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Public Accounting Manager - CPA

RA Open · verified Oct 22, 2026
On-site San Francisco Full-time Manager Accounting

At a glance

Manager-level Accounting role at RA. San Francisco · full-time · up to $120,000 base.

SalaryStated by RA
Up to $120,000
Base salary for this role, in USD per year, as published in the posting.
Worked out from 51 postings that stated pay, median $150,000. Last updated Oct 22, 2026.
RoleAccounting
SeniorityManager
LocationSan Francisco
WorkplaceOn-site
EmploymentFull-time
Base payup to $120,000
PostedMay 27, 2016 · 10y ago
Role brief

financeroles summary, based on the employer's posting.

What you'll do

  • Run month-end and year-end close, guiding teammates through the work
  • Lead consolidation, check journal entries, and confirm key reconciliations are accurate and reasonable under US GAAP
  • Keep tax filings on time and properly completed
  • Coordinate external audits and serve as the auditors’ main contact
  • Coach junior accounting team members as they develop

What you bring

  • You hold a CPA and have substantial experience at a Big Four firm
  • You have a bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance
  • You work comfortably in QuickBooks, NetSuite or another listed ERP, with a solid grasp of GAAP

Who this fits

This is a manager-level accounting role in San Francisco with onsite work. It suits a CPA with Big Four experience who can lead close and consolidation work while coaching junior teammates. Applicants must have US citizenship, a Green Card or a work visa.

From the employer

We are a fast growing Fashion & Apparel consulting technology start up helping companies launch a new business, develop a business, prepare your business for growth or help you relaunch your brand.

Most of all, we are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at the company.

Salary : up to $120,000

Work Authorization: US Citizens, Green Card, Working Visa


If you are interested, here is what your role is all about:

  • Being an integral part in nurturing a growing finance and accounting team for a well-funded technology startup
  • You will handle rigorous month end and year end closing processes, provide guidance to other team members, lead consolidation, review journal entries and ensure the accuracy and reasonableness of key reconciliations under US GAAP
  • Ensure proper and timely completion of tax related filings
  • Manage outside audit and be the primary contact point for external auditors
  • Coach and mentor other junior team members


If you can accomplish the above, you have got what it takes. Realistically you need to have a CPA with strong Big 4 experience on top of this. You would be great at Quickbooks, NetSuite or any large scale ERP system with good understanding of GAAP.

Education: BA/BS in Accounting or Finance

I love talking to passionate people. Please do not hesitate to reach out to me at shruthi.n at roljobs dot com