Senior Manager, Accounting

About Applied Intuition

Applied Intuition, Inc. is powering the future of physical AI. Founded in 2017 and now valued at $15 billion, the Silicon Valley company is creating the digital infrastructure needed to bring intelligence to every moving machine on the planet. Applied Intuition services the automotive, defense, trucking, construction, mining and agriculture industries in three core areas: tools and infrastructure, operating systems, and autonomy. Eighteen of the top 20 global automakers, as well as the United States military and its allies, trust the company’s solutions to deliver physical intelligence. Applied Intuition is headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, with offices in Washington, D.C.; San Diego; Ft. Walton Beach, Florida; Ann Arbor, Michigan; London; Stuttgart; Munich; Stockholm; Bangalore; Seoul; and Tokyo. Learn more at applied.co.

We are an in-office company, and our expectation is that employees primarily work from their Applied Intuition office 5 days a week. However, we also recognize the importance of flexibility and trust our employees to manage their schedules responsibly. This may include occasional remote work, starting the day with morning meetings from home before heading to the office, or leaving earlier when needed to accommodate family commitments.

About the Role:

In this role, you will be a critical driver of financial integrity and operational scale for our global subsidiaries. Reporting directly to the Director of Accounting, you will handle key financial processes and contribute to pioneering process improvement projects in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

At Applied Intuition, you will:

• International Close & Consolidation: Manage the local statutory close and ensure alignment with the US GAAP consolidation timeline and tax reporting requirements

• Intercompany Management: Ensure inter-company transactions are properly recorded, eliminated in consolidation, and aligned with global transfer pricing policies

• Statutory Compliance: Coordinate with international teams and external tax advisors to ensure local statutory requirements and transfer pricing adjustments are met

• External Bookkeeper Management: Take ownership of external bookkeeping relationships, specifically managing workflows for international partners 

• International Expertise: Manage and lead functional currency of subsidiaries, translation rates for financial statements (Balance Sheet, P&L, Equity), and foreign currency impact under ASC 830

• Process Improvement: Identify inefficiencies in team processes (e.g., inter-company matching or PTP cycles) and implement scalable, automated solutions

• Global Expansion: Assess and lead the scaling of the general ledger team to support international growth

• Support monthly, quarterly, and annual close activities within the Accounting organization

• Assist with ad hoc analyses and special projects as needed

We're looking for someone who has:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

• 8+ years of relevant accounting experience, ideally with a mix of Big 4 public accounting and technology company roles

• Proficiency with NetSuite and Excel is required

• Strong analytical and data aggregation skills, with a high level of attention to detail

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across internal teams and external vendors

• Attention to detail and a high level of accuracy in handling financial data

• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, high-growth environment

Compensation at Applied Intuition for eligible roles includes base salary, equity, and benefits. Base salary is a single component of the total compensation package, which may also include equity in the form of options and/or restricted stock units, comprehensive health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance coverage, 401k retirement benefits with employer match, learning and wellness stipends, and paid time off. Note that benefits are subject to change and may vary based on jurisdiction of employment.

Applied Intuition pay ranges reflect the minimum and maximum intended target base salary for new hire salaries for the position. The actual base salary offered to a successful candidate will additionally be influenced by a variety of factors including experience, credentials & certifications, educational attainment, skill level requirements, interview performance, and the level and scope of the position.

Please reference the job posting’s subtitle for where this position will be located. For pay transparency purposes, the base salary range for this full-time position in the location listed is: $180,000 USD to $230,000 USD annually.

Don’t meet every single requirement? If you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Applied Intuition is an equal opportunity employer and federal contractor or subcontractor. Consequently, the parties agree that, as applicable, they will abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 41 CFR 60-300.5(a) and 41 CFR 60-741.5(a) and that these laws are incorporated herein by reference. These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin. These regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or disability. The parties also agree that, as applicable, they will abide by the requirements of Executive Order 13496 (29 CFR Part 471, Appendix A to Subpart A), relating to the notice of employee rights under federal labor laws.