Senior Accounting Manager

Luminary Cloud is a high-growth, venture-backed startup delivering a cloud-native simulation platform for engineers. We are at a critical juncture where our financial operations must scale alongside our technology. Currently, our accounting is handled by an external firm; we are looking for a Senior Accounting Manager / Controller to lead the high-impact transition of bringing the entire accounting function in-house.

This role requires a unique blend of technical SaaS accounting expertise and a hands-on "builder" mentality. You will be the primary architect of our internal financial systems, specifically managing the complexities of our hybrid revenue models - ranging from traditional SaaS subscriptions to usage-based consumption, while ensuring our books are pristine for upcoming institutional audits.

Core Responsibilities

1. Lead the In-Sourcing Strategy

• Function Migration: Project manage the transition of all accounting activities from our outsourced firm to an internal function.
• Systems Architecture: Evaluate, select, and implement a scalable ERP, and integrate our financial tech stack (Stripe, Ramp, etc.).
• Process Design: Build the "Luminary Accounting Playbook", establishing SOPs for month-end close, AP/AR, and payroll.

2. Specialized Revenue & Transaction Management

• Stripe Ecosystem: Own the end-to-end integration of Stripe for payment processing. Manage the reconciliation of transactions against the general ledger.
• Complex Revenue Recognition: Direct the accounting for ASC 606 compliance across diverse models:
• • SaaS Subscriptions: Managing recurring monthly/annual contracts.
  • Consumption/Usage Models: Implementing and accounting for metered billing, credit-based systems, and overages.
• Metric Reporting: Partner with Ops to ensure accuracy in key metrics like ARR, Net Dollar Retention (NDR), etc.

3. Hands-On Financial Operations

• The Close: Execute the full-cycle month-end close process with speed and precision.
• Internal Controls: Design and implement rigorous internal controls to safeguard assets and ensure audit readiness from day one.
• Tax & Compliance: Oversee sales tax, R&D tax credits, and state/federal filings.

4.  Audit Preparedness & Compliance

• Audit Lead: Serve as the primary point of contact for external auditors. You will be responsible for preparing the "PBC" (Provided by Client) list, managing schedules, and explaining technical accounting treatments.
• Internal Controls: Build a robust control environment (SOX-lite) early. This includes formalizing month-end checklists, segregation of duties, and rigorous documentation of manual journal entries.

Who You Are

• Early-Stage Veteran: You have 7+ years of experience, with a significant portion spent in a fast-paced, venture-backed startup. You know how to operate with limited resources and high ambiguity.
• Technical Expert: You have a deep mastery of US GAAP, ASC 606, and ASC 842. You have specifically managed Stripe-based billing and understand the nuances of usage-based revenue recognition.
• The "Doer": You are not looking to just "manage a team." You are excited to be the person clicking "submit" on filings and reconciling accounts while simultaneously advising the CEO on financial strategy.
• Data Literate: You are comfortable working with large datasets and can bridge the gap between engineering usage logs and financial statements.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA required.
• Proven track record of building an accounting department from the ground up (in-sourcing experience).
• Direct experience with Stripe (Billing, Revenue Recognition, and Data Export).
• Deep understanding of consumption-based business models (metered billing/usage).
• Expert-level Excel skills and experience implementing mid-market ERPs.
• Strong history of successfully managing Big 4 or mid-tier external audits.