Senior Manager, US Accounting

About Tekion:

Positively disrupting an industry that has not seen any innovation in over 50 years, Tekion has challenged the paradigm with the first and fastest cloud-native automotive platform that includes the revolutionary Automotive Retail Cloud (ARC) for retailers, Automotive Enterprise Cloud (AEC) for manufacturers and other large automotive enterprises and Automotive Partner Cloud (APC) for technology and industry partners. Tekion connects the entire spectrum of the automotive retail ecosystem through one seamless platform. The transformative platform uses cutting-edge technology, big data, machine learning, and AI to seamlessly bring together OEMs, retailers/dealers and consumers. With its highly configurable integration and greater customer engagement capabilities, Tekion is enabling the best automotive retail experiences ever. Tekion employs close to 3,000 people across North America, Asia and Europe.

This role is on site in Pleasanton, California- 4 days a week. 

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee all US entity accounting activities, including general ledger, accruals, prepaids, fixed assets, and payroll accounting.
• Own the month-end close for US entities — review journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial statements for accuracy and completeness.
• Perform and review balance sheet reconciliations and flux analysis; ensure timely resolution of variances.
• Partner closely with the India Finance Operations team to review transactional activities (AP, AR, cash application, etc.) and ensure accuracy of results.
• Manage statutory compliance for US entities, including franchise tax filings, property tax, and other local regulatory requirements. Co-ordinate and ensure Sales Tax / Use Tax filings are done on a timely basis.
• Collaborate with FP&A on financial reporting and variance analysis.
• Support annual audit and coordinate PBC (prepared-by-client) schedules with internal and offshore teams.
• Identify and drive process improvements, automation opportunities, and internal control enhancements.
• Assist in ad-hoc projects, such as system implementations, policy updates, and accounting memos.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA preferred.
• 7–10 years of progressive accounting experience, including at least 2 years in a managerial capacity.
• Strong understanding of US GAAP and financial reporting requirements.
• Experience managing accounting for multi-entity or fast-growing technology companies.
• Prior experience working with shared service centers or offshore teams.
• Advanced Excel and ERP proficiency; NetSuite experience preferred.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and interpersonal skills.

Sponsorship

• Please note that visa sponsorship is not available for this position. 

Perks and Benefits

• Competitive compensation and generous stock options   
• 100% employer-paid top-of-the-line medical, dental and vision coverage  
• Great benefits including unlimited PTO, parental leave and free snacks and beverages  
• The opportunity to work with some of the brightest minds from Silicon Valley’s most dominant and successful companies   
• Be part of an early stage, hyper-growth start-up with the opportunity to grow and prosper    
• Work on the latest and coolest technologies – everything is home-grown and built ground-up   
• A dynamic work environment with a strong sense of community and collaboration   
• The open and transparent culture that encourages innovation, rewards performance and discourages hierarchy   
• Exciting opportunities for career growth and development   

Current Tekion Employees – Please apply via Greenhouse Internal Job Board

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