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Accounting Lead

SierraSan Francisco, CAOperations
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Salary
$200K - $235K USD
Job type
Full-time
Posted
6 Jul 2026
Status
Open · checked 7d ago

About this role

Role Overview

The Accounting Lead position at Sierra involves managing global financial operations and driving AI-first finance transformation within the San Francisco office. This full-time role is suited for an experienced finance professional who thrives in a collaborative, in-person environment and wants to scale accounting functions for a leading customer-facing AI platform.

Key Responsibilities

Manage the complete end-to-end accounting close process across all international entities while maintaining accurate reconciliations and documentation.
Oversee day-to-day accounting functions, including the review of vendor bill coding, corporate credit cards, expense accruals, and employee reimbursements.
Prepare complex consolidation entries, intercompany journal entries, and monthly reporting packages with detailed period-over-period variance analysis.
Coordinate payroll journal entries and ensure full compliance with regional payroll tax obligations.
Lead comprehensive audit readiness procedures by collaborating directly with external auditors for statutory and global audits.
Spearhead finance transformation projects aimed at upgrading the tech stack and implementing AI-driven automation for core accounting workflows.

Requirements

Bring five to ten years of professional accounting experience combining backgrounds in highly regulated public firms and hyper-growth private companies.
Demonstrate solid proficiency in US GAAP principles, covering lease accounting, stock-based compensation, and revenue recognition.
Possess a structured, self-directed mindset with exceptional attention to detail in designing and scaling new financial processes from scratch.
Exhibit a strong bias toward simplifying workflows and utilizing artificial intelligence to build modern finance operations.

Nice to Have

Previous initial public offering experience working within an enterprise business-to-business software organization.
Active Certified Public Accountant license or prior Big Four accounting firm background.
Direct familiarity with a modern office-of-the-CFO technology stack.

Skills and Tools

US GAAP expertise
Financial close management and entity consolidation
Audit preparation and compliance
AI-driven process automation and workflow transformation
ERP global cash application and expense oversight

Salary and Benefits

Annual salary range between $200,000 and $235,000 paid in USD.
Flexible, unlimited paid time off policies.
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage for employees and their families.
Life insurance, disability coverage, and regional retirement plans.
Parental leave alongside fertility and family building resources through Carrot.
On-site daily lunch, snacks, and coffee, plus a discretionary benefit stipend.
Eligibility to participate in company equity plans and free alphorn lessons.

About the Company

Sierra serves as a prominent platform for customer-facing artificial intelligence agents, partnering with major global enterprises to revolutionize customer service and business growth. Co-founded by Bret Taylor and Clay Bavor, the organization operates primarily in-person out of San Francisco with expanding international teams. Culture and operations are deeply rooted in core principles including trust, customer obsession, craftsmanship, intensity, and a dedicated commitment to balancing family life.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should visit the official Sierra careers page to submit their application.

Questions candidates ask

What is the salary range for the Accounting Lead position?

The annual salary for this role ranges from $200,000 to $235,000 USD.

Where is this job located?

This is a full-time, in-person role based in San Francisco, California.

How many years of experience are required?

Candidates should have between 5 to 10 years of experience combining public and private company backgrounds.

What benefits are offered to full-time employees?

Benefits include flexible paid time off, medical, dental, and vision coverage, life and disability insurance, retirement plans, parental leave, Carrot fertility benefits, daily lunch and snacks, a discretionary stipend, and equity participation.

Who founded Sierra?

Sierra was co-founded by Bret Taylor and Clay Bavor.

Ready to apply?

The application is on the official Sierra careers page.

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