About this role
Suno is building a creative entertainment platform designed to let everyone make music. Operating as one of the first members of the accounting team, the incoming manager will handle monthly closes, guide the business through its first-year financial audit, and leverage AI to build operational efficiency.
Reporting directly to the Director of Accounting, this generalist seat requires hands-on ownership of reconciliations, accruals, journal entries, and technical research. Success in the position demands a builder's mindset who can establish documented processes, balance startup flexibility with financial rigor, and support the trajectory toward public market readiness.
What you will do
- Manage meaningful portions of the monthly close, including reconciliations, accruals, and journal entries while working to shorten the cycle.
- Establish and document repeatable accounting processes that balance startup agility with necessary business rigor.
- Assist with the company's inaugural financial statement audit and contribute to long-term IPO readiness preparations.
- Conduct technical accounting research and organize workpapers and analysis for audit and tax requests.
- Implement AI and automation tools across financial operations with appropriate guardrails to maximize team efficiency.
- Fortify the foundation of the growing accounting department across both process and systems.
What you need
- Bring five to seven years of relevant accounting experience combining Big 4 public accounting and high-growth industry backgrounds.
- Possess robust knowledge of US GAAP and a proven ability to manage core close responsibilities from end to end.
- Demonstrate hands-on experience supporting external financial statement audits.
- Maintain a generalist capability spanning technical accounting, operational tasks, and systems work.
- Showcase a measured history of utilizing AI and automation to improve accounting speed and accuracy.
- Exhibit builder's energy alongside the judgment to determine when to apply strict rigor versus startup flexibility.
Nice to have
- CPA certification
- Consumer tech or high-volume revenue experience
- Exposure to music royalties, equity, indirect tax, or payroll accounting
- IPO readiness or SOX experience
Benefits
- Competitive equity packages
- 401(k) with 3% Employer Match & Roth 401(k)
- Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance (PPO w/ HSA & FSA options)
- 11 Paid Holidays + Unlimited PTO & Sick Time
- 16 Weeks of Paid Parental Leave
- In-Office Lunch (5 days per week)
Skills and tech stack
Questions candidates ask
What is the work location policy for this job?
This role is expected to work from the designated Suno office 5 days a week, per Suno's company policy. There is also a willingness to travel up to 10% to collaborate with team members across Suno office locations.
What is the salary range for the Accounting Manager?
The annual base salary range for this role is $142,000 to $186,000. The actual base salary offered may vary depending on location, skills, qualifications, and experience.
What kind of experience is needed for this position?
Candidates must have 5 to 7 years of accounting experience, including a mix of Big 4 public accounting and high-growth industry. Strong US GAAP knowledge and a track record of owning core close responsibilities end to end are also required.