SambaNova

Director - Technical Accounting & General Ledger

SambaNova  •  $190k - $250k/yr  •  San Jose, CA (Onsite)  •  21 hours ago
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Job Description

The era of pervasive AI has arrived. In this era, organizations will use generative AI to unlock hidden value in their data, accelerate processes, reduce costs, drive efficiency and innovation to fundamentally transform their businesses and operations at scale.

SambaNova Suite™ is the first full-stack, generative AI platform, from chip to model, optimized for enterprise and government organizations. Powered by the intelligent SN40L chip, the SambaNova Suite is a fully integrated platform, delivered on-premises or in the cloud, combined with state-of-the-art open-source models that can be easily and securely fine-tuned using customer data for greater accuracy. Once adapted with customer data, customers retain model ownership in perpetuity, so they can turn generative AI into one of their most valuable assets.

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are seeking a Director of Technical Accounting & General Ledger to lead the company's accounting policy function and own the integrity of the general ledger. This is a high-impact role for a technically strong accounting leader who thrives at the intersection of complex accounting standards, scalable processes, and business partnership. You will serve as the company's primary authority on US GAAP, drive the close process, and ensure financial statements are prepared in accordance with applicable standards.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

Technical Accounting

  • Serve as the subject matter expert on US GAAP (and IFRS where applicable), providing guidance on complex transactions including revenue recognition (ASC 606), leases (ASC 842), equity compensation (ASC 718), business combinations (ASC 805), and debt/equity classification
  • Research and document accounting positions for new or non-routine transactions; prepare technical accounting memos reviewed by external auditors
  • Monitor standard-setting activity (FASB, SEC) and assess the impact of new pronouncements on the company; drive adoption of new standards
  • Partner with Legal, FP&A, Tax, and business teams on deal structuring, contract reviews, and new business models to identify accounting implications early
  • Own accounting policies; maintain and update the company's accounting policy manual

General Ledger & Close

  • Own the end-to-end monthly, quarterly, and annual close process — driving accuracy, completeness, and timeliness
  • Oversee journal entries, account reconciliations, and flux analysis across all GL accounts
  • Ensure the chart of accounts is properly structured and maintained to support reporting and audit requirements
  • Identify and lead process improvement and automation initiatives to reduce close cycle time and improve control quality
  • Coordinate with external auditors during quarterly reviews and annual audits; manage PBC deliverables and resolve open items efficiently

Controls & Compliance

  • Design and maintain a strong control environment and robust processes
  • Support financial statements preparation

Leadership

  • Build team capacity to scale with company growth; define roles, set goals, and conduct performance reviews
  • Serve as a trusted advisor to the Controller/CFO on accounting matters affecting financial results

WHAT YOU BRING

Required

  • CPA required
  • 15+ years of progressive accounting experience, with a mix of Big 4 public accounting and industry (tech, SaaS, or high-growth environments preferred)
  • Deep technical knowledge of US GAAP; hands-on experience authoring accounting memos and working through complex issues with auditors
  • Proven ownership of a full-cycle close process at a company of meaningful scale
  • Experience with SOX compliance and internal controls over financial reporting
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills — able to explain complex accounting to non-accountants
  • Proficiency in ERP systems (NetSuite); comfort with Excel and reporting tools

Base Salary Range:

Base Pay Range
$190,000$250,000 USD

Submission Guidelines
Please note that in order to be considered an applicant for any position at SambaNova Systems, you must submit an application form for each position for which you believe you are qualified.

EEO Policy
SambaNova Systems is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard basis of age (40 and over), color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, national origin/ancestry, race, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding), sexual orientation, and any other applicable status protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Benefits Summary for US-Based, Full-Time Employment Positions
SambaNova offers a competitive total rewards package, including the base salary, plus equity and benefits. We cover 95% premium coverage for employee medical insurance, and 77% premium coverage for dependents and offer a Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contribution. We also offer Dental, Vision, Short/Long term Disability, Basic Life, Voluntary Life, and AD&D insurance plans in addition to Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options like Health Care, Limited Purpose, and Dependent Care. Our library of well-being benefits available to you and your dependents includes a full subscription to Headspace, Gympass+ membership with access to physical gyms, One Medical membership, counseling services with an Employee Assistance Program, and much more.

SambaNova

About SambaNova

Welcome to SambaNova: Revolutionizing AI Capacity

At SambaNova, we're empowering developers, enterprises, governments, and data centers to unlock their full AI potential. Our full-stack infrastructure, from chips to models, enables lightning-fast performance, low power consumption, and high-efficiency computing.

Our Mission

To give every developer, enterprise, government and data center absolute sovereignty over their own data, models and AI infrastructure – to future-proof the AI workloads that will power and scale tomorrow.

Our Technology

We give our customers the optionality to experience SambaNova through the cloud or on-premise.

Samba Cloud delivers the fastest inferences on the largest open source models like Llama 4 and DeepSeek. Developers can get started building in minutes with our OpenAI compatible APIs. All customers start on the developer tier and when they need more capacity can scale into our enterprise tier.

SambaStack is our on-premise offering which includes the system, the platform, and foundation models. These components combine into a powerful technology stack that delivers unparalleled performance, ease of use, accuracy, data privacy, and the ability to power every use case across the world's largest organizations.

SambaManaged is a modular and ready-to-deploy AI cloud designed to deliver unmatched efficiency for data centers and cloud service providers. This solution allows organizations to quickly deploy advanced AI inference services—without the need for costly infrastructure upgrades or specialized expertise—in as little as 90 days.

At the heart of SambaNova innovation is the Reconfigurable Dataflow Unit (RDU). Purpose built for AI workloads, the RDU takes advantage of a dataflow architecture and a three-tiered memory design. The three tiers of memory enable the platform to run hundreds of models on a single node and to switch between them in microseconds. In 2023, SambaNova released its 4th generation RDU chip, the SN40L.

Industry
Hardware & Semiconductors
Company Size
201-500 employees
Headquarters
Palo Alto, CA
Year Founded
2017
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