Altana AI

Senior Manager, Accounting

Altana AI$185K — $215K *
Legal & Accounting
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 8+ years of progressive accounting experience; 2+ years in a management role.
  • Strong proficiency in NetSuite including report customization and saved searches.
  • Experience leading monthly close processes with multiple stakeholders.
  • Proven track record of owning procure-to-pay workflows in a cross-functional environment.
  • Familiarity with customer billing system administration.
  • Strong communication skills to convey financial concepts to non-finance stakeholders.
  • BA/BS in Accounting or Finance; CPA preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Implement AI solutions to enhance accounting workflows.
  • Own and optimize the month-end close process as the primary reviewer.
  • Serve as the NetSuite expert, managing workflows and reporting.
  • Partner with IT and Finance for upgrades and new implementations.
  • Identify control gaps and strengthen the control environment.
  • Oversee the procure-to-pay cycle from vendor onboarding to payment execution.
  • Collaborate with Sales and Customer Success to resolve billing issues.

Benefits

  • Flexible Time Off policy for better work-life balance.
  • Generous Paid Parental Leave for up to 26 weeks at 100% pay.
  • Comprehensive health benefits with employer contributions.
  • Life, short-term and long-term disability insurance coverage at no cost.
  • 401(k) plan for retirement savings through Fidelity.
  • Commuter benefits for tax savings on transit and parking costs.
  • Access to wellness resources including a premium Calm subscription.
  • Pet insurance options available for employees.
Full Job Description
We are looking for a sharp, hands-on Senior Manager of Accounting to transform our team leading the implementation of agentic AI based solutions to increase the accuracy of the company's accounting and reporting capabilities. In this role, you will manage and quarterback the monthly closing process, streamline our internal accounting processes end-to-end including procure-to-pay and quote-to-cash. You will work cross-functionally with teams across the company and be a key driver of financial accuracy, reporting transparency, process efficiency, and operational scale. This role reports directly to Altana's Controller. Your Role Transformation & Controls • Embed AI solutions into workflows on a regular basis. • Implement integrations across the company's suite of software to streamline reporting. • Support the adoption of SOX readiness workstreams. NetSuite Administration & Month - End Close Optimization • Own the month-end close as the primary reviewer for checklist and reconciliation items. • Serve as the internal NetSuite expert, managing workflows, saved searches, and reporting. • Partner with IT and Finance leadership to support system upgrades, integrations, and new module implementations as the Company scales. • Ensure data integrity and build scalable processes that grow with the business and accelerate month-end close accuracy and utility. • Lead the identification of control gaps and work cross-functionally to remediate findings and strengthen control environment. • Streamline allocations across verticals and transaction types through a systematic and automated process. Team Leadership • Manage and develop a lean, high-performing accounting team, setting clear priorities and fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement. • Adapt quickly to shifting business needs and lead the team through change with clarity and confidence. • Serve as the primary point of contact for external and internal auditors, coordinating requests, preparing documentation, and managing timelines to ensure smooth audit cycles. Procure-to-Pay (P2P) • Oversee the P2P cycle from vendor onboarding and purchase order management through invoice processing and payment execution. • Partner closely with Procurement, Operations, and Legal to streamline approval workflows and ensure policy compliance. • Identify and implement process improvements that reduce cycle times and increase visibility across the P2P function. Quote-to-Cash • Collaborate with Sales, Customer Success, and other stakeholders to resolve billing discrepancies and support a seamless customer experience. • Automate our billing process by supporting the integration from our CRM to our ERP and billing system. • Administer the customer billing system implementation, ensuring invoices are accurate, timely, and aligned with contract terms. • Maintain billing system configurations, user access, and documentation. You Have • 8+ years of progressive accounting experience, with preference for at least 2 years in a management or team lead role. • Strong NetSuite proficiency (3+ years preferred; report customization and saved search experience strongly preferred). • Experience leading a monthly close process and managing multiple stakeholders on the accounting team and cross functionally to hit close deadlines. • Proven experience owning procure-to-pay workflows in a cross-functional environment. • Experience managing or administering a customer billing system. • Comfortable in a fast-paced, high-growth environment where priorities can shift quickly. • Strong communicator who can translate financial concepts for non-finance stakeholders. • Experience with Tools such as Navan, Tipalti, and / or Maxima preferred. • BA/BS in Accounting or Finance; CPA preferred. This role is currently based in Brooklyn, NY, USA until a planned office relocation to Midtown Manhattan in the Summer of 2027. Candidates must be within commuting distance from our current and future office locations. US Salary Range and Benefits $185,000 - $215,000 USD The salary range, to the extent specified for this role, is a good faith statement of the minimum and maximum levels of the annual based salary for the position. The base salary offered to a successful candidate will depend on a wide range of compensation factors, including, but not limited to, work experience, education and/or training, critical skills, and/or business considerations. Competitive equity grants are included in the majority of full time offers; and are considered part of Altana's total compensation package. Altana also offers either a discretionary bonus or a variable compensation plan depending on the role. Additionally, Altana offers top-tier benefits for full-time employees, including: • Flexible Time Off: Altana operates with a Flexible Time Off (FTO) policy that gives you agency over your own time off so you can maximize your work-life balance. • Parental Leave: We offer industry leading Paid Parental Leave (PPL), providing 14 weeks of leave for non-birthing, adoptive, and foster parents and up to 26 weeks of leave for birthing parents, all paid at 100% of your base salary. • Health Benefits: We have a full suite of medical, vision, and dental benefits with generous employer contributions, designed to give you flexibility and choice for your individual health situation. Our high deductible health plan is 100% employer paid for employees and supplemented with an employer contribution to your Health Savings Account (HSA). There is also a Flexible Spending Account (FSA) option. • Supplemental Benefits: Altana provides life, short- and long-term disability, and AD&D insurance coverage, all at no cost to you, so you know that you and your loved ones are covered in case of an emergency. • 401(k) Savings: Save for and invest in your future using our Fidelity 401(k) retirement savings program. • Commuter Benefits: Save money on your commute by setting aside pre-tax funds for public transit or parking! • Wellness: Because we value mental and emotional health, every Altana employee has access to a free premium subscription to Calm, the #1 app for meditation, sleep, and mindfulness. • Pet Insurance: Pets are family too! Keep them healthy with Wishbone insurance and / or our Total Pet vet service and telehealth discount plan. • Employee Assistance Program: Free access to confidential personal support. • Dependent Care FSA: You will have access to a Dependent Care FSA, which allows you to set aside pre-tax funds for childcare expenses The recruiter assigned to this role can share more information about the specific compensation and benefit details associated with this role during the hiring process.

About Altana AI

Altana AI is an artificial intelligence company that provides a platform for businesses to automate their workflows and improve efficiency. The company was founded in 2019 and is based in San Francisco, California. Altana AI's platform uses machine learning and natural language processing to automate tasks such as data entry and customer support. The company has received funding from several investors, including Bloomberg Beta and Y Combinator.
Learn more about Altana AI
Size
20 employees
Industry
Founded
2019
5 Year Trend
+60%
Revenue
$100,000

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