Senior Accounting Operations Manager

OverviewSenior Accounting Operations Manager at World, via Tools for Humanity, based in San Francisco, CA. This strategic and hands-on role leads and scales core accounting processes as the company grows, overseeing daily accounting operations, strengthening internal controls, and driving process excellence. You will work closely with FP&A, Legal, and Market Ops to ensure accurate, timely, and compliant financial reporting while identifying opportunities to improve efficiency. You will report to the Financial Controller and manage a fast-paced, high-growth general ledger team. This leadership role helps build and sustain a world-class finance function that supports our mission.Find out if this opportunity is a good fit by reading all of the information that follows below.About The CompanyWorld is a network of real humans, built on privacy-preserving proof-of-human technology, and powered by a globally inclusive financial network that enables the free flow of digital assets for all. It is built to connect, empower, and be owned by everyone.This opportunity would be with Tools for Humanity and based in San Francisco, CA.About The RoleTools for Humanity is looking for a Senior Manager of Accounting Operations who is both strategic and hands-on to lead and scale our core accounting processes as we grow quickly. This role will oversee daily accounting operations, strengthen internal controls, and drive process excellence across the company. You will work closely with FP&A, Legal, and Market Ops teams to ensure accurate, timely, and compliant financial reporting while finding ways to improve efficiency. You will report to the Financial Controller and manage a fast-paced, high-growth general ledger team. This is a key leadership role that will help build and sustain a world-class finance function that supports our mission. This role is based in San Francisco, CA. To best support our global team, including colleagues in India, the person in this role is expected to begin their workday at 7 AM PST to allow at least two to three hours of collaboration time with the India team.In This Role, You WillLead global accounting operations across general ledger, payroll accounting, leases, equity, fixed assets, and intercompany consolidation.Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual close in compliance with U.S. GAAP while driving process improvements.Identify and deliver automation opportunities, including the use of AI and system enhancements, to streamline accounting and reporting - a critical priority for this role.Design and implement internal controls, compliance frameworks, and master data governance.Build and maintain scalable accounting processes to support research and product initiatives, while managing risk in partnership with other teams.Manage relationships with external auditors and strategic partners.Mentor and grow a high-performing team, fostering professional development and engagement.You Might Thrive In This Role If You Have10–15 years of progressive experience in senior accounting leadership roles across public companies, late-stage startups, and/or public accounting firms.End-to-end experience managing core operations (general ledger, payroll, leases, equity, fixed assets, intercompany) and close cycles (monthly, quarterly, annual).Proven success in driving automation initiatives, with hands-on experience applying AI and system enhancements to eliminate manual work and scale accounting processes.Excellent project management skills, with the ability to deliver multiple high-impact initiatives at once.A track record of building and developing high-performing accounting teams.Strong communication skills with the ability to explain complex concepts in simple terms to different audiences.A Bachelor's degree with CPA/CA certification, plus a deep understanding of U.S. GAAP and financial reporting requirements across multiple entity types.Experience with SAP or a comparable ERP system, with proven ability to optimize system configurations and integrations (strongly preferred).Hands-on experience with accounting and finance tools such as FloQast, Tipalti, Navan, and Brex/Mercury (preferred).Pay Transparency StatementThe reasonably estimated salary for this role at TFH ranges from $170,000 - $200,000, plus a competitive long term incentive package. Actual compensation is based on factors such as the candidate's skills, qualifications, and experience. In addition, TFH offers a wide range of best in class, comprehensive and inclusive employee benefits for this role including healthcare, dental, vision, 401(k) plan and match, life insurance, flexible time off, commuter benefits, professional development stipend and much more! xmcpwfuBy submitting your application, you consent to the processing and internal sharing of your CV within the company, in compliance with the GDPR.