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Kodiak is also leveraging its commercial self-driving software to develop, test and deploy autonomous capabilities for the U.S. Department of Defense.\n\nKodiak is seeking an Accounting Manager to join our growing accounting team. This is a critical hire that will strengthen our internal capabilities as we scale. The role will help accelerate our month-end close, enhance reconciliation processes, and improve audit readiness. The ideal candidate has deep operational accounting experience, strong leadership skills, and thrives in a fast-paced, evolving environment.\n\nIn this role, you will:\n\nPartner with the broader Finance team to optimize close timelines and implement scalable processes\n\nPartner in leading and managing the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting under U.S. GAAP\n\nPerform account fluctuation analyses and investigate variances\n\nSupport financial reporting in accordance with U.S. GAAP\n\nOversee and enhance balance sheet reconciliations using FloQast or similar tools\n\nEnsure assigned accounts are fully reconciled, supported, and documented\n\nDrive consistency and standardization across reconciliation processes\n\nCoordinate Prepared-By-Client (PBC) requests in support of external audits\n\nTrack, organize, and follow up on audit deliverables across stakeholders\n\nPartner with auditors and internal teams to address inquiries efficiently\n\nManage and mentor a growing accounting team, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement\n\nWhat you’ll bring:\n\nBachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA preferred\n\n6+ years of relevant accounting experience, including both public accounting (Big 4 preferred) and corporate experience\n\nStrong understanding of U.S. GAAP and experience managing a variety of general ledger areas\n\nExperience supporting audits and coordinating PBC requests\n\nExperience with SAP S/4HANA Public Cloud strongly preferred, including system design or implementation involvement\n\nStrong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to drive deadlines in a high-growth environment\n\nExcellent written and verbal communication skills and cross-functional collaboration experience\n\nExperience overseeing the accounting for manufacturing operations and cost accounting, including labor and materials tracking, inventory capitalization, and BOM accounting\n\nNice to haves:\n\nExperience using FloQast, Blackline, or similar accounting close software\n\nFamiliarity with the transportation, automotive, robotics, or hardware sectors\n\nWhat we offer:\n\nCompetitive compensation package including equity and annual bonuses\n\nExcellent Medical, Dental, and Vision plans through Kaiser Permanente, Cigna, and MetLife (including a medical plan with infertility benefits)\n\nMetLife Legal Services, Identity & Fraud Protection, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Accident Insurance, & Critical Illness Insurance\n\nFlexible PTO, 10 paid holidays, and generous parental leave policies\n\nOur office is centrally located in Mountain View, CA\n\nOffice perks: dog-friendly, free catered lunch, a fully stocked kitchen, and free EV charging\n\nLong Term Disability, Short Term Disability, Life Insurance\n\nWellbeing Benefits - Headspace through Cigna, Calm through Kaiser, One Medical, Gympass, Spring Health through Cigna, Rula (mental health navigation)\n\nFidelity 401(k)\n\nCommuter, FSA, Dependent Care FSA, HSA\n\nVarious incentive programs (referral bonuses, patent bonuses, etc.)\n\nThe pay range listed below reflects the base salary in our SF/Silicon Valley location, across several internal levels. Actual starting pay will be based on job-related factors including: work location, experience, relevant training, education, skill level and performance during interview. Total compensation at Kodiak includes base pay, equity, bonus and a competitive benefits package\n\nCalifornia Pay Range\n\n$135,000 — $155,000 USD\n\nAt Kodiak, we strive to build a diverse community working towards our common company goals in a safe and collaborative environment where harassment of any kind is strictly prohibited. Kodiak is committed to equal opportunity employment regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, or veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law.\n\nIn alignment with its business operations, Kodiak adheres to all relevant statutes, regulations, and administrative prerequisites. Accordingly, roles that carry more sensitive requirements may be limited to candidates that can satisfy additional scrutiny and eligibility for such positions may hinge on verification of a candidate’s residence, U.S. person status, and/or citizenship status. Should the position require, and Kodiak determines that a candidate’s residence, U.S. person status, and/or citizenship status necessitate an export license, bar the candidate from the position, or otherwise fall under national security-related restrictions, Kodiak will consider the candidate for alternative positions unaffected by such restrictions, under terms and conditions set forth at Kodiak’s sole discretion, or, as an alternative, opt not to proceed with the candidate’s application. 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The company has developed an artificial intelligence (AI) powered technology stack purpose-built for commercial trucking and the public sector. The company delivers freight daily for its customers across the southern United States using its autonomous technology. In 2024, Kodiak became the first known company to publicly announce delivering a driverless semi-truck to a customer. Kodiak is also leveraging its commercial self-driving software to develop, test and deploy autonomous capabilities for the U.S. Department of Defense.\n\nKodiak is seeking an Accounting Manager to join our growing accounting team. This is a critical hire that will strengthen our internal capabilities as we scale. The role will help accelerate our month-end close, enhance reconciliation processes, and improve audit readiness. The ideal candidate has deep operational accounting experience, strong leadership skills, and thrives in a fast-paced, evolving environment.\n\nIn this role, you will:\n\nPartner with the broader Finance team to optimize close timelines and implement scalable processes\n\nPartner in leading and managing the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting under U.S. GAAP\n\nPerform account fluctuation analyses and investigate variances\n\nSupport financial reporting in accordance with U.S. GAAP\n\nOversee and enhance balance sheet reconciliations using FloQast or similar tools\n\nEnsure assigned accounts are fully reconciled, supported, and documented\n\nDrive consistency and standardization across reconciliation processes\n\nCoordinate Prepared-By-Client (PBC) requests in support of external audits\n\nTrack, organize, and follow up on audit deliverables across stakeholders\n\nPartner with auditors and internal teams to address inquiries efficiently\n\nManage and mentor a growing accounting team, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement\n\nWhat you’ll bring:\n\nBachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA preferred\n\n6+ years of relevant accounting experience, including both public accounting (Big 4 preferred) and corporate experience\n\nStrong understanding of U.S. GAAP and experience managing a variety of general ledger areas\n\nExperience supporting audits and coordinating PBC requests\n\nExperience with SAP S/4HANA Public Cloud strongly preferred, including system design or implementation involvement\n\nStrong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to drive deadlines in a high-growth environment\n\nExcellent written and verbal communication skills and cross-functional collaboration experience\n\nExperience overseeing the accounting for manufacturing operations and cost accounting, including labor and materials tracking, inventory capitalization, and BOM accounting\n\nNice to haves:\n\nExperience using FloQast, Blackline, or similar accounting close software\n\nFamiliarity with the transportation, automotive, robotics, or hardware sectors\n\nWhat we offer:\n\nCompetitive compensation package including equity and annual bonuses\n\nExcellent Medical, Dental, and Vision plans through Kaiser Permanente, Cigna, and MetLife (including a medical plan with infertility benefits)\n\nMetLife Legal Services, Identity & Fraud Protection, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Accident Insurance, & Critical Illness Insurance\n\nFlexible PTO, 10 paid holidays, and generous parental leave policies\n\nOur office is centrally located in Mountain View, CA\n\nOffice perks: dog-friendly, free catered lunch, a fully stocked kitchen, and free EV charging\n\nLong Term Disability, Short Term Disability, Life Insurance\n\nWellbeing Benefits - Headspace through Cigna, Calm through Kaiser, One Medical, Gympass, Spring Health through Cigna, Rula (mental health navigation)\n\nFidelity 401(k)\n\nCommuter, FSA, Dependent Care FSA, HSA\n\nVarious incentive programs (referral bonuses, patent bonuses, etc.)\n\nThe pay range listed below reflects the base salary in our SF/Silicon Valley location, across several internal levels. Actual starting pay will be based on job-related factors including: work location, experience, relevant training, education, skill level and performance during interview. Total compensation at Kodiak includes base pay, equity, bonus and a competitive benefits package\n\nCalifornia Pay Range\n\n$135,000 — $155,000 USD\n\nAt Kodiak, we strive to build a diverse community working towards our common company goals in a safe and collaborative environment where harassment of any kind is strictly prohibited. Kodiak is committed to equal opportunity employment regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, or veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law.\n\nIn alignment with its business operations, Kodiak adheres to all relevant statutes, regulations, and administrative prerequisites. Accordingly, roles that carry more sensitive requirements may be limited to candidates that can satisfy additional scrutiny and eligibility for such positions may hinge on verification of a candidate’s residence, U.S. person status, and/or citizenship status. Should the position require, and Kodiak determines that a candidate’s residence, U.S. person status, and/or citizenship status necessitate an export license, bar the candidate from the position, or otherwise fall under national security-related restrictions, Kodiak will consider the candidate for alternative positions unaffected by such restrictions, under terms and conditions set forth at Kodiak’s sole discretion, or, as an alternative, opt not to proceed with the candidate’s application. 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