Palo Alto Hybrid Full-time USD 90,000 – 110,000 / year

Clera is hiring an Accounting Manager

Responsibilities

  • Lead and own the month-end close process, including reconciliations, journal entries, and financial reporting.
  • Oversee core accounting functions: revenue recognition (ASC 606), inventory, intercompany transactions, payroll, AP/AR, and fixed assets.
  • Review and manage preparation of financial statements and internal reporting packages.
  • Perform balance sheet and P&L fluctuation analyses to deliver actionable business insights.
  • Manage treasury activities including cash flow forecasting, banking relationships, and liquidity optimization.
  • Partner with Supply Chain to improve inventory controls, reporting, and forecasting, including cycle counts and inventory turns.
  • Develop and enhance accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls documentation.
  • Identify and implement process improvements and automation to support scale.
  • Manage, mentor, and develop staff accountants to foster a high-performance team.
  • Support external audits and readiness for public reporting requirements.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally to drive accountability, transparency, and operational efficiency.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field; CPA preferred.
  • 5+ years of accounting experience, including public accounting, with 2–3 years in a manager or supervisory role.
  • Deep knowledge of U.S. GAAP with hands-on expertise across ASC 606, inventory accounting, intercompany transactions, payroll, AP/AR, and fixed assets.
  • Treasury management experience: cash flow forecasting, banking relationships, and investment strategies.
  • Proficiency with ERP systems and strong Excel skills for analysis and reporting.
  • Proven track record of driving process improvements and automation in accounting workflows.
  • Experience supporting external audits and ensuring public reporting readiness.
  • Background in eCommerce inventory management and healthcare industry operations.
  • Leadership experience mentoring and developing a staff accounting team.
  • Strong cross-functional collaboration skills with eCommerce, inventory, and supply chain teams.
  • Strong analytical mindset with ability to translate financial data into clear business insights.
  • Must be located in the San Francisco Bay Area, CA or Salt Lake City / Orem, UT area.

Nice to Have

  • Experience in telemedicine, digital health, or direct-to-consumer healthcare platforms.
  • Familiarity with high-growth, fast-paced startup or scale-up environments.

Work Arrangement

Hybrid — San Francisco Bay Area, CA, Salt Lake City / Orem, UT

Additional Information

  • Visa sponsorship is not available; candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.
  • Relocation candidates are welcome if already planning to relocate to one of the specified regions.
Required Skills
ERP Systems
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Clera
Clera is reimagining how top talent finds their dream jobs by automating the entire headhunting process end-to-end with AI agents. The company works with VC-backed startups to deliver better outcomes for both candidates and companies in the $600B recruiting industry.
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Department Engineering
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Posted 24 days ago