Accounting Manager
Job description
About the role
Suger is a fast-growing company that helps revenue teams sell more effectively by simplifying the workflows needed to buy and sell through cloud marketplaces. The company supports transactions and deal management across platforms including AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, Alibaba, Oracle, and Snowflake, creating a smoother buying experience for customers. Suger works with over 300 B2B customers, from large enterprises like Snowflake and Intel to fast-growing startups like Glean and Vanta. The company is looking for its first in-house accountant, someone who can bring structure, ownership, and scalability to accounting processes while helping leadership maintain strong financial visibility as the company grows. This role exists because Suger needs a dedicated owner for day-to-day accounting operations, someone who can keep the fundamentals running smoothly while also helping build better systems, processes, and financial discipline for the next stage of growth. You will be joining at a stage where your work will directly shape how the finance function evolves over time.
Key facts
What you'll do
Manage daily accounting operations including accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general ledger maintenance with accuracy and timeliness.
Prepare and review monthly financial statements, ensuring all entries are properly recorded and reconciled across multiple accounts.
Oversee the month-end and year-end close processes, coordinating with cross-functional teams to gather and validate financial data.
Develop and document standardized accounting procedures that can scale as the company expands across the US and Canada.
Assist with budgeting and forecasting activities, providing leadership with clear financial insights to support strategic decisions.
Maintain and improve the chart of accounts, ensuring proper categorization of revenue, expenses, and intercompany transactions.
Support the implementation of new financial systems and tools that automate manual processes and reduce errors.
Collaborate with external auditors and tax advisors during annual audits, tax filings, and other compliance engagements.
Monitor cash flow positions and assist with treasury functions including bank reconciliations and payment processing.
Work closely with the leadership team to identify financial risks and recommend controls to protect company assets.
Requirements
Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field is required for this position.
Minimum of three to five years of experience in accounting roles, preferably within a fast-growing company.
Strong working knowledge of US and Canadian accounting standards including GAAP and IFRS principles.
Proven ability to manage month-end close processes and prepare accurate financial statements independently.
Experience with accounting software and ERP systems is essential for success in this role.
Excellent attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining high standards of financial accuracy.
Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment where priorities shift quickly and deadlines are tight.
Strong written and verbal communication skills for collaborating with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Nice to have
Experience working with cloud marketplace platforms or SaaS companies would be a strong advantage.
Familiarity with revenue recognition standards such as ASC 606 and the ability to apply them in practice.
Prior experience building or improving accounting workflows, dashboards, or reporting systems from the ground up.
Knowledge of multi-entity accounting structures and the ability to manage intercompany reconciliations effectively.
Skills & tools
Proficiency in QuickBooks or similar cloud-based accounting platforms for managing day-to-day transactions.
Experience with Excel at an advanced level including pivot tables, VLOOKUP, and financial modeling.
Familiarity with ERP systems such as NetSuite, Xero, or Sage for managing financial operations.
Understanding of automation tools and scripting languages like Python or Power Query for process improvement.
Ability to work with data visualization tools such as Tableau or Looker for financial reporting.
Knowledge of tax compliance software and sales tax management platforms used in US and Canadian jurisdictions.
Practical notes
This role is based in San Francisco, CA, and requires on-site presence during standard business hours.
The position reports directly to the leadership team and offers a clear path to shape the finance function.
Suger is a fast-growing company with operations spanning both the United States and Canada, so flexibility is important.
Candidates should be prepared to start quickly and hit the ground running given the operational demands of the role.
About the company
Suger helps B2B software companies sell through cloud marketplaces like AWS, Azure, GCP, Oracle, Alibaba, and Snowflake - now one of the fastest-growing enterprise sales channels. Marketplace sales are operationally complex: pricing, contracting, billing, revenue recognition, and compliance all intersect across multiple cloud providers.