Senior Manager, Accounting

Who We Are Verkada is transforming how organizations protect their people and places with an integrated, privacy-sensitive AI-powered platform that includes solutions for video security, access control, air quality sensors, alarms, intercoms, and visitor management. We’ve got serious momentum in the market: more than 30,000 customers (including 100+ of the Fortune 500), a $5.8B valuation , more than $1 billion in annualized bookings, and backing from CapitalG, Sequoia Capital, General Catalyst, Felicis Ventures, Next47 and more. Physical AI is one of the most consequential technology shifts of our time, and Verkada is at the center of it. You can look at all kinds of communities to see our platform’s impact in the world. It's the retailer that uses our agentic AI to deter theft before it happens. The warehouse that uses AI-powered alerts to make sure its team is protected on the floor with proper PPE. The school that’s alerted to a threat in real-time and triggers a lockdown in seconds, not minutes. We’re rapidly scaling this impact: today, more than 2 million Verkada devices are deployed across 170+ countries. What You'll Do Oversee operational processes and accounting, including cost allocations, fixed assets, cash, prepaid expenses, and other short and long-term assets/liabilities. This includes reviewing journal entries, account reconciliations, preparation of disclosure schedules for financial filings, and fluctuation analysis. Manage day-to-day accounting activities to ensure compliance with US GAAP, internal policies, and external audits. Manage the monthly and quarterly close process, ensuring strict adherence to deadlines. Manage the international entity accounting close process for our international entities, including review of local management accounts and record foreign entity transactions Assist leadership with special projects. Collaborate with other Finance and cross-functional teams on monthly close matters and other initiatives. Work on process optimization and automation efforts to improve efficiency and effectiveness on a continuous basis using technology solutions and automation. Work with external consultants, auditors, and internal stakeholders to implement and remediate key controls over financial reporting in preparation for Verkada’s transition to a public company. Participate in other assignments and ad hoc projects as required. What You Bring 8+ years of experience in accounting and/or audit. Big 4 audit firm experience preferred. Worked in a SOX environment. CPA (or equivalent) required. Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance or related field of study. Experience with high-growth companies, ideally in the Software SaaS. Inventory accounting experience is a plus Strong attention to detail, excellent written and verbal communication skills. Eagerness to learn and willingness to take on new challenges Ability to multitask and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment while maintaining accuracy. NetSuite ERP experience is a plus. Strong Microsoft Excel skills. Ability to be onsite in our San Mateo HQ office 5 days a week Employee Benefits Verkada is committed to fostering a workplace environment that prioritizes the holistic health and wellbeing of our employees and their families by offering comprehensive wellness perks, benefits, and resources. Our benefits and perks programs include, but are not limited to: Healthcare programs that can be tailored to meet the personal health and financial well-being needs - Premiums are 100% covered for the employee under at least one plan and 80% for family premiums under all plans Nationwide medical, vision and dental coverage Health Saving Account (HSA) with annual employer contributions and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) with tax saving options Expanded mental health support Paid parental leave policy & fertility benefits Time off to relax and recharge through our paid holidays, firmwide extended holidays, flexible PTO and personal sick time Professional dev