Accounting Manager

Job description

Who we are: Glydways is reimagining what public transit can be. We believe that mobility is the gateway to opportunity—connecting people to housing, education, employment, commerce, and care. By making transportation more accessible, affordable, and sustainable, we empower communities to thrive and unlock economic and social prosperity. Our mission is to revolutionize transit with a solution that delivers high capacity, exceptional user experiences, unmatched affordability, and minimal environmental impact. The Glydways system is a groundbreaking network of carbon-neutral, interconnected transit pathways powered by standardized autonomous vehicles on dedicated roadways. Operating 24/7 with on-demand access, it offers personalized and efficient mobility—without the burden of heavy upfront infrastructure costs or ongoing taxpayer subsidies. With Glydways, we’re building more than a transportation system; we’re creating a future where everyone, everywhere, has the freedom to move. Position Summary: The Accounting Manager will own the monthly close process end to end, lead and develop the accounting team, and help support audit. Reporting to the Controller, this role is responsible for the accuracy and integrity of the financial records across our U.S. and international entities, and for building the processes and controls the company needs as it scales. This is a hands-on leadership role. The ideal candidate is comfortable reviewing and preparing work, thrives in a fast-paced startup environment, and has the technical depth to research and resolve complex accounting questions independently. Responsibilities: Close Management & General Accounting • Own the monthly and quarterly close process, including the close calendar, task assignments, and timeline • Prepare and Review journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations prepared by the accounting team • Investigate variances and prepare monthly flux analysis for management review • Maintain supporting schedules and accounting documentation to audit-ready standards • Ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP and maintain written accounting policies Team Leadership • Manage, mentor, and develop staff and senior accountants • Set priorities and workload allocation across the team through the close cycle • Review team deliverables for accuracy, completeness, and documentation quality • Participate in hiring and onboarding as the accounting function grows Revenue Accounting • Own ASC 606 revenue recognition, including contract review and technical conclusions • Oversee contract and project accounting schedules • Manage percentage-of-completion and cost-to-cost analyses, including estimate-at-completion updates • Review revenue reconciliations and draft supporting technical memos Equity & Stock Compensation • Own ASC 718 stock-based compensation accounting and related disclosures • Maintain and review equity roll-forward schedules • Manage the relationship with Carta and external valuation providers • Coordinate 409A valuation documentation and related audit requests Fixed Assets & Leases • Oversee fixed asset additions, disposals, and depreciation • Own lease accounting under ASC 842, including new lease assessments and schedules • Review monthly reconciliations and roll-forwards International Accounting • Oversee accounting activities for international subsidiaries • Manage foreign currency accounting, intercompany activity, and consolidation • Coordinate with international payroll, accounting, and tax providers Audit & Compliance • Help support audit and work with external auditors and own part of PBC process • Own the preparation and review of audit schedules and supporting documentation • Lead the annual financial statement audit alongside the Controller • Support tax compliance and coordinate with external advisors • Design, document, and maintain internal controls Systems & Process Improvement • Support NetSuite implementation and drive ongoing system optimization • Streamline close procedures and identify opportunities for workflow automation • Build scalable accounting processes to support company growth and audit readiness Qualifications: Required • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance • 10+ years of progressive accounting experience • Prior experience supervising, reviewing, or mentoring accounting staff • Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP and the ability to research technical issues independently • Demonstrated ownership of a full monthly close cycle • Advanced Excel skills • Proficiency in NetSuite Preferred • Startup or high-growth company experience • NetSuite implementation or optimization experience • ASC 606 revenue recognition experience • ASC 718 stock compensation experience • Audit background from a public accounting firm • Experience working with international entities and multi-entity consolidation • Experience supporting a first-time or pre-IPO audit *This is a hybrid position based in Richmond, CA. **The pay range for this position at commencement of employment in California is expected in the range below, $150,000-$170,000 USD plus stock options, commensurate with experience. Glydways provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.