Senior Manager, Technical Accounting & Financial Reporting

Lambda, The Superintelligence Cloud, is a leader in AI cloud infrastructure serving tens of thousands of customers. Our customers range from AI researchers to enterprises and hyperscalers. Lambda's mission is to make compute as ubiquitous as electricity and give everyone the power of superintelligence. One person, one GPU.

If you'd like to build the world's best AI cloud, join us.

*Note: This position requires presence in our San Jose office location 4 days per week; Lambda’s designated work from home day is currently Tuesday.

What You’ll Do

• IPO & Financial Reporting

  • Lead or support S-1 preparation, including drafting and reviewing financial statements, MD&A, and footnotes in line with SEC and U.S. GAAP requirements

  • Partner with FP&A, Legal, and Investor Relations to ensure financial reporting aligns with the overall S-1 story

  • Work closely with auditors, valuation specialists, and legal counsel to support filing and audit readiness

  • Own the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements preparation process in compliance with the U.S. GAAP and SEC reporting requirements (10-K, 10-Q post-IPO)

  • Support non-GAAP reconciliations, key metrics reporting, and investor-facing disclosures

• Technical Accounting & Policy Development

  • Prepare and maintain technical accounting memos to support audits and SEC review

  • Support SOX 404(a) readiness by improving documentation and strengthening key controls over financial reporting

  • Develop and update accounting policies and procedures to ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP

• Process Improvement & Team Development

  • Support monthly, quarterly, and annual close to ensure consistent application of accounting policies

  • Partner with cross-functional teams to evaluate and document accounting impacts of new contracts and business initiatives

  • Improve accounting processes, strengthen controls, and drive automation where possible

  • Monitor new FASB guidance and recommend practical implementation approaches

  • Provide guidance to team members on technical accounting matters

  • Support ad-hoc projects and other accounting or reporting initiatives

You

• 10+ years of accounting experience, including 6+ years in technical accounting and financial reporting

• Active CPA license

• Strong U.S. GAAP knowledge and technical accounting research experience

• 5+ years at a Big 4 firm and/or high-growth technology company

• Proficient in accounting systems (NetSuite preferred) and advanced Excel skills

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, able to explain complex topics clearly

• Highly organized with strong time management and attention to detail

• Self-starter who can work independently and meet deadlines

• Comfortable in a fast-paced, evolving environment

• Curious, proactive, and eager to learn

Nice to Have

• Experience supporting an S-1 filing and transition to public company reporting

• Background in a national office or accounting advisory practice

• Experience in a startup or high-growth technology environment

• Familiarity with AI, SaaS/IaaS, or consumption-based business models

• Strong knowledge of SEC reporting requirements (10-K, 10-Q, S-1)

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