Director - Technical Accounting & General Ledger
SambaNova Systems · San Jose, California, United States
Posted about 3 months ago
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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 79 days SambaNova Systems's roles stay open a median of 69 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- No 0% of SambaNova Systems's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at SambaNova Systems
- high 57 stale, 2 reposted of 57 open
- Hiring momentum
- 68 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-10-23
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from SambaNova Systems's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for SambaNova Systems.
About this role
The Director of Technical Accounting & General Ledger at SambaNova will lead the company's accounting policy function and ensure the integrity of the general ledger. This role involves serving as the primary authority on US GAAP, managing the close process, overseeing journal entries and reconciliations, and collaborating with various teams on accounting implications of business transactions. Additionally, the director will build team capacity and maintain a strong control environment.
- benefits
- 5/5
- freshness
- 1/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 5/5
- pay transparency
- 0/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of SambaNova Systems as an employer.
What you need
- CPA required
- 15+ years of progressive accounting experience, with a mix of Big 4 public accounting and industry (tech, SaaS, or high-growth environments preferred)
- Deep technical knowledge of US GAAP; hands-on experience authoring accounting memos and working through complex issues with auditors
- Proven ownership of a full-cycle close process at a company of meaningful scale
- Experience with SOX compliance and internal controls over financial reporting
- Strong written and verbal communication skills — able to explain complex accounting to non-accountants
What you get
- Competitive total rewards package, including base salary and equity
- 95% premium coverage for employee medical insurance
- 77% premium coverage for dependents
- Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contribution
- Dental and Vision insurance
- Short/Long term Disability insurance
Worth weighing
- No mention of remote work options
- High level of responsibility with significant expectations for leadership and technical expertise
- Salary range provided but no indication of how it compares to industry standards
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