Director of Accounting
San Francisco, San Francisco County, California, 94199, USA
Listed on 2026-02-06
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Management
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Accounting
Accounting Manager
We're building the creative layer for modern communication. Every month, over a billion people make presentations — but the tools they use to make them haven't evolved in decades. We're changing that, using AI to disrupt a massive market.
📈 Millions of people rely on Gamma to create, teach, and persuade, creating more than 1 million gammas every day.
💻 We see Gamma as the next great workplace tool, combining viral B2C love with a massive B2B opportunity. We believe AI can be a true creative partner: one that understands context, clarity, and taste.
💸 We’ve reached a $2.1B valuation
, crossed $100M in annual recurring revenue
, and have been profitable since 2023.
💙 We're an imaginative, passionate team who takes our work seriously, but not ourselves. Our culture is warm, a little quirky, and fueled by curiosity.
About the roleYou’ll build and lead Gamma's Accounting function as we scale from Series B into our next stage of growth. This means bringing accounting fully in-house, establishing scalable processes and controls, and preparing the company for audit. You'll own the full accounting cycle, ensure GAAP compliance, manage payroll and equity operations, and partner cross‑functionally to drive operational excellence.
This role is ideal for a detail‑oriented finance leader who thrives in dynamic environments and enjoys building from the ground up. You'll balance strategic oversight with hands‑on execution, implementing systems and automation that streamline workflows while maintaining accuracy and control. You'll also hire and mentor a small, high‑performing accounting team as we continue to scale.
Our team has a strong in‑office culture and works in person 4–5 days per week in San Francisco. We love working together to stay creative and connected, with flexibility to work from home when focus matters most.
What you’ll doBring accounting fully in‑house from third‑party vendors, establishing scalable processes, systems, controls, and automation tools
Own monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, building a chart of accounts and reporting structure that supports department‑level P&L visibility
Develop and maintain strong internal controls and documentation, managing external auditors and establishing GAAP policies for revenue recognition, expense classification, and capitalization
Own all aspects of SaaS revenue recognition (ASC 606) including contracts, renewals, and deferred revenue, partnering with Sales Ops, Legal, and FP&A
Oversee payroll operations and ensure compliance with federal, state, and international labor and tax regulations across all operating geographies
Manage stock‑based compensation accounting and own the integrity and reconciliation of HRIS, payroll, and accounting systems
Build scalable processes for headcount planning, payroll reporting, and compensation expense forecasting in collaboration with FP&A and People teams
Build, lead, and mentor a high‑performing accounting team while managing the transition from outsourced vendors and partnering cross‑functionally with FP&A, HR, Legal, and Operations
What you’ll bringCPA required
10+ years of progressive accounting experience, including public accounting (Big 4 or national firm) and in‑house corporate experience at a high‑growth SaaS or technology company
Strong technical accounting skills, including ASC 606 (Revenue Recognition), ASC 842 (Leases), and consolidation
Experience managing audits and implementing internal controls
Proven experience standing up an accounting function or leading through significant organizational change
Hands‑on experience overseeing payroll and stock‑based compensation accounting
Working knowledge of accounting systems (e.g., QBO, Net Suite) and integrations with billing, CRM, HR, and payroll systems
Exceptional attention to detail and ability to operate both strategically and tactically
Collaborative, low‑ego leadership style and comfort in fast‑moving, high‑growth environments
Compensation range :Final offer amounts are determined by multiple factors, including but not limited to experience and expertise in the requirements listed above.
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