Senior Accounting Manager

LaunchDarkly is building the runtime control layer for the AI era, helping engineering teams govern what ships in production and how software and AI agents behave after deployment.

As Senior Accounting Manager, you’ll play a key role in strengthening the financial operations behind that work: owning critical close and technical accounting activities, supporting international entities and audit readiness, and partnering across Finance, Technology, and the business. You’ll also lead and develop a global team while improving accounting workflows, systems, and controls, including through automation and AI. This is an opportunity to combine hands-on accounting expertise with meaningful leadership and operational impact at a company shaping how teams build and run software.

Responsibilities

Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing global accounting team with clear roles, decision rights, objectives, and development plans

Manage and accelerate close activities for key corporate accounting functions, including general accounting, treasury, accounts payable, employee reimbursements, and corporate card program management, and identify opportunities for close timeline compression

Prepare and review journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, and variance analyses in compliance with US GAAP and internal accounting policies

Execute technical accounting for stock-based compensation (ASC 718), leases (ASC 842), and foreign currency matters (ASC 830), including drafting analyses and memos for review

Lead the implementation of a procure-to-pay (PTP) tool, with a focus on the PO-to-Pay workflow, partnering with Procurement, IT, and business stakeholders from requirements through rollout and adoption

Support and partner with the International Accounting team to ensure intercompany transactions and subsidiaries’ financial reporting are accurate and timely

Partner with Technology teams and business stakeholders on ERP enhancements/implementations, integrations, and reporting improvements

Document and maintain accounting policies, procedures, and key controls

Identify and implement opportunities for workflow improvement and systems optimization/AI automation across the close and accounting operations lifecycle

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field

At least eight years of progressive accounting experience

At least three years of experience leading a team of accountants

Strong knowledge of US GAAP

Hands-on experience in NetSuite (or a similar ERP), including improving workflows and reports

Ability to operate independently with strong accountability and initiative

Demonstrated experience using automation and AI tools to improve efficiency and accuracy in accounting operations

Experience working in a multi-entity, multi-currency environment

Ability to work across Finance and the business and explain complex accounting clearly to leaders, auditors, and colleagues outside Finance

Target pay ranges based on Geographic Zones* for Level M3

Zone 1: San Francisco/Bay Area or NYC Metropolitan Area, Boston, Seattle - $136,500 - 187,660**

Zone 2: Irvine, LA, Monterey, Santa Barbara, Santa Rosa, Austin, Portland, Philadelphia, Chicago - $122,800 - 168,850**

Zone 3: All other US locations - $116,000 - 159,500**

All Zones inclusive of a 15% Bonus Target

LaunchDarkly operates from a place of high trust and transparency; we are happy to state the pay range for our open roles to best align with your needs. Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location.