Senior Manager, Accounting

Verkada is transforming how organizations protect their people and places with an integrated, AI-powered platform. A leader in cloud physical security, Verkada helps organizations strengthen safety and efficiency through one connected software platform that includes solutions for video security, access control, air quality sensors, alarms, intercoms, and visitor management. Over 30,000 organizations worldwide, including more than 100 companies in the Fortune 500, trust Verkada as their physical security layer for easier management, intelligent control, and scalable deployments.

Founded in 2016, Verkada has expanded rapidly with 15 offices and 2,200+ full‑time employees.

• Oversee operational processes and accounting, including cost allocations, fixed assets, cash, prepaid expenses, and other short‑ and long‑term assets/liabilities. This includes reviewing journal entries, account reconciliations, preparation of disclosure schedules for financial filings, and fluctuation analysis.
• Manage day‑to‑day accounting activities to ensure compliance with US GAAP, internal policies, and external audits.
• Manage the monthly and quarterly close process, ensuring strict adherence to deadlines.
• Manage the international entity accounting close process for our international entities, including review of local management accounts and record foreign entity transactions.
• Assist leadership with special projects.
• Collaborate with other Finance and cross‑functional teams on monthly close matters and other initiatives.
• Work on process optimization and automation efforts to improve efficiency and effectiveness on a continuous basis using technology solutions and automation.
• Work with external consultants, auditors, and internal stakeholders to implement and remediate key controls over financial reporting in preparation for Verkada’s transition to a public company.
• Participate in other assignments and ad hoc projects as required.

• 8+ years of experience in accounting and/or audit.
• Big 4 audit firm experience preferred.
• Worked in a SOX environment.
• CPA (or equivalent) required.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance or related field of study.
• Experience with high‑growth companies, ideally in the Software SaaS.
• Inventory accounting experience is a plus.
• Strong attention to detail, excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Eagerness to learn and willingness to take on new challenges.
• Ability to multitask and meet deadlines in a fast‑paced environment while maintaining accuracy.
• Net Suite ERP experience is a plus.
• Ability to be onsite in our San Mateo HQ office 5 days a week

Verkada is committed to fostering a workplace environment that prioritizes the holistic health and wellbeing of our employees and their families by offering comprehensive wellness perks, benefits, and resources. Our benefits and perks programs include, but are not limited to:

• Healthcare programs that can be tailored to meet the personal health and financial well‑being needs – Premiums are 100% covered for the employee under at least one plan and 80% for family premiums under all plans.
• Nationwide medical, vision and dental coverage.
• Health Saving Account (HSA) with annual employer contributions and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) with tax saving options.
• Expanded mental health support.
• Paid parental leave policy & fertility benefits.
• Time off to relax and recharge through our paid holidays, firm‑wide extended holidays, flexible PTO and personal sick time.
• Wellness/fitness benefits.
• Healthy lunches provided daily.

At Verkada, we want to attract and retain the best employees, and compensate them in a way that appropriately and fairly values their individual contribution to the company. With that in mind, we carefully consider a number of factors to determine the appropriate starting pay for an employee, including their primary work location and an assessment of a candidate’s skills and experience, as well as market demands and internal parity.

A Verkada employee may be eligible for additional forms of compensation, depending on their role, including sales incentives, discretionary bonuses, and/or equity in the company in the form of restricted stock units (RSUs).

Below is the annual on‑target earnings (OTE) range for full‑time employees for this position, comprised of base compensation and commissions (if applicable).

$160,000 - $190,000 USD

As an equal opportunity employer, Verkada is committed to providing employment opportunities to all individuals. All applicants for positions at Verkada will be treated without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.