Manager, Accounting

Agility’s commercially deployed humanoids operate alongside teams in warehouses, manufacturing facilities, and distribution centers—tackling physically demanding and repetitive tasks while enabling workers to focus on higher-value work. With industry-leading safety standards and years of proven deployment data, we're pioneering a new era of automation that enhances human potential. About the Role We are seeking an experienced Accounting Manager to lead the general accounting function, overseeing the execution of core accounting operations while ensuring compliance with U.S. GAAP, internal policies, and the standards expected of a public company environment. This role is responsible for managing the monthly financial close, ensuring the accuracy and completeness of accounting records, and supporting the timely preparation of financial statements and related reporting. Reporting to the Senior Manager of Accounting, the Accounting Manager will partner closely with finance leadership and cross-functional stakeholders to oversee complex accounting activities, review significant transactions and balance sheet reconciliations, and drive the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of accounting policies, processes, and internal controls. The ideal candidate is a collaborative leader with strong technical accounting knowledge, a continuous improvement mindset, and the ability to build scalable About the Work Key Responsibilities Lead, develop, and retain a high-performing general accounting team through effective hiring, coaching, performance management, and career development. Manage the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close process, ensuring the timely and accurate recording of financial transactions and reviewing journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules. Oversee the integrity of the general ledger, chart of accounts, and financial reporting structure, ensuring transactions are appropriately classified and recorded in accordance with U.S. GAAP. Partner with accounting leadership to develop, implement, and continuously enhance accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls that support a scalable, public-company-ready finance organization. Drive process improvements and system enhancements to increase the efficiency, accuracy, and scalability of accounting operations. Lead and support strategic finance initiatives, including ERP implementation, system optimization, and cross-functional process improvements. Ensure compliance with internal control requirements within a SOX-compliant environment by establishing, documenting, and monitoring effective financial controls. Coordinate and manage external audit activities, serving as a liaison with auditors and ensuring timely completion of audit requests and successful audit outcomes. Establish and maintain accounting procedures that promote strong financial governance, mitigate risk, and support the prevention and detection of errors and fraud. Coordinate the preparation of schedules and supporting documentation required for tax filings and other statutory reporting requirements. Analyze financial results, including period-over-period variances, and communicate meaningful insights and recommendations to accounting and finance leadership. Perform other accounting, reporting, and finance-related responsibilities as assigned. About You Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance. Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license in good standing. 7+ years of progressive accounting experience. 3–5 years of experience serving in a team lead, supervisory, or people leadership role, including experience managing direct reports and/or leading accounting projects and initiatives. Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, financial reporting, internal controls, and technical accounting. Experience leading monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes. Experience managing external financial statement audits. Experience working in a SOX-compliant and/or public company environment. Experience with ERP systems, including implementation, optimization, or major system enhancements. Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office applications. Demonstrated ability to prioritize competing deadlines, collaborate cross-functionally, and drive accounting initiatives to completion in a fast-paced environment. Experience in a high-growth manufacturing, technology, or similarly complex operating environment Location This is a hybrid position based out of our Fremont, CA office (3+ days/week on site), reporting to the Senior Accounting Manager The final salary offered to a successful candidate will be dependent on several factors that may include but are not limited to: job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Agility Robotics is a multi-state employer and this salary range may not reflect positions who work in other locations. These ranges may be modified in the future. Anticipated Base Salary Range $134,000 — $174,000 USD In addition to base pay, our competitive total rewards package consists of the following for full-time employees: 401(k) Plan: Includes a 6% company match. Equity: Company stock options. Insurance Coverage: 100% company-paid medical, dental, vision, and short/long-term disability insurance for employees. Benefit Start Date: Eligible for benefits on your first day of employment. Well-Being Support: Employee Assistance Program (EAP). Time Off: Exempt Employees: Flexible, unlimited PTO and 12 company holidays, including a winter shutdown. Non-Exempt Employees: 10 vacation days, paid sick leave, and 12 company holidays, including a winter shutdown, annually. On-Site Perks: Catered lunches four times a week and a variety of healthy snacks and refreshments at our Salem and Pittsburgh locations. Parental Leave: Generous paid parental leave programs. Work Environment: A culture that supports flexible work arrangements. Growth Opportunities: Professional development and tuition reimbursement programs. Relocation Assistance: Provided for eligible roles. Annual Discretionary Bonus: Provided for eligible roles. All of our roles are U.S.-based. Applicants must have current authorization to work in the United States. Agility Robotics is committed to a work environment in which all individuals are treated with respect and dignity. Each individual has the right to work in a professional atmosphere that promotes equal employment opportunities and prohibits unlawful discriminatory practices, including harassment. Therefore, it is the policy of Agility Robotics to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital status, citizenship, national origin, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. Agility Robotics prohibits any such discrimination or harassment. Agility Robotics does not accept unsolicited referrals from third-party recruiting agencies. We prioritize direct applicants and encourage all qualified candidates to apply directly through our careers page. If you are represented by a third party, your application may not be considered. To ensure full consideration, please apply directly.