Gl Accounting Manager

Abridge · Vertical AI · San Francisco, CA · Operations

This role is for a GL Accounting Manager at Abridge, a healthcare AI company. The manager will build scalable accounting operations, manage core accounting processes (payables, receivables, reconciliations, close), support audits, and explore automation. The role requires strong GAAP fundamentals, experience in high-growth tech environments, and proficiency in accounting systems and data tools like Excel, Python, or SQL.

What you'd actually do

  1. Run the Daily Accounting Engine: Manage accounts payable, accounts receivable, collections, cash applications, and reconciliations to ensure smooth daily operations.
  2. Execute the Month-End Close: Own the end to end monthly close calendar, task management, and cross-functional readiness; drive post-close retrospectives and continuous improvement in speed and quality
  3. Own AP and procurement workflows end-to-end initially, including vendor onboarding, approvals, coding standards, PO and invoice routing, and payment runs. Improve AP and procurement processes to reduce cycle time and errors, and to strengthen audit trails and controls.
  4. Build and maintain spend governance basics: chart of accounts and department mapping discipline, approval matrices, policy compliance, and documentation
  5. Build and maintain accounting policies, SOPs, and close playbooks, including checklists, templates, and evidence retention to support audits and future SOX readiness

Skills

Required

  • 5+ years of progressive accounting experience
  • demonstrated ownership of full cycle month-end close in a high bar environment (scaled SaaS, high growth tech, or public company)
  • solid understanding of US GAAP and financial reporting
  • CPA license or active pursuit of certification
  • Experience preparing audit support (PBCs, schedules, memos)
  • familiarity with internal controls
  • Familiarity with tools like NetSuite, Salesforce, Ramp, or similar ERP/expense management systems
  • Advanced skills in Excel/Google Sheets
  • proficiency in data-driven tools such as Alteryx, Python, SQL, and REST APIs
  • Exceptional Precision
  • relentless attention to detail
  • Organizational Prowess
  • ability to manage multiple priorities
  • collaborative and approachable demeanor

Nice to have

  • interest in learning payroll platforms (e.g., Rippling)

What the JD emphasized

  • strong GAAP fundamentals
  • proven ownership across core accounting processes
  • drive cross-functional accountability
  • deliver clean reconciliations and documentation
  • continuously improve how the team operates
  • own the monthly close
  • streamline workflows
  • make our financial processes faster and more accurate
  • Strong Foundation in Accounting
  • demonstrated ownership of full cycle month-end close in a high bar environment
  • solid understanding of US GAAP and financial reporting
  • Audit & Controls Orientation
  • familiarity with internal controls
  • Tech-Savvy Mindset
  • Advanced skills in Excel/Google Sheets
  • proficiency in data-driven tools such as Alteryx, Python, SQL, and REST APIs
  • Exceptional Precision
  • relentless attention to detail
  • Organizational Prowess
  • extreme ownership