Senior Manager, US Accounting at Tekion

Pleasanton, California, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Automotive, Technology, AccountingIndustries

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA preferred
7–10 years of progressive accounting experience, including at least 2 years in a managerial capacity
Strong understanding of US GAAP and financial reporting requirements
Experience managing accounting for multi-entity or fast-growing technology companies
Prior experience working with shared service centers or offshore teams
Advanced Excel and ERP proficiency; NetSuite experience preferred
Strong analytical, organizational, and interpersonal skills

Responsibilities

Oversee all US entity accounting activities, including general ledger, accruals, prepaids, fixed assets, and payroll accounting
Own the month-end close for US entities — review journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial statements for accuracy and completeness
Perform and review balance sheet reconciliations and flux analysis; ensure timely resolution of variances
Partner closely with the India Finance Operations team to review transactional activities (AP, AR, cash application, etc.) and ensure accuracy of results
Manage statutory compliance for US entities, including franchise tax filings, property tax, and other local regulatory requirements. Co-ordinate and ensure Sales Tax / Use Tax filings are done on a timely basis
Collaborate with FP&A on financial reporting and variance analysis
Support annual audit and coordinate PBC (prepared-by-client) schedules with internal and offshore teams
Identify and drive process improvements, automation opportunities, and internal control enhancements
Assist in ad-hoc projects, such as system implementations, policy updates, and accounting memos

Skills

General Ledger

Accruals

Prepaids

Fixed Assets

Payroll Accounting

Month-End Close

Journal Entries

Account Reconciliations

Balance Sheet Reconciliations

Flux Analysis

Cash Application

Statutory Compliance

Franchise Tax

Property Tax

Sales Tax

Use Tax

Financial Reporting

Variance Analysis

Annual Audit

PBC Schedules

Process Improvements

Automation

Tekion

Cloud-native platform for automotive retail management

About Tekion

Tekion has developed a cloud-native platform designed for the automotive retail industry. Its main product is a Dealer Management System (DMS) that utilizes technologies like Big Data, the Internet of Things (IoT), and Machine Learning (ML) to improve the operations of car dealerships. The DMS provides a centralized view and performance metrics for dealership groups, allowing for better management and increased operational efficiency. Tekion differentiates itself from competitors by being the first and fastest cloud-native DMS available, and it integrates seamlessly with major Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) at no extra cost. The company's goal is to enhance dealership efficiency, profitability, and customer experience through its subscription-based software-as-a-service (SaaS) model, which also includes additional services to help dealerships identify upsell and cross-sell opportunities.

Pleasanton, CaliforniaHeadquarters

2016Year Founded

$617.8MTotal Funding

GROWTH_EQUITY_VCCompany Stage

Data & Analytics, Automotive & Transportation, AI & Machine LearningIndustries

1,001-5,000Employees

Benefits

Competitive compensation and generous stock options

100% employer-paid top-of-the-line medical, dental and vision coverage

Great benefits including unlimited PTO, parental leave and free snacks and beverages

The opportunity to work with some of the brightest minds from Silicon Valley’s most dominant and successful companies

Be part of an early stage, hyper-growth start-up with the opportunity to grow and prosper

Work on the latest and coolest technologies – everything is home-grown and built ground-up

A dynamic work environment with a strong sense of community and collaboration

The open and transparent culture that encourages innovation, rewards performance and discourages hierarchy

Exciting opportunities for career growth and development

Risks

Competition from established players like CDK Global may impact Tekion's market share.

Data privacy concerns could arise from integrating generative AI into Tekion's platform.

Reliance on partnerships may pose risks if expected synergies are not achieved.

Differentiation

Tekion offers the first cloud-native platform for the automotive retail industry.

The platform integrates AI and machine learning for predictive analytics and personalization.

Tekion's Automotive Partner Cloud enables seamless data sharing across the automotive ecosystem.

Upsides

Increased adoption of cloud-native solutions boosts demand for Tekion's platform.

AI integration in dealership systems enhances customer experience and operational efficiency.

Subscription-based SaaS model aligns with industry trends, supporting Tekion's growth.

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