[Remote] Sr. Accounting Manager, Accounting Operations at Life360

United States

Life360 Logo
$131,500 – $194,000Compensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Technology, Consumer ElectronicsIndustries

Requirements

  • Bachelor degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA (or equivalent) a plus
  • 10+ years of progressive accounting experience, with a minimum of 3-5 years managing and developing accounting teams
  • Proven track record of leading the financial close process in both private and public company environments
  • Deep knowledge of US GAAP with ability to research, interpret, and apply complex accounting standards

Responsibilities

  • Oversee the monthly close process in coordination with Accounting Managers, including review of journal entries, account reconciliations, and SOX control documentation with a focus on accuracy and completeness
  • Oversee general ledger activities, including fixed assets, accruals, prepaid expenses, and intercompany transactions
  • Maintain and enhance accounting policies and internal controls and SOX compliance in accordance with US GAAP and company standards
  • Oversee analysis and investigation into expense trends and variances, providing insight and recommendations to stakeholders
  • Support annual audits and quarterly review processes with external auditors
  • Review monthly/quarterly financial statements and trend analysis to ensure that all results are prepared in accordance with US GAAP
  • Partner with various cross-functional departments to understand business initiatives and their accounting implications
  • Identify and implement process improvement activities to accelerate and enhance the company close cycle and transactional processes
  • Drive adoption of automation and AI-enabled solutions to increase efficiency and reduce manual work
  • Provide leadership, coaching and performance management to drive accounting operations team development and engagement; foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and cross-functional collaboration
  • Intellectual curiosity in AI with potential experience in low code agentic models using LLMs

Skills

Accounting Operations
Financial Close
Process Improvement
GAAP
Month-End Close
Team Leadership
Technical Accounting

Life360

Family safety services with location sharing

About Life360

Life360 offers family safety services through a mobile app that includes features like real-time location sharing, place alerts, and driver reports. These tools help families stay connected and informed about each other's whereabouts and driving habits. Unlike its competitors, Life360 focuses specifically on family-oriented services and has a large global user base, with over 25 million members in 13 languages. The company's goal is to enhance the safety and well-being of families through its subscription-based offerings.

San Francisco, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2008Year Founded
$114.9MTotal Funding
IPOCompany Stage
Consumer Software, CybersecurityIndustries
501-1,000Employees

Benefits

Core business hours for work-life balance
No-meetings on Wednesday afternoons
Home office stipend
Remote-first work environment
In-person collaboration opportunities
Competitive pay and benefits
Health, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) program with company match

Risks

Increased competition from apps like WYA could threaten Life360's market share.
The new advertising platform may raise privacy concerns among Life360 users.
Supply chain vulnerabilities may arise from expanded partnerships with manufacturers like Jabil.

Differentiation

Life360 offers a comprehensive suite of family safety features, including location sharing.
The company integrates with smart home devices for seamless family safety management.
Life360's gamified user experience encourages safe driving habits among teenagers.

Upsides

Life360's inclusion in the Russell 2000 and 3000 Indexes boosts its market visibility.
The partnership with Jabil enhances Life360's manufacturing capabilities and product quality.
Expansion into smart home integration broadens Life360's market reach and user engagement.

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