Primer exists to make the world a safer place. We do this by providing trusted decision-ready AI to the world's most critical organizations. Our software enables leaders, operators, and analysts to better understand the changing world around us in real time and make informed decisions when the stakes are high. Primer has offices in San Francisco, Pasadena, CA and Arlington, VA. For more information, please visit

Primer is seeking an Accounting Manager to support the CFO. We have a dynamic, entrepreneurial corporate culture that recognizes achievement and encourages creativity and self-initiative. We offer a fun and challenging work environment where you can make a difference every day.

The Successful Candidate:

• Dynamic, motivated candidates with a high self-standard that is evident in all aspects of their work.
• Sense of ownership, pride, professionalism, and attention to detail in their completion of both daily tasks and ad-hoc projects.
• Understanding the need and desire to build and automate processes throughout the organization.
• Strong oral and written communication skills to collaborate with peers and management.
• Focus on the team to develop and maintain strong relationships across all functions of the organization.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities while ensuring stakeholders are kept informed.
• Grace under pressure in team and project management.
• Inquisitive mind and aptitude in understanding the underlying business dynamics driving the financial results.
• Desire to further themselves and their career by identifying development opportunities.

This position will own all daily activities of the accounting department, report to the Controller, and will have frequent direct interaction with the CFO and other executive management team members.

Responsibilities:

• Own all aspects of the daily activities of the Accounting department.
• Own month end close and reporting for all balance sheet and income statement accounts.
• Monitor and analyze company processes and make recommendations for improvement.
• Enforce new and existing policies while educating the company on their importance.
• Primary contact for external audit and various tax reporting.
• Manage and complete multiple projects in a dynamic environment.
• Assist in any area important to the development of the company.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, CPA preferred.
• Minimum 5-8 years experience in public and corporate accounting.
• Prior ownership of monthly close and reporting process.
• High level of integrity, positive ‘can do’ attitude, and strong work ethic.
• Excellent problem identification and resolution ability.
• Operational experience in SaaS and/or On-Prem Software companies is preferred.

This role will consider applicants out of San Francisco, CA. The annual cash compensation range for this position is US $120,000 to US $180,000. Final compensation will be determined based on experience and skills.

Primer works closely with the U.S. defense and intelligence establishment. Any offer of employment is conditioned on an applicant or employee being able to meet any applicable government contract requirements.

What We Offer:

We are a series D funded company with investors from Addition, USIT, Lux Capital, Amplify Partners, Addition Capital, Bloomberg Beta, and others. We are intentional about building a diverse and inclusive team of subject matter experts.

We care about our work and the well-being of our team. We encourage everyone to work at a sustainable pace and have a flexible vacation policy. We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits.

Primer is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based on legally protected characteristics.

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