Accounting Manager at Clera in Palo Alto, CA

About the Role

A fast-growing healthtech telemedicine platform — operating at the intersection of eCommerce, prescription skincare and hair care, and digital health — is hiring an Accounting Manager to join its Finance team. This is a critical role responsible for the accuracy, integrity, and scalability of financial operations as the business continues to scale. You will own the full accounting cycle, drive process improvements, and lead a team of staff accountants in a high-growth, cross-functional environment.

This role is hybrid and requires candidates to be located in the San Francisco Bay Area, CA or Salt Lake City / Orem, UT area. Visa sponsorship is not available; candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

What You'll Do

• Lead and own the month-end close process, including reconciliations, journal entries, and financial reporting.
• Oversee core accounting functions: revenue recognition (ASC 606), inventory, intercompany transactions, payroll, AP/AR, and fixed assets.
• Review and manage preparation of financial statements and internal reporting packages.
• Perform balance sheet and P&L fluctuation analyses to deliver actionable business insights.
• Manage treasury activities including cash flow forecasting, banking relationships, and liquidity optimization.
• Partner with Supply Chain to improve inventory controls, reporting, and forecasting, including cycle counts and inventory turns.
• Develop and enhance accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls documentation.
• Identify and implement process improvements and automation to support scale.
• Manage, mentor, and develop staff accountants to foster a high-performance team.
• Support external audits and readiness for public reporting requirements.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to drive accountability, transparency, and operational efficiency.

What We're Looking For

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field; CPA preferred.
• 5+ years of accounting experience, including public accounting, with 2–3 years in a manager or supervisory role.
• Deep knowledge of U.S. GAAP with hands-on expertise across ASC 606, inventory accounting, intercompany transactions, payroll, AP/AR, and fixed assets.
• Treasury management experience: cash flow forecasting, banking relationships, and investment strategies.
• Proficiency with ERP systems and strong Excel skills for analysis and reporting.
• Proven track record of driving process improvements and automation in accounting workflows.
• Experience supporting external audits and ensuring public reporting readiness.
• Background in eCommerce inventory management and healthcare industry operations.
• Leadership experience mentoring and developing a staff accounting team.
• Strong cross-functional collaboration skills with eCommerce, inventory, and supply chain teams.
• Strong analytical mindset with ability to translate financial data into clear business insights.
• Must be located in the San Francisco Bay Area, CA or Salt Lake City / Orem, UT area.

Nice to Have:

• Experience in telemedicine, digital health, or direct-to-consumer healthcare platforms.
• Familiarity with high-growth, fast-paced startup or scale-up environments.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary: $90,000 – $110,000 per year, depending on experience.
• Hybrid work arrangement with flexibility across Bay Area or Salt Lake City / Orem locations.

Location

This is a hybrid role. Candidates must be based in or willing to commute within the San Francisco Bay Area, CA (including Palo Alto, San Jose, Redwood City, Fremont, San Leandro, South San Francisco, Pleasanton, Stockton areas) or the Salt Lake City / Orem, UT area. Relocation candidates are welcome if already planning to relocate to one of these regions.