Accounting Manager at RADAR in Remote

ABOUT US At RADAR, we're transforming the way the world thinks about physical retail. RADAR has raised over $104M from top investors, retailers, and strategics and works with some of the world's retail brands including American Eagle and Gap. We’re building the future of in-store experience where every product and every person can be precisely located in real time. Our platform combines RFID and AI to unlock hyper-accurate product visibility and automation at scale. From real-time inventory tracking to seamless checkout experiences, our technology empowers some of the world’s largest retailers to streamline operations, reduce loss, and elevate both employee and customer experiences. We’re a fast-growing, mission-driven startup where bold ideas, collaboration, and impact are at the core of everything we do. Join us as we reshape the physical world with digital precision, starting with retail and expanding far beyond! OUR VALUES Mission-Driven: We're transforming retail with cutting-edge technology and building something that truly matters. Collaborative Team: We thrive on curiosity, shared goals, and solving complex problems together. High Impact: You’ll make meaningful contributions from day one and help shape the future of our product and company. Clear Communication: We value honesty, humility, and respectful dialogue—everyone’s voice matters. Balanced Lives: We work hard, but not at the expense of well-being. We respect time, boundaries, and life outside of work. Diverse Perspectives: We believe better ideas come from diverse backgrounds, experiences, and viewpoints. Empathy-Driven Design: We build with deep respect for our end users, listening closely to their feedback and needs. ABOUT THE JOB We’re looking for an Accounting Manager who doesn’t just keep the books clean - they build the systems, processes, and controls that scale with the business. In this role, you’ll own the core accounting engine at RADAR: driving a fast, accurate month-end close, leveling up our financial infrastructure, and helping us get audit-ready for the first time. You’ll be at the center of how money moves through the company - from revenue and inventory to payments, systems, and reporting - with real influence on how we operate as we grow. This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who likes to roll up their sleeves, spot inefficiencies, and turn “how it’s always been done” into something better. You’ll partner across the company, shape processes from the ground up, and help build a modern, scalable accounting function powered by tools like NetSuite, Bill.com, Brex, Rippling, and more. Responsibilities: Own and drive the month-end close - ensuring speed, accuracy, and zero surprises Build and deliver clear, insightful financial reporting for leadership, including variance analysis and key business drivers and actionable insights for the business to improve operations and financial performance Raise the bar on accounting quality, controls, and GAAP compliance across the board Apply technical accounting expertise (ASC 606, ASC 842, etc.) to real-world business decisions Manage Procure-to-Pay workflows end-to-end, ensuring clean data, strong controls, and smooth operations Prepare and work through our first external audit with us Design, document, and continuously improve accounting policies, processes, and internal controls Own inventory accounting across raw materials, WIP, finished goods, and in-transit inventory for our integrated hardware / software platform Partner with external tax advisors and support income tax preparation Support international expansion and the complexities that come with it Work closely with the NetSuite team to stabilize, optimize, and expand our ERP capabilities Lead, mentor, and elevate the accounting team - setting a high bar for quality and ownership Collaborate cross-functionally with teams across Procurement, Growth, Operations, HR, Legal, Tax, IT, and Strategic Finance ABOUT YOU Required: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field 5–8+ years of progressive accounting experience, ideally in a high-growth tech environment Strong command of US GAAP, month-end close, and operational accounting Hands-on experience with NetSuite or a similar modern ERP Experience reviewing work and guiding others to high-quality output You take ownership, move fast, and don’t wait to be told what to fix Preferred: Experience with Bill.com, Brex, Sphere, Rippling, and/or NetSuite Background in public accounting or audit Inventory or cost accounting experience Exposure to international expansion CPA Experience in lean teams or startup environments WHAT YOU'LL DO In your first 30 days, you will: Get up to speed on RADAR’s business, tech, and financial architecture Learn our systems (NetSuite, Bill.com, Brex, Rippling, etc.) and current workflows Dive into the close process, reconciliations, and reporting structure In your first 60 days, you will: Take ownership of key parts of the close and begin reviewing work Identify gaps, risks, and inefficiencies across close, inventory, and reporting Start tightening documentation, controls, and SOPs In your first 90 days, you will: Fully own the close process and deliver it with confidence and consistency Ship meaningful improvements to inventory and reporting workflows Establish strong review standards and elevate team output Deliver measurable gains in data quality, controls, and reporting reliability At RADAR, your base pay is one part of your total compensation package. The expected base salary range for this position is $120,000-165,000. Individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors,  including job-related skills, experience and relevant education or training.You will also be eligible to receive other benefits including: equity, comprehensive medical and dental coverage, life and disability benefits, 401k plan,  flexible time off, and paid parental leave. The pay range listed for this position is a good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible base compensation at the time of posting. Research has shown that women & underrepresented minorities are more likely to read lists of requirements and consider themselves unqualified if they don't meet every single one. This list represents what we're ideally looking for, but everyone has unique strengths & weaknesses, and we hire for strength & potential, not lack of weakness. Use of artificial intelligence or a LLM such as ChatGPT during the interview process will be grounds for rejection of your application process.