Accounting Manager

About Sakuu

Sakuu Corporation is a San Jose–based advanced manufacturing and battery technology company developing next-generation energy storage solutions using proprietary additive manufacturing processes. Sakuu is focused on scaling innovative battery production to support applications across electric vehicles, aerospace, and energy storage.

Role Summary

Sakuu is seeking an Accounting Manager to lead core accounting operations and help scale the company’s financial infrastructure as manufacturing and transaction complexity increase. This role combines hands-on technical accounting with team leadership, process ownership, and cross-functional partnership. The position is fully on-site and reports to the Director of Finance.

Key Responsibilities

• Own and manage monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes
• Review journal entries, account reconciliations, accruals, and financial statements
• Ensure compliance with US GAAP and internal accounting policies
• Oversee inventory and cost accounting, including standard costing and variance analysis
• Partner with operations to ensure accuracy of production data, BOMs, and inventory movements
• Manage, mentor, and develop accounting staff; establish close timelines and review standards
• Experience with building and capital leases ASC 842
• Lead audit and tax support, including PBC coordination
• Design, implement, and improve accounting processes, controls, and system workflows
• Support cash flow management, working capital analysis, and financial planning initiatives

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
• 6–9 years of progressive accounting experience, including people or process leadership
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP
• Manufacturing and inventory accounting experience
• Advanced Excel
• Ability to operate both strategically and hands-on in a fast-paced, on-site environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Startup or high-growth company experience
• CPA or CPA-eligible
• ERP ownership experience
• Experience supporting audits, fundraising, or scaling finance functions
• ASC 606 and 842 experience

Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary range: $120,000 – $140,000 annually
• Equity participation
• Comprehensive health benefits
• 401(k) plan
• Final compensation will be based on experience, skills, and internal equity

What We Offer

• Leadership role with meaningful ownership and visibility
• Opportunity to build and scale accounting operations in a manufacturing environment
• Collaborative, mission-driven team focused on long-term growth