Lambda, The Superintelligence Cloud, is a leader in AI cloud infrastructure serving tens of thousands of customers. Our customers range from AI researchers to enterprises and hyperscalers. Lambda's mission is to make compute as ubiquitous as electricity and give everyone the power of superintelligence. One person, one GPU.
If you'd like to build the world's best AI cloud, join us.
*Note: This position requires presence in our San Jose or San Francisco office location 4 days per week; Lambda’s designated work from home day is currently Tuesday.
What You’ll Do
IPO & Financial Reporting
Lead or support S-1 preparation, including drafting and reviewing financial statements, MD&A, and footnotes in line with SEC and U.S. GAAP requirements
Partner with FP&A, Legal, and Investor Relations to ensure financial reporting aligns with the overall S-1 story
Work closely with auditors, valuation specialists, and legal counsel to support filing and audit readiness
Own the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements preparation process in compliance with the U.S. GAAP and SEC reporting requirements (10-K, 10-Q post-IPO)
Support non-GAAP reconciliations, key metrics reporting, and investor-facing disclosures
Technical Accounting & Policy Development
Prepare and maintain technical accounting memos to support audits and SEC review
Support SOX 404(a) readiness by improving documentation and strengthening key controls over financial reporting
Develop and update accounting policies and procedures to ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP
Process Improvement & Team Development
Support monthly, quarterly, and annual close to ensure consistent application of accounting policies
Partner with cross-functional teams to evaluate and document accounting impacts of new contracts and business initiatives
Improve accounting processes, strengthen controls, and drive automation where possible
Monitor new FASB guidance and recommend practical implementation approaches
Provide guidance to team members on technical accounting matters
Support ad-hoc projects and other accounting or reporting initiatives
You
10+ years of accounting experience, including 6+ years in technical accounting and financial reporting
Active CPA license
Strong U.S. GAAP knowledge and technical accounting research experience
5+ years at a Big 4 firm and/or high-growth technology company
Proficient in accounting systems (NetSuite preferred) and advanced Excel skills
Strong written and verbal communication skills, able to explain complex topics clearly
Highly organized with strong time management and attention to detail
Self-starter who can work independently and meet deadlines
Comfortable in a fast-paced, evolving environment
Curious, proactive, and eager to learn
Nice to Have
Experience supporting an S-1 filing and transition to public company reporting
Background in a national office or accounting advisory practice
Experience in a startup or high-growth technology environment
Familiarity with AI, SaaS/IaaS, or consumption-based business models
Strong knowledge of SEC reporting requirements (10-K, 10-Q, S-1)
Experience implementing new accounting standards
Experience with SOX readiness and public company controls
Proven ability to improve processes and support system implementations
Ability to simplify complex issues and build scalable solutions
Comfortable working independently in ambiguous, fast-paced settings
Proactive mindset with a track record of driving thoughtful improvements
Salary Range Information
The annual salary range for this position has been set based on market data and other factors. However, a salary higher or lower than this range may be appropriate for a candidate whose qualifications differ meaningfully from those listed in the job description.
About Lambda
Founded in 2012, with 500+ employees, and growing fast
Our investors notably include TWG Global, US Innovative Technology Fund (USIT), Andra Capital, SGW, Andrej Karpathy, ARK Invest, Fincadia Advisors, G Squared, In-Q-Tel (IQT), KHK & Partners, NVIDIA, Pegatron, Supermicro, Wistron, Wiwynn, Gradient Ventures, Mercato Partners, SVB, 1517, and Crescent Cove
We have research papers accepted at top machine learning and graphics conferences, including NeurIPS, ICCV, SIGGRAPH, and TOG
Our values are publicly available: https://lambda.ai/careers
We offer generous cash & equity compensation
Health, dental, and vision coverage for you and your dependents
Wellness and commuter stipends for select roles
401k Plan with 2% company match (USA employees)
Flexible paid time off plan that we all actually use
A Final Note:
You do not need to match all of the listed expectations to apply for this position. We are committed to building a team with a variety of backgrounds, experiences, and skills.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Lambda is an Equal Opportunity employer. Applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, age, sex, gender, marital status, sexual orientation and identity, genetic information, veteran status, citizenship, or any other factors prohibited by local, state, or federal law.