Accounting Manager

Overview

This role owns the close, reporting, and internal controls for a fast-growing technology organization. Responsibilities include leading month-end and quarter-end close activities across ASC 606 revenue recognition, stock-based compensation, and lease accounting, while maintaining a control environment that can support SOX 404 testing and external audit scrutiny.

The organization operates remotely and follows a structured close calendar; this position is central to keeping the close process reliable as the business scales.

Responsibilities

• Own the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close, delivering accurate GAAP financial statements within a 5–7 business day close timeline
• Prepare and review complex journal entries and reconciliations covering revenue (ASC 606), accruals, prepaid expenses, fixed assets, and equity
• Manage SOX 404 compliance by documenting key controls, coordinating control testing with internal audit and external auditors, and remediating deficiencies
• Lead external audit requests, prepare PBC schedules, and resolve auditor comments through opinion issuance
• Drive technical accounting memos for new transactions and standards, including SEC-related disclosures for 10-K and S-1 readiness
• Improve close efficiency through automation in NetSuite (or similar ERP), workpaper management tools, and documented procedures
• Supervise and develop staff/senior accountants, reviewing work and building team capability

Requirements

• 5–8 years of combined public accounting and industry experience; Big 4 or national firm background preferred
• Deep knowledge of US GAAP and SEC reporting frameworks; hands-on experience with SOX 404 controls and testing
• Prior experience managing a close in a SaaS or high-growth technology environment, including ASC 606 revenue recognition
• Proficiency with NetSuite, SAP, or a comparable ERP; strong Excel modeling and workpaper skills
• CPA (active or lapsed with plans to maintain)
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

Preferred Qualifications

• Technical accounting exposure to S-1/IPO preparation, stock-based compensation (ASC 718), or experience with FloQast/BlackLine close management tools

Compensation & Benefits

Not specified in the provided description.