Accounting Manager

Overview

This role owns core accounting operations, period-end close, and financial reporting for a scaling technology business. Responsibilities include applying US GAAP across revenue, expenses, accruals, fixed assets, leases, and technical accounting matters, while maintaining accurate records in the ERP and supporting audit readiness.

The Accounting Manager leads close execution, strengthens SOX-aligned controls, and partners with finance, legal, tax, and business teams on reporting and compliance requirements to support reliable SEC reporting, forecast accuracy, and disciplined financial decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Own the monthly, quarterly, and annual close process, including reconciliations, journal entries, accruals, flux analysis, and close-calendar management
• Prepare and review US GAAP financial statements, management reporting, and supporting schedules for SEC filings and external audits
• Maintain and improve SOX controls over financial reporting, including control documentation, evidence collection, testing support, and remediation tracking
• Manage accounting for revenue recognition, stock-based compensation, leases, prepaid expenses, fixed assets, and other complex transactions
• Operate and enhance accounting workflows in systems such as NetSuite, Workday, FloQast, BlackLine, or comparable ERP and close-management tools
• Lead, coach, and review the work of accounting professionals while coordinating deliverables across FP&A, tax, treasury, payroll, legal, and external auditors
• Identify process and control gaps; automate recurring work with Excel, SQL, or reporting tools; and deliver recommendations to improve close quality and cycle time

Requirements

• 5–8 years of progressive accounting experience, including experience in public accounting, corporate accounting, or a high-growth technology environment
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; CPA or active CPA progress preferred
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP, SEC reporting requirements, internal controls, and SOX compliance
• Hands-on experience managing month-end and quarter-end close, account reconciliations, financial statement preparation, and audit requests
• Proficiency with ERP and close-management systems; advanced Excel skills including pivot tables, lookups, and financial modeling
• Clear written and verbal communication, sound judgment, and the ability to manage competing deadlines with high attention to detail

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA certification
• SEC reporting experience
• Technical accounting memo writing
• Experience with NetSuite or BlackLine
• Familiarity with ASC 606, ASC 842, or ASC 718