Accounting Manager

Overview

This role owns core US GAAP close and reporting processes for a growing technology business. Responsibilities include account reconciliations, accruals, consolidations, and management reporting. The position partners with finance, legal, tax, and business teams to maintain accurate books and a controlled reporting environment.

This role strengthens SOX controls, supports SEC reporting requirements, and improves systems and processes behind a timely, audit-ready close. The role is based in Seattle, WA and operates remotely, with regular collaboration across distributed teams.

Responsibilities

• Own the monthly, quarterly, and annual close calendar, including journal entries, accruals, account reconciliations, and variance analysis
• Prepare and review US GAAP financial statements, management reporting packages, and supporting schedules
• Maintain and test SOX controls; coordinate remediation plans and provide documentation for internal and external audits
• Support SEC reporting deliverables, including 10-K, 10-Q, earnings materials, and technical accounting disclosures
• Manage accounting workflows in ERP and close-management systems, improving automation, data integrity, and review controls
• Lead and develop accounting staff while setting standards for review quality, documentation, and deadline ownership
• Partner with FP&A, tax, legal, payroll, and operational teams to resolve complex accounting issues and explain financial results

Requirements

• 3-8 years of progressive accounting experience, including experience managing or reviewing month-end and year-end close activities
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; CPA license or active pursuit strongly preferred
• Strong working knowledge of US GAAP, SOX controls, technical accounting, and SEC reporting requirements
• Hands-on experience with ERP and financial systems such as NetSuite, Workday Financials, Oracle, SAP, or similar
• Advanced Excel skills, including pivot tables, lookups, financial modeling, and reconciliation analysis; experience with close-management or reporting tools preferred
• Clear written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present accounting conclusions and reporting risks to senior stakeholders

Preferred Qualifications

• Public-company reporting experience
• Big Four or national accounting firm background
• SaaS or technology industry experience
• Experience with ASC 606, ASC 842, or acquisition accounting

Location

Seattle, WA (remote with regular collaboration across distributed teams)