Accounting Manager

Overview

This role owns the monthly close, financial reporting, and internal controls for a growing technology organization. The Accounting Manager ensures accurate, GAAP-compliant reporting and supports SOX compliance as the business scales revenue and complexity.

The position partners with FP&A, revenue, and engineering finance to build an accounting function capable of supporting an eventual public-company posture, including SEC-ready reporting standards.

Responsibilities

• Own the month-end and year-end close, ensuring accurate, GAAP-compliant financials delivered on a tight close calendar (target: 8 business days)
• Manage complex revenue recognition under ASC 606, including multi-element SaaS contracts, deferred revenue, and contract modification analysis
• Maintain and test the SOX 404 control environment by documenting key controls, coordinating control walkthroughs, and remediating deficiencies with process owners
• Prepare and review technical accounting memos for non-routine transactions, including:
  • ASC 842 leases
  • ASC 350 intangibles
  • capitalization under ASU 2018-12
• Coordinate external audits and quarterly reviews, owning PBC lists and resolving auditor requests quickly
• Drive automation and close efficiency in the ERP (NetSuite or similar), including journal entry templates, flux reporting, and reconciliations in BlackLine or comparable tools
• Supervise and develop 2-3 staff accountants, reviewing their work and building depth across the team

Requirements

• 5-8 years of combined public accounting and industry experience; Big Four or national firm background preferred
• CPA license (active or in good standing)
• Deep working knowledge of US GAAP, with strong ASC 606 revenue recognition experience in a SaaS or technology environment
• Hands-on SOX experience designing, documenting, and testing internal controls over financial reporting
• Advanced ERP proficiency (NetSuite, Oracle, or SAP) and reconciliation/close automation tools
• Experience coordinating external audits with tight, predictable timelines
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience at a company preparing for IPO or SOX 404(b) readiness
• Exposure to SEC reporting (10-K/10-Q)
• SQL or data-automation skills for accounting analytics