Accounting Manager

Overview

This hands-on managerial role owns the monthly close, general ledger integrity, and technical accounting for a scaling technology organization. The work ensures financial statements are accurate, timely, and audit-ready, with direct impact on SEC reporting, SOX compliance, and financial visibility for leadership decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Own the monthly, quarterly, and annual close process end-to-end, meeting tight reporting deadlines while maintaining accuracy
• Prepare and review complex technical accounting memos under US GAAP, including:
  • ASC 606 revenue recognition
  • ASC 842 leases
  • ASC 350 intangibles
• Drive SOX 404 compliance by maintaining key controls documentation, coordinating control testing, and remediating deficiencies with process owners
• Coordinate external audits with Big 4 or regional audit teams, including:
  • managing PBC lists
  • supporting walkthroughs
  • resolving open items
• Review journal entries, reconciliations, and account analyses across revenue, accruals, and intercompany balances
• Partner with FP&A and engineering finance on budgeting, variance analysis, and systems improvements (NetSuite or similar ERP)
• Manage and develop 2–3 direct reports, setting standards for quality and review

Requirements

• 4–7 years of combined public accounting and industry experience, ideally with technology sector exposure
• Active CPA license required
• Deep working knowledge of US GAAP, ASC 606, and SEC reporting frameworks, including direct SOX implementation or testing experience
• Hands-on ERP experience (NetSuite, Workday, or SAP) and strong Excel modeling skills
• Demonstrated ability to manage a close calendar and prioritize under deadline pressure
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA-track coursework strongly preferred

Preferred Qualifications

• Big 4 audit background
• IPO-readiness or S-1 experience
• Exposure to NetSuite optimization or automation tools like FloQast