Accounting Manager

Overview

This role owns the accounting close and reporting engine for a growing technology business, ensuring general ledger integrity, monthly and quarterly closes, and financial statements prepared under US GAAP.

Responsibilities

• Own the month-end and quarter-end close across revenue recognition (ASC 606), accruals, and reconciliations, meeting tight deadlines with accurate deliverables
• Prepare and review financial statements and supporting schedules in accordance with US GAAP, including flux analysis and management reporting
• Lead SOX compliance, including documenting key controls, coordinating walkthroughs and testing, and remediating deficiencies with process owners
• Manage technical accounting research on ASC topics (revenue, capitalization, leases, stock-based compensation) and document position papers for leadership and auditors
• Partner with FP&A and business teams on budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis; translate operational activity into accurate accounting
• Drive automation and scaling of the close process using ERP and reporting tools (NetSuite, Workiva, or similar) to reduce manual effort each quarter
• Coordinate external audit requests and support quarterly reviews and annual audits with complete, audit-ready PBC lists

Requirements

• 5–8 years of combined public accounting and industry experience, including close ownership at a technology or high-growth company
• Deep working knowledge of US GAAP and SOX controls; familiarity with SEC reporting requirements (10-K/10-Q exposure a plus)
• CPA (active or in progress)
• Hands-on ERP and close tooling experience: NetSuite, SAP, Oracle, Workiva, or comparable systems
• Strong technical accounting research and writing skills; comfortable documenting positions and defending them to auditors
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required; Master’s in Accounting a plus

Preferred Qualifications

• Big 4 or national firm audit background
• Experience scaling a close process through rapid headcount or revenue growth
• ASC 842 or ASC 350 specialization