Accounting Manager

Overview

This role owns core accounting operations, month-end/quarter-end close management, and financial reporting for a technology business operating under US GAAP. Responsibilities include leading monthly and quarterly close activities, maintaining accounting policies and controls, and partnering with finance, legal, and operations on complex transactions.

The position strengthens the control environment through SOX compliance, supports SEC reporting requirements, and ensures financial data is complete, accurate, and audit-ready. This is a remote role based in Washington, DC, with regular collaboration across finance and business teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual close activities, including journal entries, account reconciliations, accruals, intercompany activity, and variance analysis
• Prepare and review US GAAP financial statements, management reporting, and supporting schedules for SEC filings and external audits
• Design, document, and operate SOX controls across close, revenue, procure-to-pay, payroll, and financial reporting processes
• Manage accounting policies and technical assessments for revenue recognition, leases, stock-based compensation, consolidations, and other complex transactions
• Oversee the general ledger and financial systems, including ERP workflows, chart of accounts, integrations, and data-quality controls
• Partner with FP&A, tax, legal, payroll, and business operations to resolve accounting issues and improve reporting processes
• Coach and review the work of accounting staff while maintaining close calendars, control certifications, and audit deliverables

Requirements

• 5-8 years of progressive accounting experience, including experience as a senior accountant or accounting manager in a technology or high-growth environment
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• Active CPA license or progress toward CPA certification preferred
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP, SOX controls, SEC reporting requirements, and technical accounting research
• Hands-on experience with ERP and close-management systems such as NetSuite, Oracle, Workday, BlackLine, or comparable platforms
• Advanced Excel or Google Sheets skills, including reconciliations, financial models, pivot tables, and data validation; experience with reporting or BI tools preferred
• Proven ability to manage audits, improve close timelines, document accounting processes, and communicate financial issues clearly to senior stakeholders

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with ASC 606, ASC 842, ASC 718, public-company reporting, SaaS accounting, and implementing or upgrading financial systems

Location

Remote role based in Washington, DC, with regular collaboration across finance and business teams.