Accounting Manager

Overview

A dynamic accounting team is seeking a professional to join their Close and Consolidations Accounting group. This team focuses on delivering accuracy, consistency, and excellence across accounting functions, managing and enhancing the close process and systems, overseeing intercompany activities, and driving strategic initiatives. The role involves both hands-on accounting and program management responsibilities.

Responsibilities

Month-End Close & People Costs

• Manage accounting for all people-related costs including salaries, paid time off, share-based compensation, bonuses, and severance.
• Serve as the primary reviewer for transactions prepared by partner teams such as payroll runs and share-based compensation expense recognition.
• Ensure all necessary journal entries, including accruals, are accurately reflected in financial statements.
• Handle complex areas like equity accelerations, terminations, and severance with accuracy and compliance.
• Prepare or review monthly fluctuation analyses and month-end close presentations related to people costs.
• Collaborate closely with Payroll, Equity, Benefits, and other teams to review processes, identify improvements, and drive enhancements.

Close Optimization & Strategic Initiatives

• Lead efforts to optimize manual close processes through automation and efficiency improvements.
• Manage recurring cross-team accounting programs such as close management, intercompany and consolidation activities, and oversight of outsourcing arrangements.
• Represent accounting in company-wide strategic projects including M&A integrations, new entity formation, and reorganizations.
• Project manage execution of related activities across the accounting organization.
• Drive intra-accounting optimization initiatives to simplify processes, improve accuracy, and enhance scalability.
• Develop and maintain operational policies and internal control frameworks ensuring SOX compliance.
• Deliver financial analysis and develop metrics to provide insight into close processes, supporting optimization and standardization efforts.

Requirements

• 4–6 years of progressive accounting experience, preferably in a large public company environment.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required; CPA strongly preferred.
• Strong foundation in US GAAP with experience in payroll and equity compensation accounting preferred.
• Experience preparing and reviewing journal entries and reconciliations with a critical and analytical approach.
• Proven ability to lead or support cross-functional projects and programs, balancing execution with strategic priorities.
• Passion for process improvement and automation with a track record of implementing scalable solutions.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail, capable of managing competing priorities under tight deadlines.
• Strong communication skills to collaborate effectively across Finance, HR, Legal, and Technology teams.
• Experience with Workday Financials or another large ERP system preferred.
• Advanced Excel skills or proficiency with similar data tools.
• Knowledge of multi-entity structures and intercompany accounting preferred.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, innovative, and rapidly evolving environment.

Compensation & Benefits

• This is a remote position; employees may work from any U.S. state with limited exceptions.
• Base salary ranges vary by location:
  • California, Connecticut, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Washington state, and Washington DC: $99,700 - $159,300 annually.
  • Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Minnesota, Nevada, Ohio, Rhode Island, and Vermont: $94,700 - $151,300 annually.
• Eligibility for equity awards based on experience, performance, and location.
• Compensation will not fall below the salary threshold for exempt employees in the employee’s state of residence.

Location

• Remote position with flexibility to work from a physical location of the employee’s choice within the United States, subject to company policies and exceptions.