Accounting Manager

Overview

This role owns core financial reporting and accounting operations for a technology business, including close, revenue and expense accounting, account reconciliations, and adherence to US GAAP. The Accounting Manager partners across finance, legal, operations, and external auditors to produce accurate, timely financial statements and supporting schedules.

Key focus areas include strengthening the accounting control environment, maintaining SOX documentation, and translating complex transactions into clear accounting conclusions under US GAAP and SEC reporting frameworks. The position is critical to audit readiness, reliable management reporting, and scalable finance processes as the business grows.

Responsibilities

• Lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual close process, including journal entries, accruals, account reconciliations, and flux analysis
• Prepare and review US GAAP financial statements, management reporting packages, and supporting schedules for SEC-related reporting requirements
• Evaluate accounting treatment for revenue, stock-based compensation, leases, business combinations, and other complex transactions; document conclusions in technical accounting memos
• Manage SOX controls, testing support, remediation tracking, and process documentation in partnership with internal and external auditors
• Own close and reporting workflows in ERP and financial systems such as NetSuite, Workday Financials, or SAP, and improve automation and data integrity
• Coordinate audit requests, prepare PBC materials, and resolve review findings with auditors and cross-functional stakeholders
• Develop accounting policies, train team members, and identify process improvements that reduce close timelines and reporting risk

Requirements

• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, including experience in public accounting, corporate accounting, or a high-growth technology environment
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; active CPA license strongly preferred
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP, SOX controls, SEC reporting requirements, and financial statement preparation
• Hands-on experience with month-end close, technical accounting research, reconciliations, audit coordination, and internal control documentation
• Proficiency with ERP and financial reporting systems such as NetSuite, Workday Financials, SAP, Oracle, or similar, plus advanced Excel or Google Sheets skills
• Clear written and verbal communication, strong judgment, and the ability to manage deadlines across multiple stakeholders

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with IPO readiness, ASC 606 revenue recognition, stock-based compensation, SEC filings, financial systems implementation, or accounting automation