Overview
This role owns the monthly close process, general ledger integrity, and technical accounting for a technology organization operating under US GAAP with SOX and SEC reporting obligations.
Responsibilities
- Own the monthly, quarterly, and annual close cycle, driving the close calendar across AP, AR, payroll, and revenue teams to meet reporting deadlines
- Prepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations, and flux analyses in NetSuite (or similar ERP), ensuring general ledger accuracy
- Apply ASC 606, ASC 842, and ASC 350 guidance to revenue contracts, leases, and capitalized software; document positions in technical memos
- Design, execute, and monitor SOX key controls, coordinating walkthroughs and remediation with internal and external auditors
- Support quarterly and annual SEC reporting, including drafting footnotes and tie-outs for 10-Q and 10-K filings
- Partner with FP&A and engineering to automate reconciliations and improve close tooling (BlackLine, FloQast, or similar)
- Mentor and develop staff accountants, reviewing their work and building scalable close procedures
Requirements
- 5–8 years of combined public accounting and industry experience, ideally Big 4 or national firm plus tech company exposure
- Active CPA license
- Deep working knowledge of US GAAP, including ASC 606 revenue recognition, and hands-on SOX control ownership
- Proficiency with a modern ERP (NetSuite, SAP, or Oracle) and close-management tools
- Experience supporting external audits and SEC financial reporting timelines
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
Preferred Qualifications
- CPA-track candidates without license
- Experience with SaaS metrics and ARR reporting
- SQL/Python experience for reconciliation automation