Accounting Manager

Overview

This role owns the monthly close, general ledger integrity, and external reporting for a fast-growing technology organization. The Accounting Manager ensures accurate financial statements under US GAAP and drives the organization’s SOX compliance program across key control areas.

This is a hands-on leadership position managing a small team, partnering cross-functionally to improve systems and revenue automation, and supporting SEC-facing reporting and external audit. Reporting is to the Corporate Controller.

Responsibilities

• Own the monthly, quarterly, and annual close process, delivering accurate GAAP financial statements on tight timelines
• Manage and develop a team of 2–4 staff and senior accountants, including review of journal entries, reconciliations, and flux analyses
• Drive SOX 404 compliance by documenting key controls, coordinating control testing with internal audit, and remediating deficiencies
• Prepare and review technical accounting memos covering revenue recognition (ASC 606), stock-based compensation (ASC 718), leases, and other complex topics
• Support external audit and SEC reporting, including coordination of PBC lists, preparation of draft financial statements, and footnote support
• Partner with systems and engineering teams to improve close automation in NetSuite and reduce manual reconciliations
• Monitor new accounting standards and assess business impact of proposed ASUs and evolving guidance

Requirements

• 5–8 years of combined public accounting and industry experience, including Big 4 or national firm audit background
• Deep knowledge of US GAAP, ASC 606, and SOX internal controls over financial reporting
• Active CPA license; BS in Accounting or Finance required
• Hands-on ERP experience (NetSuite, SAP, or Oracle) and advanced Excel proficiency
• Prior people-management experience with a track record of developing direct reports
• Experience supporting external audits and preparing SEC reporting deliverables (10-K/10-Q familiarity)

Preferred Qualifications

• SEC registrant or IPO-readiness experience
• Familiarity with ASC 842/ASC 350 implementations
• SQL/automation skills (Alteryx, Power Query)