Accounting Manager

Overview

This role owns the accounting close, reporting, and accounting controls that support a scaling technology business. You will apply US GAAP across revenue, accruals, prepaids, fixed assets, leases, and equity transactions while maintaining accurate, audit-ready financial records.

You will lead close execution, strengthen SOX controls, and partner with FP&A, legal, tax, and external auditors on SEC-aligned reporting requirements. The position is remote and based in Seattle.

Responsibilities

• Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual close activities, including:
  • Account reconciliations
  • Journal entries
  • Variance analysis
  • Close-calendar management
• Review technical accounting conclusions and apply US GAAP to areas including revenue recognition, stock-based compensation, leases, business combinations, and other complex transactions
• Prepare and review schedules supporting financial statements, SEC filings, audit requests, and management reporting
• Design, document, and operate SOX controls across the financial close, procure-to-pay, order-to-cash, and equity processes
• Manage and develop accounting staff, including setting review standards, assigning workloads, and improving close-cycle efficiency
• Partner with FP&A, tax, legal, payroll, and external auditors to resolve accounting issues and deliver accurate reporting on schedule
• Improve accounting systems and reporting workflows using ERP tools, spreadsheet models, and automation to strengthen data integrity and scalability

Requirements

• 5-8 years of progressive accounting experience, including 2+ years managing or reviewing the work of accounting professionals
• 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 technical accounting research
• Hands-on experience with an ERP system such as NetSuite, SAP, or Oracle and advanced Excel or Google Sheets skills
• Experience managing month-end close, account reconciliations, audit support, financial statement preparation, and control documentation
• Clear written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain accounting conclusions to finance and non-finance stakeholders

Preferred Qualifications

• Public-company experience, SEC reporting, IPO-readiness, SaaS revenue recognition
• Experience with FloQast, Workiva, BlackLine, or similar tools

Location

Remote; based in Seattle