Overview
This role owns the monthly close, general ledger integrity, and technical accounting for a fast-scaling technology organization, ensuring financials are accurate, timely, and compliant with US GAAP.
Reporting to the Controller, you will lead the close process and serve as a key line of defense for SOX compliance by driving controls, reconciliations, and audit readiness that support SEC reporting.
Responsibilities
- Own the monthly, quarterly, and annual close process, delivering accurate financial statements within a 5-day close timeline
- Review complex journal entries, reconciliations, and account analyses covering revenue recognition (ASC 606), accruals, and prepaid/deferred balances
- Research and document technical accounting positions under US GAAP; draft memos for new transactions, contracts, and accounting standard updates
- Maintain and test SOX 404 internal controls over financial reporting, coordinating remediation and working directly with external auditors
- Improve close and reporting workflows in NetSuite (or similar ERP), including automation of reconciliations and consolidation
- Manage and develop a team of 2–3 staff accountants, setting priorities and reviewing deliverables
- Support quarterly reviews and annual audits, including preparation of financial statements and supporting schedules for SEC reporting
Requirements
- 5–8 years of combined public accounting and industry experience, including Big 4 or national firm background
- CPA license (active or inactive) with deep working knowledge of US GAAP and ASC 606
- Hands-on SOX controls experience, including designing, executing, and remediating key controls
- Proficiency with a major ERP (NetSuite, SAP, Oracle, or Workday) and strong Excel modeling skills
- Experience managing direct reports and coordinating external audit requests under tight deadlines
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required
Preferred Qualifications
- SEC reporting experience (10-K/10-Q drafting)
- SaaS revenue models
- Equity accounting (ASC 718)
- FloQast/BlackLine implementation experience
Compensation & Benefits
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Location
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