Accounting Manager

Overview

The organization is seeking an Accounting Manager to own core US GAAP accounting processes, monthly close activities, and financial reporting for a fast-growing technology business. This role ensures accurate, timely results across revenue, expenses, accruals, fixed assets, and other significant balance sheet accounts.

The position will lead monthly and quarterly close processes, strengthen internal controls under SOX, and partner with finance, legal, tax, and operational teams on SEC-oriented reporting requirements. This role is remote and based in Austin, TX.

Responsibilities

• Lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual close calendar, including journal entries, account reconciliations, accruals, and variance analysis
• Prepare and review US GAAP financial statements, management schedules, and supporting documentation for external reporting
• Maintain and improve SOX controls, including control narratives, evidence collection, testing coordination, and remediation tracking
• Manage accounting workflows in NetSuite or a comparable ERP, including chart-of-accounts governance and close automation
• Review revenue, deferred revenue, stock-based compensation, leases, and other technical accounting areas for accurate recognition and disclosure
• Partner with external auditors, tax advisors, and internal stakeholders to resolve audit requests and document accounting conclusions
• Build reporting in Excel, Google Sheets, or BI tools to explain trends, identify risks, and communicate close results to finance leadership

Requirements

• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, including experience in a technology, SaaS, or public-company environment
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; CPA certification or active pursuit strongly preferred
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP, financial statement preparation, account reconciliations, and technical accounting research
• Hands-on experience with SOX controls, audit support, and SEC reporting processes or related public-company compliance requirements
• Advanced Excel or Google Sheets skills, including pivot tables, complex formulas, and financial analysis; experience with NetSuite or a comparable ERP
• Proven ability to manage close deadlines, improve accounting processes, and communicate clearly with auditors and cross-functional partners

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA license
• SaaS revenue recognition experience
• IPO or SEC filing experience
• Familiarity with FloQast, Workiva, BlackLine, or similar accounting close and reporting tools

Location

Remote, based in Austin, TX.