Overview
This role owns the monthly close and general ledger for a high-growth technology organization. Responsibilities include ensuring accurate, GAAP-compliant financial statements delivered on schedule, with support across complex accounting areas such as revenue recognition (ASC 606), stock-based compensation, accruals, and intercompany accounting. The position also drives SOX compliance, supports SEC reporting deliverables, and builds scalable close processes to keep pace with company growth.
Responsibilities
- Own the month-end and year-end close, including journal entries, reconciliations, and flux analysis across cash, prepaid, accrued liabilities, and equity accounts
- Prepare and review financial statements and supporting schedules in accordance with US GAAP for internal and external stakeholders
- Drive SOX 404 compliance by maintaining control documentation, coordinating walkthroughs and testing, and remediating deficiencies with process owners
- Support quarterly and annual SEC reporting, including drafting footnotes and technical memos for complex transactions (ASC 606, ASC 842, ASC 350)
- Partner with FP&A, revenue, and legal teams to ensure accurate accounting for contracts, SaaS billing, and capitalization decisions
- Manage and develop 1-2 direct reports, including review of their work and building close automation and process improvements
- Coordinate external audits, including PBC request lists, fieldwork logistics, and timely resolution of auditor comments
Requirements
- 5-8 years of accounting experience, including public accounting (Big 4 or national firm) and/or technical accounting roles at a public or high-growth private company
- Deep knowledge of US GAAP with hands-on experience applying ASC 606, ASC 842, and business combinations (ASC 805)
- Practical SOX compliance experience, including designing, documenting, or testing internal controls over financial reporting
- CPA (active or in progress) and a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
- Advanced Excel skills and hands-on experience with a major ERP (NetSuite, Workday, SAP, or Oracle) and close-management tools (BlackLine, FloQast, or similar)
- Proven ability to manage competing deadlines during close while maintaining accuracy and audit readiness
Preferred Qualifications
- SaaS or technology industry experience
- IPO-readiness exposure
- Familiarity with SQL or data-warehouse tools for reconciliations
Compensation & Benefits
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Location
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