Lead Accountant, GL Accounting

Overview

This role is remote in the US and includes up to 10% travel to the NYC office. You must be able to work daily in the Eastern Standard Time Zone.

The organization is seeking a Lead Accountant, GL Accounting, to grow from assisting with to leading month-end close processes. The ideal candidate understands US GAAP with a strong focus on revenue recognition, AR, deferred revenue, inventory/COGS, AP/accrued expenses, prepaids, and fixed assets. The role includes hands-on month-end close responsibilities such as journal entry preparation, balance sheet reconciliations, P&L variance analyses, and financial reporting.

Responsibilities

• Own month-end close preparation tasks, including:
  • Preparing journal entries with strong JE support
  • Completing balance sheet reconciliations
  • Creating supporting schedules for financial reporting
  • Preparing documents for audit requests
• Review work prepared by junior staff, provide timely feedback, and train/coach junior staff as needed.
• Perform cross-period and actual-vs-forecast analyses for balance sheet and P&L items.
  • Explain large variances
  • Identify missing revenue or expenses and determine whether to accrue
• Maintain accurate documentation for managed areas in accordance with US GAAP.
• Prepare documents for audit requests and assist with auditor Q&A to support an annual audit.
• Streamline processes by identifying inefficiencies and partnering with leadership on solutions.
• Collaborate with the Controller and VP of Finance to establish and implement internal controls and accounting policies.
• Research US GAAP technical accounting topics as needed.
• Manage multiple tasks under tight deadlines with strong attention to detail and accuracy.
  • Keep the Controller and VP of Finance informed of issues and brainstorm solutions
• Stay open to learning new systems and taking on new tasks and challenges.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance.
• Active CPA license.
• Minimum 5 years of accounting experience, with a mix of public accounting (audit only) and industry accounting.
• Extensive hands-on experience with month-end close, including:
  • Preparing journal entries
  • Preparing balance sheet reconciliations
  • Preparing support schedules for financial statements and audits
  • Reviewing and approving work prepared by others
  • Maintaining process and procedure documentation
• Ability to assist with, and eventually take ownership of, financial reporting and periodic tax filings.
• Strong attention to detail and a sense of ownership and responsibility.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent project management skills, including the ability to prioritize tasks to meet tight or competing deadlines.
• Ability to work independently as a self-starter without close supervision.
• Ability to collaborate cross-functionally with others inside and outside of Accounting.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal).
• Ability to train and coach others and provide timely feedback.
• Prior experience with one or more of the following is preferred (adaptable to new systems):
  • Sage Intacct (ERP)
  • Ramp (expense management)
  • Nominal (close management)
  • Tesorio (billings, cash collection and application)
  • Salesforce (CRM)

Preferred Qualifications

• Public accounting experience from one of the Big 4 accounting firms.
• Industry accounting experience in GL Accounting and/or from a SaaS company.
• People management experience.
• Training and coaching experience.
• Experience with AI tools for automation and efficiency improvements.

Compensation & Benefits

Compensation

• Expected base salary range: $125,000–$150,000
• Actual compensation depends on factors including budget, skills, experience, location, and internal equity.
• May be eligible for bonuses, equity, or other forms of compensation, where applicable.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision plans (employer covers 80%) starting day 1
• 401(k) plan with a match
• 10 paid holidays, 20 vacation days, 5 sick days, 3 floating holidays
• Basic Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance (employer covers 100%)
• Short- and Long-Term Disability (employer covers 100%)
• Paid Family Leave
• Employee Assistance Program
• Quarterly self-care stipends
• Access to optional benefits including pre-tax flexible healthcare spending accounts (FSA and HSA), Dependent Care FSA, and Commuter Benefits, as well as optional Supplemental Life, AD&D, Hospital Indemnity, Legal, Accident, Critical Illness, Pet, and Personal Liability Insurance

Location

• Remote in the US
• Up to 10% travel to the NYC office
• Must be able to work in the Eastern Standard Time Zone daily