Senior Accountant

Overview

This role involves joining the finance team as a Senior Accountant. The position is responsible for accurate, timely financial reporting as the organization grows, with ownership of key components of the month-end close, maintenance of a reliable general ledger, and support for audit, compliance, and technical accounting work for a SaaS business.

The role also supports process improvement efforts, partners with finance leadership on systems and automation as the team scales, and mentors other team members.

Responsibilities

Month-End Close & General Ledger

• Own key components of the monthly, quarterly, and annual close process, including journal entries, accruals, and account reconciliations
• Maintain the general ledger and ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial data across all entities
• Prepare and review balance sheet reconciliations, identifying and resolving discrepancies in a timely manner

Technical Accounting & Compliance

• Research and document technical accounting positions common to SaaS businesses (e.g., revenue recognition under ASC 606, lease accounting)
• Support the annual financial statement audit, including preparing schedules and responding to auditor requests
• Help maintain and strengthen internal controls appropriate for a PE-backed company

Process Improvement & Systems

• Identify and implement process improvements to increase efficiency and accuracy of the close cycle
• Partner with the Controller on systems and automation initiatives (e.g., ERP and close management) as the finance function scales
• Document accounting policies and procedures to support a growing, distributed finance team

Team Leadership & Process Ownership

• Mentor and develop team members’ technical skills, supporting growth into more advanced responsibilities over time
• Manage the intake and prioritization of ad hoc requests and one-off analyses directed to the accounting team, ensuring they are handled without disrupting the close
• Partner with the team to identify opportunities to streamline manual, repetitive processes and improve overall efficiency

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
• 4+ years of progressive accounting experience, including hands-on ownership of the month-end close process
• Strong working knowledge of US GAAP
• Experience with ERP/accounting systems and advanced Excel skills
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple deadlines independently in a remote environment
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain accounting concepts to non-finance stakeholders

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a SaaS or subscription-based business, including familiarity with ASC 606 revenue recognition
• Experience working on a small, remote-first finance team where the role spans broadly across close, reporting, and process building

Compensation & Benefits

Not provided.

Location

Remote environment (ability to manage multiple deadlines independently in a remote environment required).