Senior Accounting Manager
Overview
A rapidly growing finance and accounting consulting firm is seeking a Senior Accounting Manager to join their remote team. The firm specializes in providing fractional CFO and accounting services to venture-backed emerging growth clients, supporting companies from inception to over $50M in revenue. This role offers the opportunity to work with innovative early-stage companies across various startup hubs in the US.
Responsibilities
- Manage full-cycle month-end close processes for multiple clients
- Produce monthly financial statements and budget vs actual analyses
- Assist with financial modeling and forecasting
- Oversee accounts receivable, including invoicing, collections, and contract review
- Manage accounts payable ensuring accurate entry, timely payments, and policy compliance
- Process employee onboarding, payroll, and terminations
- Mentor and train junior team members
- Assist with creation of financial statements, management reporting, cash management, and departmental budgets and forecasts
- Develop and establish accounting policies and procedures (preferred)
Requirements
- Strong understanding of GAAP; CPA preferred
- Advanced proficiency in Excel
- Experience with accounting and financial software such as QuickBooks Online, Xero, NetSuite, Campfire, Brex, Ramp, Rippling, Gusto, Rillet, Carta
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Ability to exercise independent judgment and decision-making
- Capable of managing multiple projects and priorities simultaneously
- Professional curiosity, creativity, and a passion for continuous learning and improvement
Education & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance preferred; CPA preferred
- Minimum 7 years of progressive accounting experience, including at least 2 years in a supervisory role
- Experience working in fast-paced technology or professional services environments
Professional Attributes
- High professional integrity
- Energetic and enthusiastic with a commitment to exceeding client expectations
- Flexible and open to working on diverse assignments, industries, and roles
- Quick learner able to make an immediate impact and provide value-added service
- Strong relationship-building skills with clients, leadership, and peers
- Confident in professional skills and ability to communicate qualifications effectively
- Team player with a desire to contribute to long-term organizational growth
- Entrepreneurial mindset with passion for startups and early-stage growth companies
Compensation & Benefits
- Salary range: $130,000 to $150,000 per year plus bonus
- Health, dental, and vision insurance with 100% employee coverage on base plans and 70% coverage for family members
- Participation in Flexible Spending Accounts and 401(k) plan
- Three weeks paid time off
- Voluntary life insurance and disability plans
- Work-from-home allowance
- Flexible work schedules and prorated benefits available for part-time hires
Location
This is a remote position with preference for candidates located in San Francisco/Bay Area, Los Angeles/Southern California, New York City, Austin, or Boston. Candidates from other locations are welcome to apply. Some travel is required for in-person company events (approximately 2-3 weeks per year) and onboarding training within the first three months.
Additional Information
This job description is not exhaustive and duties may change with or without notice. The employer is an equal opportunity organization committed to diversity and encourages applications from individuals of diverse racial, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds, women, LGBTQ+ individuals, and persons with disabilities.