Senior Accounting Manager

Overview

A fast-growing vertical SaaS organization focused on empowering personal injury lawyers and victims through technology and AI is seeking an Accounting Manager. This role involves managing daily accounting operations and building scalable processes to support future growth. The position requires a hands-on leader comfortable working in a startup environment, balancing team management with detailed accounting execution.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end accounting operations including general ledger, accounts payable, payroll, and month-end close to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting.
• Oversee payroll processing, tax compliance, regulatory filings, and manage the annual audit process to ensure audit readiness.
• Supervise accurate data entry, coding, and timely processing of invoices while maintaining strong controls over disbursements.
• Lead and develop a team consisting of a payroll accountant, senior accountant, and staff accountant by setting priorities, reviewing work, and driving performance.
• Identify and implement process improvements and automation opportunities to increase efficiency using existing software tools.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure accurate expense tracking, adherence to processes, and meeting deadlines.
• Support international accounting activities including foreign subsidiaries, intercompany transactions, and consolidations ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Maintain high standards for accuracy and completeness, ensuring all financial records are audit-ready and well-documented.

Requirements

• Minimum 7 years of progressive accounting experience covering general ledger, payroll, accounts payable, and month-end close.
• At least 2 years of people management experience with direct oversight of accounting staff.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or Business Administration; CPA preferred.
• Experience with international accounting, consolidations, or cross-border operations is preferred.
• Proficiency with modern accounting and payroll systems and ability to quickly learn and optimize new tools.
• Strong growth mindset with a desire to understand underlying financial drivers and continuously improve processes.
• Excellent attention to detail with the ability to produce accurate work and consistently meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: $152,000 - $196,000 annually.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance plans available for employees and their families.
• Additional insurance options including life, accident, and critical illness coverage.
• Flexible paid time off, sick leave, short-term and long-term disability.
• Observance of 10 US holidays and Canadian statutory holidays by province.
• Home office stipend.
• Retirement plans: 401(k) for US-based employees and RRSP for Canada-based employees.
• Paid parental leave.
• Local in-person meet-up programs.
• Office hubs located in San Francisco and Toronto.

Location

Positions are based in hubs located in San Francisco, CA, and Toronto, Canada.

Equal Opportunity

The organization is committed to diversity and inclusion and does not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.