Senior Accounting Manager

Overview

The organization is seeking a Senior Accounting Manager to provide enterprise-level leadership over global accounting operations. This role ensures the integrity, scalability, and compliance of financial reporting across all entities. Responsibilities include ownership of complex accounting matters, development of accounting policy and control frameworks, and partnering with executive finance leadership to support audit readiness and business growth.

Responsibilities

Technical Accounting Expertise

• Serve as a subject-matter expert for complex, technical accounting areas including:
  • Lease accounting (ASC 842)
  • Derivatives (FX spots, forwards, swaps, and options)
  • Deferred contract costs
  • Capitalized internal-use software
  • Foreign currency translation and remeasurement
• Provide expert technical guidance on significant or non-routine transactions, business model changes, and market expansions to ensure proper accounting classification and treatment.
• Review and ensure accurate treatment of interest and dividend income on marketable securities, including reconciliations and investment accounting.
• Calculate and reconcile gains and losses on derivatives throughout the period, ensuring proper accounting treatment.
• Oversee the opening balance process for acquired entities, including purchase price allocation (PPA) entries and supporting analysis for M&A activities.
• Support operational ledger development for salary and tax payments as part of a cross-functional initiative, including:
  • Designing and reviewing journal entry events
  • Understanding underlying processes
  • Advising on accounting logic as AI-driven automation is implemented

Month-End and Quarterly Close

• Prepare the consolidated statement of cash flows, including proper classification of operating, investing, and financing activities and reconciliation of significant changes.
• Calculate and reconcile gains and losses on derivatives; prepare supporting analysis and documentation for financial statements and footnote presentation.
• Review lease accounting positions under ASC 842, including lease modifications and impairment assessments, and prepare lease accounting disclosures for consolidated financial statements.
• Review and post deferred contract cost adjustments, including amortization of cumulative recognized balances and any impairment assessments.
• Review capitalized internal-use software accounting, including capitalization decisions, amortization calculations, and impairment testing.
• Review marketable securities reconciliations, including cost basis, fair value adjustments, unrealized gains/losses, and OCI impacts.
• Calculate and record OCI translation adjustments and prepare supporting documentation.
• Support M&A activity, quarter-end close activities, and accounting treatments.

External Audits and Regulatory Oversight

• Act as the primary point of contact for external auditors and advisors on assigned technical accounting matters; coordinate audit work and resolve findings in a timely manner.
• Identify and assess accounting and regulatory changes relevant to technical accounting areas and communicate required implementation steps to leadership.
• Ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with U.S. GAAP for technical accounting areas in consolidated financial statements and statutory reporting.

Process Improvement and System Optimization

• Drive continuous improvement of close processes, data quality, and reporting cycles for assigned technical accounting areas to support scalability and speed.
• Partner with Finance and Product teams on system enhancements and accounting automation related to derivatives, leases, and other technical areas.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; CPA or equivalent certification required.
• 12+ years of progressive experience in accounting, financial reporting, or technical accounting roles within complex, multinational environments.
• Deep expertise in U.S. GAAP with specialized knowledge of:
  • ASC 842 (leases)
  • Derivative accounting
  • Foreign currency translation
  • Revenue recognition
• Proven experience implementing and executing complex accounting treatments for derivatives, M&A activities, and intercompany transactions.
• Strong understanding of cross-border payments, regulatory requirements, and compliance obligations related to global payroll and payment processing.
• Experience managing financial statement audits and communicating technical accounting matters to external and internal stakeholders.
• Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and technical judgment skills.
• Ability to operate independently with strong accountability and initiative.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills for complex technical matters.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and adaptable in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.

Preferred Qualifications

Not specified.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range reflects gross base salary. For commercial roles with commission eligibility, this figure represents On-Target Earnings (OTE), inclusive of base salary and target commission.
• Salary ranges are quoted in USD as a consistent global reference; offers will be localized to the employee’s country’s currency using a market-aligned conversion.
• Final pay is based on objective, job-related criteria including experience, skills, and location.
• No salary history inquiries; offers are based on the role and what the candidate brings.
• Stock grant opportunities depend on role, employment status, and location.
• Additional perks and benefits depend on employment status and country.
• Optional flexible working office membership, with IWG.

Location

Not specified.

Additional Information

• Equal opportunity employer.
• Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities or other needs during the recruitment, selection, and assessment process upon request.
• In the hiring process, interviews and role-related assessments are primarily used. In limited cases, informal background information may be considered.
• The process may use Automated Employment Decision Tools (AEDT) and AI systems to assist in evaluating candidates. Human oversight is maintained in final hiring decisions, and personal data is not used to train AI models.
• For NYC residents: In accordance with NYC Local Law 144, an independent bias audit has been conducted on AEDT.