Senior Manager, Accounting

Overview

A global finance team is seeking a Senior Manager, Accounting to lead the corporate accounting function. This fully remote role involves ownership of the global month-end and quarter-end close, consolidation, and reporting processes. The position requires managing operating expense accounting, month-end accruals, payroll and benefits accounting, and key accounting estimates. Reporting to the Senior Director, Assistant Global Controller, the Senior Manager will ensure US GAAP compliance, maintain general ledger and system integrity, and collaborate closely with FP&A to improve accruals and close coordination. The role includes mentoring and developing a team of accountants and driving modernization efforts through AI and automation.

Time zone preference: Pacific or Mountain time zone strongly preferred; Central time zone considered.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate the global month-end and quarter-end close process across regional finance teams to ensure timely and accurate reporting in accordance with US GAAP
• Own the month-end accruals process, partnering with procurement and FP&A for operating expense close activities to ensure quality and accuracy
• Oversee reconciliations, monthly flux analyses, and management reporting with meaningful commentary
• Ensure general ledger design integrity and proper functioning of system integrations; collaborate with systems/IT and business teams to troubleshoot and improve data flows
• Manage intercompany accounting and multi-currency consolidation (ASC 810, ASC 830), including foreign exchange translation, remeasurement, and elimination entries
• Contribute to monthly financial reporting and present results to finance leadership and cross-functional stakeholders
• Own accounting and execution for technical areas such as capitalized software (ASC 350-40), leases (ASC 842), and capitalized commissions (ASC 606/340-40)
• Develop a deep understanding of end-to-end operational, financial, and systemic environments, including upstream and downstream processes impacting financials
• Lead accounting automation, standardization, and workflow optimization initiatives; contribute to strategic projects including system implementations and process transformations
• Embrace AI adoption to scale and enhance close, reconciliations, flux, and reporting processes
• Lead, mentor, and develop the corporate accounting team to foster a collaborative, high-performing environment
• Partner with financial reporting on external financial statement preparation and footnotes; serve as a key contact for the year-end audit
• Collaborate cross-functionally with FP&A, Legal, Tax, and operational teams to ensure proper accounting treatment and support business initiatives

Requirements

• BS/BA degree in Finance or Accounting
• CPA certification required
• 10+ years of progressive accounting experience, including public accounting (Big Four strongly preferred) and industry experience
• Thorough knowledge of US GAAP, accrual accounting, and internal controls over financial reporting
• Strong foundation in accounting for capitalized software (ASC 350-40), leases (ASC 842), and capitalized commissions (ASC 606/340-40)
• Extensive experience with intercompany accounting and multi-currency consolidation (ASC 810, ASC 830), including foreign exchange translation, remeasurement, and elimination entries
• Proven experience managing audits and interacting with external auditors and senior stakeholders
• Demonstrated leadership and team development skills with ability to influence beyond direct reports
• Ability to independently own and drive close, reconciliations, or technical accounting workstreams end-to-end
• Hands-on experience with general ledger design, system integrations, and data flows into ERP systems
• Experience working in fast-paced, high-growth, and evolving environments
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel/Google Suite and NetSuite
• Working knowledge of FloQast, Expensify, Zip, or similar applications
• Hands-on proficiency with AI tools (e.g., Claude, ChatGPT) applied to accounting workflows
• Proactive, solutions-oriented mindset with strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and organizational skills with ability to build cross-functional relationships
• Ability to work with a global team across different time zones as required

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Employer of Record (EOR), PEO, staffing, or similar pass-through business model accounting
• Experience managing payroll for employees across multiple countries and currencies within a multinational, global organization

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: $147,000 - $190,000
• Flexible time off
• Parental leave
• Health and dental insurance where applicable
• Retirement savings and employee incentive plan

Location

• Fully remote role
• Preference for candidates in Pacific or Mountain time zones; Central time zone considered