Senior Manager, Accounting

Overview

This role is for a Senior Manager, Accounting reporting to the Senior Director, Controller. The position is remote for candidates located in the United States or Canada.

The organization is advancing an AI-driven transformation of its accounting function, with an ERP (Rillet) already in place and elements of the close automated. The role focuses on owning the monthly/quarterly/annual close, improving controls and reporting quality, and building systems and workflows that increase accuracy and efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Own the financial statements from close to delivery, including running the monthly, quarterly, and annual close and reviewing:
  • Income statement
  • Balance sheet
  • Cash flow statement
  • Accuracy and GAAP compliance
• Own the post-implementation build-out of Rillet (ERP) to reach full functionality, including:
  • Building rules and controls that drive transaction posting
  • Connecting Rillet to subledger and source systems to ensure data flows without manual entry
  • Supporting a close process that runs on automation
• Redesign the ledger and chart of accounts to reflect how the business operates, evolving:
  • General ledger
  • Subledgers
  • Chart of accounts
  • Support for existing payment flows, new products, and increasing transaction volume
  • Translate accounting and reporting requirements into clear system specifications with Engineering, Product, and Operations
• Lead preparation for a financial statement audit and a quality of earnings review over the next 9–18 months, including:
  • Establishing process documentation, supporting schedules, and control evidence
  • Serving as the primary contact for auditors and diligence advisors
• Research complex transactions under U.S. GAAP; document conclusions in technical memos and translate them into:
  • Accounting policies
  • System requirements
  • Financial reporting
• Drive practical AI adoption and automation across accounting operations, including:
  • Reconciliations
  • Journal entry preparation
  • Recurring postings and accruals
  • Close management and variance analysis
  • Establish validation, review, and documentation so automated workflows produce reliable, traceable results
• Build and maintain the control framework, including:
  • Key controls and segregation of duties
  • Review evidence supporting audits and financing diligence
• Own the month-end reporting package for the CFO, delivering each close with:
  • Financial statements
  • Flux and variance analysis with commentary
  • Key metrics and KPIs
• Manage relationships with external auditors and tax advisors, and lead accounting workstreams for audits and tax filings
• Lead, coach, and develop the accounting team:
  • Set expectations for ownership, quality, and deadlines
  • Strengthen review practices
  • Build the team’s technical and systems capabilities
• Partner with the Controller by:
  • Shaping accounting policy and process improvements
  • Supporting functional priorities
  • Representing the Controller in delegated decisions and cross-functional initiatives

Requirements

• 10+ years of progressive accounting experience, including:
  • Public accounting at a top-tier firm
  • At least 3 years leading a close and financial reporting function at a venture-backed or high-growth company
  • Fintech experience heavily weighted
• Active CPA license (US) or CPA Canada designation
• Deep U.S. GAAP expertise, including hands-on experience with:
  • Revenue recognition (ASC 606)
  • Principal-versus-agent analysis
  • Accounting for customer funds, accruals, and liabilities
• Working fluency in AI:
  • Regular use of AI tools in accounting work
  • Experience building or deploying at least one automation or AI-enabled workflow in ongoing operational use
  • Ability to validate outputs and maintain appropriate review and controls
• Experience designing a general ledger and subledgers for a transaction-heavy platform (e.g., payments, payroll, marketplace, or fintech), including translating product specifications into:
  • Journal entries
  • Reconciliation requirements
  • Controls
• Experience working with engineers and product managers as a peer, translating accounting requirements into:
  • Data models
  • Event definitions
  • System behavior
• Experience extending and optimizing a cloud ERP after implementation, including:
  • Integrations
  • Posting logic
  • Automation
  • Rillet experience is preferred
• Demonstrated track record managing and developing high-performing teams with clear standards for review and ownership
• Clear, direct written and verbal communication
• Ability to run multiple workstreams across Finance, Engineering, and Product simultaneously

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in payroll or Employer-of-Record businesses
• Python or scripting experience applied to accounting workflows
• Experience with SOX-style internal control frameworks at a scaling company

Compensation & Benefits

• Unlimited Paid Time Off
• Health and Dental benefits
• Up to $1,500 USD / $2,025 CAD toward IT setup for your home
• Up to 2% matching RRSP / 401K
• Learning and Development opportunities
• Up to $50 USD / $67.50 CAD toward Internet/Cell phone service

Location

Remote position open to candidates located in the United States or Canada.

The organization is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment visas or work permits for this position. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the country from which they will perform the work.