Senior Manager, Accounting

Overview

A performance marketing organization is seeking a Senior Manager of Accounting to join their Finance & Accounting team. This role requires strong technical accounting expertise, a builder’s mindset, and curiosity about leveraging emerging technologies to improve accounting processes. The position involves ownership of complex accounting areas such as revenue recognition, leases, and internal-use software, with close collaboration across Finance, Legal, and business teams.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and manage complex corporate accounting areas including internal-use software capitalization, hosting, leases, intercompany transactions, and intangible assets
• Support accounting for various revenue streams such as core subscription, text messaging, and advertising revenue
• Perform and review key account reconciliations, rollforwards, and accounting analyses for high-impact accounts
• Research accounting guidance (e.g., ASC 350-40, ASC 606, ASC 842) and update technical memos to reflect new facts and circumstances
• Conduct monthly variance and fluctuation analyses and translate accounting activity into clear explanations of business drivers
• Identify and implement AI tools and automation to reduce manual effort while maintaining internal controls and accuracy
• Redesign spreadsheet-based workflows for improved speed and scalability; maintain process documentation suitable for audit and SOX-equivalent review
• Support interim and year-end audit processes; maintain audit-ready documentation for all owned areas
• Assist in managing 1–2 accounting professionals, including reviewing work, providing technical coaching, and delivering ongoing development feedback

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
• Minimum 4 years of accounting experience, including public accounting (Big 4 preferred) or a combination of public and industry experience
• Strong technical accounting knowledge, particularly in revenue recognition (ASC 606), internal-use software (ASC 350-40), and leases (ASC 842)
• Experience preparing reconciliations, rollforwards, and financial analyses
• Experience supporting process improvements or automation initiatives
• Understanding of internal controls and audit processes
• Ability to collaborate effectively with accounting team members of varying skill levels
• Advanced Excel skills

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA certification preferred but not required
• Experience with NetSuite or comparable ERP systems
• Experience in SaaS or startup company environments
• Exposure to international accounting or multi-entity structures

Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary range: $140,000 to $160,000
• Actual compensation will vary based on factors such as skill set, experience, certifications, and geographic location

Location

• Compensation may vary depending on living location and market rate