Sr. Manager, Accounting (SPV Reporting & IT Projects)

Overview

This role is responsible for leading accounting operations across multiple teams or a single complex functional area. The Sr. Manager, Accounting oversees the full general ledger close cycle and provides technical accounting leadership. In addition, this position manages a team, ensuring consistent close quality, control discipline, and process rigor, while serving as an escalation point and trusted partner to the Controller.

Responsibilities

Multi-Team Leadership & Manager Development

• Manage a team of accounting personnel; orient new team members, empower them with appropriate autonomy, and hold them accountable for team outcomes.
• Build team capability through regular coaching, honest performance feedback, and deliberate development conversations; identify succession candidates and create growth opportunities.
• Align team priorities, resourcing, and workflows across managed groups; make resource allocation decisions and escalate when capacity or skill gaps put close quality at risk.
• Create a high-accountability, high-support team culture that values accuracy, transparency, and continuous improvement.

Close Oversight & Technical Accounting

• Provide technical oversight of close activities across all managed teams, reviewing complex journal entries, reconciliations, and financial schedules for assigned functional areas.
• Serve as a key escalation point for accounting questions across managed teams; research complex or non-standard transactions and recommend well-supported accounting positions.
• Build consensus on accounting approaches across teams; negotiate priorities and resolve cross-team dependencies that affect close timing or accuracy.
• Ensure all close deliverables across managed areas meet quality, accuracy, and timeliness standards; address systemic issues proactively.

SOX Compliance & Audit Leadership

• Oversee SOX documentation and testing for managed control areas; coordinate with internal audit on walkthroughs and remediation of identified deficiencies.
• Serve as the primary management contact for external auditors on assigned scope; ensure timely delivery of complete, accurate audit packages.
• Maintain a strong control environment across managed teams; proactively identify and remediate control weaknesses before they become audit findings.

Process Improvement & Cross-Functional Partnership

• Lead close process improvement initiatives across managed teams; drive automation, standardization, and efficiency gains that reduce close timelines and improve data quality.
• Partner with the Controller, FP&A, tax, legal, and operational teams on accounting implications of business changes, new programs, and significant transactions.
• Support accounting system initiatives including ERP enhancements and integrations with operational data sources.
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned to support team and organizational objectives.

Requirements

• Typically, 10+ years of progressive accounting experience, including at least 3+ years managing managers or multiple accounting teams, or equivalent work experience.

Preferred Qualifications / Desired Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field; Master’s degree or MBA a plus.
• CPA license strongly preferred.
• Experience in a public company environment with direct Big 4 audit coordination.
• Prior experience leading accounting system implementation or improvement projects.
• Track record of developing accounting managers and building high-performing accounting teams.
• Equivalent education or training in accounting, finance, or a related field (e.g., professional certification, graduate-level coursework, or demonstrated expertise through sustained management leadership) accepted in lieu of a formal degree.
• Strong technical knowledge of US GAAP across a broad range of general accounting areas, including ASC 360, ASC 842, and financial close.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple accounting teams, develop managers, and drive cross-team accountability in a close-cycle environment.
• Deep experience with SOX 404 compliance, including control design, documentation, testing, and remediation.
• Proficiency in ERP systems (e.g., NetSuite) and strong data analysis skills.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills; ability to build consensus across teams and cross-functional partners.
• Up to 15% travel may be required for cross-functional meetings, auditor engagements, or leadership offsites.

Compensation & Benefits

Pay Range

• 133,000 - 166,300 USD per year (US)

Additional Compensation

• Discretionary target cash bonuses
• Restricted stock units (subject to Board Approval)

Benefits & Perks

• Health & Wellness: Medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus mental wellbeing support and wellness programs
• Financial Benefits: 401(k), Health Savings Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for medical and dependent care, life and disability insurance
• Work-Life Support: Uncapped paid time off, enhanced parental leave, and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Care Navigation & Support: Access to Health Advocate services for help with claims, provider searches, and care decisions
• Flexible Care Options: Telehealth services for convenient, low-cost access to care
• Growth & Development: Mentorship programs and opportunities for career growth and internal mobility
• Additional Perks: Monthly Tech Stipend, one-time home office setup reimbursement, Volunteer time off, commuter benefits, and employee-focused programs

Location

• Location not specified in the provided job description.