Sr. Product Accounting Manager

Overview

This role involves leading the translation of complex accounting standards into software features that support finance teams managing leases, debt, accruals, and prepaids. The position requires deep technical accounting expertise combined with AI fluency to help build and expand an AI-enabled accounting automation platform used by thousands of customers globally.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the accounting subject matter expert within the product team, collaborating with engineers, designers, and QA to convert US GAAP, IFRS, GASB, and other international accounting frameworks into clear software requirements, example scenarios, and test cases.
• Research and resolve ambiguous accounting questions escalated from various teams, documenting decisions for future reference.
• Monitor emerging guidance and standards from FASB, IASB, FRC, GASB, and major accounting firms across multiple jurisdictions; proactively brief product and leadership teams.
• Develop accounting foundations for new product areas, including edge case documentation and requirements.
• Utilize large language models (LLMs) and AI tools to accelerate research, drafting, and validation of accounting content, ensuring accuracy before customer release.
• Participate in customer and prospect calls to explain complex accounting scenarios and gather feedback.
• Create educational materials such as customer bulletins and internal briefings to communicate accounting concepts and emerging guidance.
• Validate new accounting features end-to-end and drive resolution of any anomalies.
• Mentor junior team members and contribute to their professional growth.

Requirements

• 4 to 6 years of progressive experience in audit or assurance at a Big 4 firm and/or senior-level corporate accounting.
• Strong expertise in US GAAP is required; working knowledge of IFRS and other international frameworks is strongly preferred.
• CPA certification is strongly preferred; equivalent technical experience will be considered.
• Demonstrated ability to interpret accounting standards and communicate them clearly to software engineers and non-accountants.
• Proven AI fluency, including:
  • Writing effective prompts for large language models and understanding prompt failures.
  • Critically evaluating AI-generated accounting content for accuracy and compliance.
  • Using AI tools to enhance research and analysis without compromising professional judgment.
• Excellent communication skills, capable of drafting memos for partners, explaining standards to developers, and presenting to executives.
• Strong judgment to determine when definitive answers, footnotes, or escalations are necessary.
• Ability to work independently, lead cross-functional teams without direct authority, and operate visibly within the organization.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with multiple accounting standards and frameworks across different countries.
• Prior involvement in product development or software design related to accounting.
• Curiosity and proactive approach to staying ahead of accounting standards and guidance.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: $103,165 - $132,150 per year. Final salary will be determined based on skills, qualifications, experience, and business considerations.
• Annual employee development stipend of $2,000.
• Mentorship program available immediately.
• Sabbatical program offering 4 weeks after 5 years of service.
• Advancement opportunities based on performance.
• 401(k) plan with employer matching.
• Signing stipend for work-from-home setup.
• Comprehensive health benefits with multiple plan options.
• Flexible paid time off including 11 holidays and your birthday off.
• Free gym membership at the Atlanta office.
• Casual dress environment when in office.
• Catered lunches twice weekly when in office.
• Parental leave benefits.
• Fertility and adoption assistance.
• Annual tutoring stipend for employees' children.

Location

• The position is based in Atlanta, GA, with options for remote work supported by a signing stipend for home office setup.

This role offers the opportunity to shape the accounting foundation of a growing AI-powered platform used by finance teams worldwide, moving beyond traditional busy season work to product development and innovation.