Senior Manager of Accounting

Keys to role:

• MUST be public/private, CPA preferred;
• Nice to have:
• consolidations experience
• post-acquisition experience
• NetSuite experience

Title: Senior Manager/Director of Corporate Accounting

Work Location: Fully Remote - United States

Salary Range: $100,000 $150,000

Job Overview:

• The Senior Manager/Director of Corporate Accounting will play a vital role in fostering a high-performance culture, managing financial reporting, and ensuring compliance with accounting standards.
• This position requires an individual with a deep understanding of generally accepted accounting principles, technical expertise, and the willingness to act as a player/coach.
• Responsible for both executing accounting processes and supervising a team of accountants, ensuring that we meet internal and external deadlines, and that financial reporting is aligned with company goals.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Leadership & Supervision: Lead and manage the corporate accounting team, providing guidance, mentorship, and professional development.
• Develop and implement accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls to ensure compliance with accounting standards and regulations.
• Assist in performance management, recruitment, and retention of top accounting talent.
• Hands-On Accounting: Oversee the preparation of accurate and timely financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements.
• Manage financial close processes, including consolidation of foreign entities in multiple currencies.
• Review journal entries, reconciliations, and general ledger activities to ensure accuracy.
• Financial Reporting: Lead the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports, ensuring they meet regulatory standards and internal expectations.
• Support ad-hoc financial reporting needs and initiatives for senior leadership.
• Compliance & Risk Management: Ensure compliance with US GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles) and other regulatory requirements.
• Monitor and review accounting procedures to ensure that financial transactions are recorded accurately and in a timely manner.
• Assist with audits, ensuring a smooth process and prompt resolution of audit findings.
• Process Improvement & Efficiency: Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes and systems, driving automation and streamlining procedures to enhance efficiency.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure the seamless integration of accounting functions.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (CPA preferred).
• 8+ years of progressive experience in accounting, with at least 3 years in a leadership or managerial role.
• Proven experience building and managing corporate accounting functions, including financial reporting, general ledger, and month-end close.
• Strong working knowledge of US GAAP, including ASC 606.
• Experience with accounting software and ERP systems (NetSuite preferred).
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively across departments.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and drive projects to completion.
• Experience in public accounting (Big 4 preferred) and in-house corporate accounting roles.
• Familiarity with accounting for SaaS companies, preferred.
• Hands-on leadership style with a "get-things-done" mentality.
• Strong problem-solving skills with a focus on continuous improvement.
• Ability to lead a team effectively while maintaining a positive and productive work environment.
• High level of integrity and attention to detail.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage competing priorities.