Accounting Manager

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Take responsibility for the monthly closing process for various clients.

• Produce accurate and timely monthly financial statements.

• Oversee and provide guidance on the work produced by the offshore team.

• Carry out reconciliations, accruals, and deferred journal entries.

• Update financial models and cash forecasts with actual figures.

• Manage client budgets effectively.

• Participate in regular client calls and address direct requests from founders.

• Convert financial results into actionable insights for non-finance founders.

• Collaborate with Controllers on strategic and advisory tasks.

• Oversee accounting operations outcomes across accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll and benefit clearing account reconciliations, insurance audits and renewals, inventory and landed costs, as well as sales tax management and compliance.

• Coordinate tax and compliance efforts with external partners, covering federal and state income tax returns, annual state filings, franchise taxes, local business registrations, sales and use tax, R&D tax credits, W-9s, and 1099s.

• Lead the offshore accounting team by delegating tasks, reviewing outputs, and enhancing team capabilities.

⛳️ Requirements

• Minimum of 7 years of accounting experience, including at least 2 years in a management or review role over other accountants.

• Experience handling multiple clients or entities simultaneously; background in public accounting, outsourced accounting, or a multi-entity corporate setting.

• Strong understanding of US GAAP, including financial statement presentation, revenue recognition, deferred revenue, prepaid and accrued expenses, and fixed assets.

• Proven track record of managing a complete monthly close process.

• Proficient in QuickBooks Online or Xero.

• Excellent skills in Google Sheets, including pivot tables, SUMIFS, and model maintenance.

• Bachelor’s degree with a preference for accounting or finance concentration.

• Comfortable leading client calls independently, without a Controller present.

• CPA designation is strongly preferred, or eligibility and active pursuit of one.

• Background in Big 4 or national public accounting is strongly preferred.

• Experience with startup or VC-backed clients is strongly preferred.

• Familiarity with inventory, manufacturing, or cost accounting is strongly preferred.

• Exposure to equity accounting is strongly preferred.

• Ability to quickly adapt to new systems when clients utilize unfamiliar software.

🏝️ Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance.

• 401(k) plan with matching contributions.

• Paid time off policy.

• Fully remote work environment.

• Opportunities for professional development.

• Support for CPA certification.

• Reimbursement for continuing professional education (CPE).