Accounting Manager

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

📋 Description

• Take charge of the monthly closing process, which encompasses journal entries, accruals, account reconciliations, and ensuring the integrity and accuracy of the general ledger.

• Oversee daily accounting operations, including procure-to-pay (P2P), travel and expenses (T&E), and payroll accounting.

• Prepare and analyze financial reports along with supporting schedules.

• Investigate discrepancies and provide clear explanations regarding financial outcomes.

• Develop and uphold accounting policies.

• Research accounting queries and document the conclusions reached.

• Collaborate with the Controller on complex transactions, translating accounting decisions into actionable procedures.

• Enhance and refine accounting processes and internal controls as the organization expands.

• Transform manual and undocumented workflows into clear, repeatable procedures with defined ownership and supportive documentation.

• Identify opportunities for workflow automation and improvements to financial systems.

• Drive the implementation of automation and system enhancements.

• Provide support to cross-functional teams with operational guidance and issue resolution.

• Lead the preparation of audit workpapers and supporting schedules.

• Coordinate requests from auditors and act as the primary contact for external auditors in collaboration with the Controller.

• Report directly to the Controller.

⛳️ Requirements

• A minimum of 5 years of progressive accounting experience, including time spent in a high-growth, early-stage, or rapidly scaling organization.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.

• CPA certification is preferred.

• Experience with a Big 4 accounting firm is preferred.

• Outstanding analytical and problem-solving abilities.

• Capability to interpret complex financial data and translate findings into actionable recommendations.

• Strong working knowledge of U.S. GAAP.

• Ability to independently research accounting issues, apply relevant guidance, and document well-supported conclusions.

• Technical proficiency and interest in automating workflows, working with underlying data, and utilizing modern tools and AI.

• Ability to design scalable processes and systems from the ground up.

• Ability to work with precision, clarity, accountability, and a sense of urgency.

• For applicants based in the United States, work authorization questions are part of the application process.

🏝️ Benefits

• $142 million in company funding from investors such as Stripe, Addition, USV, Bloomberg Beta, and First Round Capital.

• An integrated systems, automation, and AI-enabled accounting environment.

• A chance to leverage modern tools and AI to enhance accounting operations.

• Opportunities to build and improve scalable financial systems and processes.