Accounting Manager

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Brazil, +5 more states.

📋 Description

• Assist the Controller as a secondary point of contact for designated client engagements and manage daily client communications as needed.

• Help guarantee accurate financials, organized supporting schedules, and reliable closing processes for the clients assigned.

• Liaise with founders, finance leaders, and operators, escalating intricate or sensitive matters to the Controller.

• Aid in the monthly, quarterly, and annual closing processes across various client entities.

• Prepare financial statements, reconciliations, workpapers, and reporting packages for the Controller's review.

• Utilize accounting judgment across different business models and reporting requirements, raising complex technical inquiries as needed.

• Assist in maintaining and enhancing accounting workflows across general ledger (GL) and upstream systems, including billing, accounts payable (AP), payroll, and finance tools.

• Identify system deficiencies, data concerns, integration challenges, and workflow inefficiencies that impact the quality of the closing process.

• Leverage AI, automation, and contemporary workflow tools to boost efficiency, documentation, communication, reconciliations, and scalability.

• Review the work produced by staff accountants and offer feedback under the Controller's supervision.

• Assist in client onboarding, accounting transitions, historical cleanup, and preparation for closing readiness.

• Support audits, reviews, investor diligence, lender diligence, tax requests, and initiatives for internal process improvement.

⛳️ Requirements

• Over 4 years of progressive accounting experience, including direct ownership of closing tasks, reconciliations, and financial reporting.

• Practical experience with venture-backed startups, high-growth firms, or similarly dynamic operational settings.

• Proven ability to communicate directly with clients, founders, or internal stakeholders.

• Solid understanding of US GAAP, encompassing accrual accounting, deferred revenue, leases, inventory, and fixed assets.

• Strong proficiency in systems, including QuickBooks Online, Excel, Google Sheets, and common upstream finance systems such as payroll, AP, spend management, billing, or revenue tools.

• Keen interest in employing AI, automation, and modern workflow tools to enhance accounting efficiency and documentation.

• CPA in progress or equivalent certification.

• Experience in multi-entity or multi-currency accounting.

• Familiarity with deeptech, hardtech, applied AI, robotics, defense, climate, manufacturing, R&D-intensive, or other technically intricate companies.

• Background in complex business models, including SaaS, usage-based revenue, hardware sales, project accounting, or service revenue.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.

• Flexible work hours and remote working options.

• Professional development opportunities and support for continuing education.

• Engaging company culture focused on innovation and collaboration.