General Ledger Manager

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

📋 Description

• Manage payroll accounting responsibilities, including payroll journal entries, allocation of subsidiary expenses, fringe benefits, management fees, and payroll reconciliations.

• Create equity rollforward schedules and provide quarterly summaries of equity activities.

• Supervise accounts payable processes, including coding, payouts, aging, reconciliations, and addressing long-outstanding items.

• Conduct monthly period-over-period and budget-to-actual flux/variance analyses, with an emphasis on reviewing COGS versus SG&A classifications.

• Directly supervise and nurture two Senior GL Accountants and the AP Specialist.

• Review and approve the work completed by Senior GL Accountants and GL Accountants.

• Establish daily and monthly priorities for the team in alignment with the month-end closing calendar.

• Review and authorize balance sheet reconciliations, journal entries, and supporting documentation.

• Ensure clear account ownership, well-documented processes, and audit-ready support.

• Prepare or assess audit schedules and support requests; uphold internal controls and accounting policies.

• Enhance efficiency in the close area by utilizing NetSuite and related tools.

• Collaborate with People/HR, FP&A, Treasury, Product/Engineering, Legal, Tax, and external advisors.

• Manage ad hoc projects and other responsibilities assigned by the Assistant Controller or Controller.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.

• 6-8+ years of progressive experience in accounting.

• Practical experience with month-end closing processes across various GL areas.

• Knowledge of payroll accounting, accounts payable, and expense classification (COGS vs. SG&A).

• At least 2 years of direct management or supervision of accounting personnel.

• Experience in reviewing work and providing constructive feedback.

• Required experience in capitalizing internally developed software.

• Familiarity with NetSuite or a similar ERP system is essential.

• Proficient in Excel, including pivot tables and VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP functionalities.

• Previous experience in high-volume, multi-entity, or multi-processor environments required.

• Strong skills in organization, analysis, problem-solving, and communication.

• Ability to coach team members and collaborate across functions.

• Capability to bring structure and process discipline to evolving or ambiguous areas of responsibility.

• CPA designation or active pursuit of CPA preferred.

🏝️ Benefits

• Seven Company-paid Holidays and generous Family Leave.

• Paid time off is provided upfront.

• Competitive 401(k) matching program.

• Health, dental, and vision insurance for full-time employees.

• Bonus for taking 5 consecutive vacation days.

• Employee referral bonuses.

• Budget for food and groceries.

• Contributions towards health and wellness initiatives.

• Eligibility for performance-based bonuses.

• Flexible working environment, fully remote to hybrid options available.