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Manager, Accounting
3d ago
USAMiddleaccounting
Manager of Accounting role to build scalable processes and drive consistency in finance.
Responsibilities
- We are looking for a highly motivated Manager of Accounting to join our growing Finance team. This role is ideal for a strong operational accounting leader who enjoys building scalable processes and driving consistency across core accounting functions. The role will own key areas of the month-end close process, with primary responsibility for operating expenses, Accounts Payable, and payroll-related accounting.
- This role plays a critical part in ensuring our financial reporting is accurate, timely, scalable, and compliant with US GAAP. You will partner closely with teams across FP&A, Payroll, Tax, Legal, and Procurement to ensure alignment on financial data, processes, and reporting. You will also drive process improvements, strengthen internal controls, and support audit readiness.
- The role will report to the Senior Director, Accounting and will provide oversight and support across AP operations and processes.
Other
- Oversee the monthly close for operating expenses, including review and approval of journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules to ensure accuracy and timeliness
- Manage the Accounts Payable function including oversight of invoice processing, vendor onboarding, payment cycles, and controls to ensure accuracy and efficiency. Develop the team by improving workflows and scalable processes
- Support the rollout and optimization of the company’s new purchase order system, Zip, including related automation and process improvements across accounts payable and accrual workflows
- Lead the accounting for payroll, including review of US and international payroll journal entries, bonus accruals, and related balance sheet reconciliations in partnership with Payroll and FP&A
- Manage and refine the monthly accrual process across operating expenses, ensuring completeness and accuracy through close coordination with business stakeholders
- Perform and review account-level analytics across income statement and balance sheet accounts to identify trends, variances, and potential risks
- Partner with leadership and cross-functional stakeholders to research accounting matters, analyze financial results, and communicate insights clearly and effectively
- Support the successful completion of the year-end audit by preparing analyses, maintaining documentation, and partnering with external auditors
- Identify opportunities to modernize accounting operations through process improvements, automation, and practical applications of AI-enabled tools to enhance efficiency, reporting accuracy, and scalability
- Manage and develop the AP team and accounting contractor by providing coaching, process guidance, and opportunities for professional growth
- Partner closely with cross-functional teams including FP&A, Payroll, Tax, Legal, and Procurement to ensure alignment on processes
- Identify and communicate accounting risks, operational issues, and process gaps across areas of responsibility
- 7+ years of accounting experience
- 2-3 years of people management experience
- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting
- Experience working in high-growth technology, SaaS, or infrastructure-driven environments preferred
- Strong interpersonal, communication, and business partnering skills.
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel
- Experience with Netsuite, Zip, and Expensify preferred. Experience with FloQast, Navan, and Ramp a plus.
- Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to prioritize effectively while managing recurring deadlines and operational deliverables in a dynamic environment.
- You'll get competitive perks and benefits , from health & wellness to equity, to help you bring your best self to work.
- The US base salary range for this full-time position is $140,000 - $160,000 annually + equity + benefits
- Our salary ranges are determined by role, level and location
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