Keys to role:
- MUST be public/private, CPA preferred;
- Nice to have:
- consolidations experience
- post-acquisition experience
- NetSuite experience
Title: Senior Manager/Director of Corporate Accounting
Work Location: Fully Remote - United States
Salary Range: $100,000 $150,000
Job Overview:
- The Senior Manager/Director of Corporate Accounting will play a vital role in fostering a high-performance culture, managing financial reporting, and ensuring compliance with accounting standards.
- This position requires an individual with a deep understanding of generally accepted accounting principles, technical expertise, and the willingness to act as a player/coach.
- Responsible for both executing accounting processes and supervising a team of accountants, ensuring that we meet internal and external deadlines, and that financial reporting is aligned with company goals.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Leadership & Supervision: Lead and manage the corporate accounting team, providing guidance, mentorship, and professional development.
- Develop and implement accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls to ensure compliance with accounting standards and regulations.
- Assist in performance management, recruitment, and retention of top accounting talent.
- Hands-On Accounting: Oversee the preparation of accurate and timely financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements.
- Manage financial close processes, including consolidation of foreign entities in multiple currencies.
- Review journal entries, reconciliations, and general ledger activities to ensure accuracy.
- Financial Reporting: Lead the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports, ensuring they meet regulatory standards and internal expectations.
- Support ad-hoc financial reporting needs and initiatives for senior leadership.
- Compliance & Risk Management: Ensure compliance with US GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles) and other regulatory requirements.
- Monitor and review accounting procedures to ensure that financial transactions are recorded accurately and in a timely manner.
- Assist with audits, ensuring a smooth process and prompt resolution of audit findings.
- Process Improvement & Efficiency: Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes and systems, driving automation and streamlining procedures to enhance efficiency.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure the seamless integration of accounting functions.
Skills and Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (CPA preferred).
- 8+ years of progressive experience in accounting, with at least 3 years in a leadership or managerial role.
- Proven experience building and managing corporate accounting functions, including financial reporting, general ledger, and month-end close.
- Strong working knowledge of US GAAP, including ASC 606.
- Experience with accounting software and ERP systems (NetSuite preferred).
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively across departments.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and drive projects to completion.
- Experience in public accounting (Big 4 preferred) and in-house corporate accounting roles.
- Familiarity with accounting for SaaS companies, preferred.
- Hands-on leadership style with a "get-things-done" mentality.
- Strong problem-solving skills with a focus on continuous improvement.
- Ability to lead a team effectively while maintaining a positive and productive work environment.
- High level of integrity and attention to detail.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage competing priorities.