International Accounting Manager

About the role

You might drive the month-end engine by leading the global close process for six (and counting) international entities, ensuring all financials strictly comply with both Local and US GAAP requirements.

Validate account balances through rigorous, detailed reviews of reconciliations and journal entries prepared by both internal teams and third-party accounting firms.

Act as the strategic leader for statutory compliance, serving as the primary point of contact for international audits and managing the end-to-end filing of VAT, GST, and other local indirect taxes.

Orchestrate global treasury operations, overseeing international banking relationships, executing complex intercompany transactions, managing liquidity, and acting as the final approver for international payments.

Manage third-party performance by holding external international service providers accountable to strict SLAs, ensuring high-quality outputs on tight deadlines.

Serve as the internal subject matter expert for new international business initiatives, proactively providing guidance on accounting, tax, and transfer pricing implications before they launch.

Drive continuous improvement initiatives to streamline existing global processes, moving beyond the status quo to design and implement "leading practice" workflows for a scalable future.

Responsibilities

• Lead the global close process for multiple international entities, ensuring compliance with both Local and US GAAP requirements.
• Perform rigorous, detailed reviews of reconciliations and journal entries prepared by internal teams and third-party accounting firms.
• Manage international audits and ensure the end-to-end filing of VAT, GST, and other local indirect taxes.
• Oversight global treasury operations, including international banking relationships, complex intercompany transactions, liquidity management, and international payment approvals.
• Hold external international service providers accountable to strict Service Level Agreements (SLAs), ensuring high-quality outputs on tight deadlines.
• Provide guidance on accounting, tax, and transfer pricing implications for new international business initiatives.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to streamline global processes and implement "leading practice" workflows.

Requirements

• 5+ years of hands-on accounting experience, ideally with high-growth industry experience working directly with foreign entities.
• Blending of "Big 4" public accounting a plus.
• Deep international fluency and technical expertise in transfer pricing, statutory requirements, and the nuances of indirect tax across various global jurisdictions.
• Prior experience in a subscription-based or SaaS environment, demonstrating a strong understanding of fast-paced, recurring-revenue business models.
• A solid educational foundation with a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.
• An active CPA license (or active progress toward one) is highly preferred.
• Advanced ERP and tech stack proficiency, specifically with NetSuite (or comparable enterprise ERPs), Microsoft Office, and Google Workspace.
• Exceptional communication and relationship skills, with a proven ability to distill complex international accounting concepts into clear, actionable insights for non-finance stakeholders.
• A strong track record as an independent contributor, possessing the execution focus and organizational tact required to manage diverse external relationships without direct oversight.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Accounting or related field.
• CPA certification.

Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Experience with ERP systems, particularly NetSuite.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Workspace.

Benefits

Comprehensive health and wellness benefits, including a fully-covered High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP), complimentary access to telehealth services, and a free subscription to Calm.

Growth and development opportunities, including access to LinkedIn Learning, professional development programs, and career growth opportunities in a fast-growing organization.

Moderate paid time off, allowing employees to recharge and maintain work-life balance.

Total rewards package, including generous 401(k) matching with immediate vesting, quarterly perks with commuter and lunch benefits for hub-based employees or a stipend for remote workers, and a four-week paid sabbatical with bonus after five years.

Collaborative culture, fostering innovation, teamwork, and mutual support among colleagues.

Equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion.

ActiveCampaign uses artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans.