International Accounting Manager

About the role

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 account balance validations through detailed reconciliation and journal entry reviews
• Act as the primary point of contact for international audits and manage the end-to-end filing of VAT, GST, and other local indirect taxes
• Oversee 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) and ensure high-quality outputs on tight deadlines
• Proactively 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

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
• Active CPA license (or active progress toward one)

Skills

• Hands-on accounting experience
• Experience with "Big 4" public accounting
• International fluency and technical expertise in transfer pricing, statutory requirements, and indirect tax
• Subscription-based or SaaS environment experience
• ERP and tech stack proficiency, specifically with NetSuite, Microsoft Office, and Google Workspace
• Communication and relationship skills
• Independent contributor experience

Benefits

• Comprehensive Health & Wellness: Fully-covered High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP), complimentary access to telehealth services, and a free subscription to Calm
• Growth & Development: Access to LinkedIn Learning, professional development programs, and career growth opportunities in a fast-growing organization
• PTO: Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) policy
• Total Rewards: 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
• Culture: Collaborative environment that values innovation, teamwork, and mutual support

Pay

Salary range: TBD

Schedule

TBD

Company Information

About ActiveCampaign: ActiveCampaign is the autonomous marketing platform for people at the heart of the action. It empowers teams to automate their campaigns with AI agents that imagine, activate, and validate–freeing them from step-by-step workflows and unlocking limitless ways to orchestrate their marketing. With AI, goal-based automation, and 1,000+ app integrations, agencies, marketers, and owners can build cross-channel campaigns in minutes–fine-tuned with billions of data points to drive real results for their unique business.

Perks and benefits: At ActiveCampaign, we prioritize employees’ well-being and professional growth by cultivating a culture centered on collaboration and innovation. When you join our team, you’ll not only have the opportunity to make a significant impact, but also enjoy a range of benefits tailored to support your personal and career development. Here are some of the benefits we offer:

• Comprehensive Health & Wellness: Top-tier benefits package that includes a fully-covered High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP), complimentary access to telehealth services, and a free subscription to Calm
• Growth & Development: Access to LinkedIn Learning, professional development programs, and career growth opportunities in a fast-growing organization
• PTO: Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) policy
• Total Rewards: 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
• Culture: Collaborative environment that values innovation, teamwork, and mutual support

ActiveCampaign is an equal opportunity employer. We recruit, hire, pay, grow and promote no matter of gender, race, color, sexual orientation, religion, age, protected veteran status, physical and mental abilities, or any other identities protected by law. Our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) strive to foster a diverse inclusive environment by supporting each other, building a strong sense of belonging, and creating opportunities for mentorship and professional growth for their members. We may use 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.