Lead Accountant, GL Accounting

About the Company

ButterflyMX is on a mission to empower people to automate property access, operations, and security from a single platform. Our products are installed in more than 20,000+ multifamily, commercial, gated communities, and student-housing properties worldwide, including properties developed, owned, and managed by the most trusted names in real estate. Our features are designed for developers, owners, property managers, and tenants, and our products lower operating costs and improve tenant satisfaction.

We are a distributed, primarily remote workforce driven by a shared commitment to excellence and innovation, grounded in our core values: We delight our customers, We take ownership, We are a community of collaborators, We speak up, We think big and do small, and We are tenacious.

About the Role

We are seeking a Lead Accountant, GL Accounting, who is a self-starter and team player to grow from assisting with to leading our month-end close processes. This role requires a thorough understanding of US GAAP accounting for revenue recognition, AR, deferred revenue, inventory/COGS, AP/accrued expenses, prepaids, and fixed assets. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience performing month-end close tasks, including journal entry preparation, balance sheet reconciliations, P&L variance analyses, and financial reporting.

This position is remote in the US with up to a 10% travel requirement to the NYC office. The candidate must be able to work in the Eastern Standard Time Zone daily and report to the Controller.

Responsibilities

• Own preparation tasks during month-end close: prepare journal entries with solid support, balance sheet reconciliations, supporting schedules for financial reporting, and documents for audit requests.
• Review work prepared by junior staff, provide timely feedback, and offer training and coaching as needed.
• Perform cross-period and actual-vs-forecast analyses for balance sheet and P&L, providing explanations for large variances.
• Identify missing revenue or expenses and determine whether to accrue for those items.
• Maintain good documentation on managed areas in accordance with US GAAP.
• Prepare documents for audit requests and assist auditors to ensure a smooth and expedited audit annually.
• Streamline processes, identify inefficiencies, and collaborate with the Controller and VP of Finance on solutions.
• Collaborate with the Controller and VP of Finance in establishing and implementing internal controls and accounting policies.
• Research US GAAP technical accounting topics as needed.
• Manage multiple tasks under tight deadlines with strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Be open to learning new systems, tasks, and challenges.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance.
• Active CPA license.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in accounting, with a mix of public accounting (audit only) and industry accounting.
• Extensive hands-on experience in month-end close tasks, such as preparing journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, and supporting schedules for financial statements and audits.
• Ability to assist with and eventually take ownership of financial reporting and periodic tax filings.
• Strong attention to detail and sense of ownership and responsibility.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent project management skills and ability to prioritize tasks under tight or competing deadlines.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-growth startup environment with an eye toward creating more efficient processes.
• Ability to work independently as a self-starter without close supervision.
• Ability to collaborate cross-functionally with teams both inside and outside the Accounting Department.
• Strong interpersonal and communication (written and verbal) skills.
• Ability to train and coach others and provide timely feedback.
• Prior experience with Sage Intacct (ERP), Ramp (expense management), Nominal (close management), Tesorio (billings, cash collection and application), and/or Salesforce (CRM) is preferred.

Preferred Qualifications

• Public accounting experience from one of the Big 4 accounting firms.
• Industry accounting experience in GL Accounting and/or from a SaaS company.
• People management experience.
• Training and coaching experience.
• Experience with AI tools for automation and efficiency improvements.

Pay

The expected base salary range for this position is $125,000–$150,000. Actual compensation will depend on factors including budget, skills, experience, location, and internal equity. This position may also be eligible for bonuses, equity, or other forms of compensation, where applicable.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision plans (ButterflyMX covers 80% of the cost) starting day 1.
• 401(k) plan with a match.
• 10 paid holidays, 20 vacation days, 5 sick days, and 3 floating holidays.
• Basic Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance (ButterflyMX covers 100% of the cost).
• Short- and Long-Term Disability (ButterflyMX covers 100% of the cost).
• Paid Family Leave.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Quarterly self-care stipends.
• Access to optional benefits including pre-tax flexible healthcare spending accounts (FSA and HSA), Dependent Care FSA, and Commuter Benefits, as well as optional Supplemental Life, AD&D, Hospital Indemnity, Legal, Accident, Critical Illness, Pet, and Personal Liability Insurance.