Manager of Accounting (Remote)

About the role

You are an accounting leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment and takes pride in the quality and integrity of financial data. You bring a sharp eye for detail, a collaborative mindset, and the confidence to drive a close process with precision. You are equally comfortable building relationships with senior stakeholders as you are rolling up your sleeves alongside your team. You see process improvement not as a side project but as part of the job, and you are energized by building scalable, high-performing accounting functions.

Responsibilities

• Own and manage the end-to-end general ledger close process, ensuring timely and accurate completion of monthly, quarterly, and annual close cycles.
• Oversee the preparation and review of journal entries, account reconciliations, and GL account analyses.
• Maintain and enforce the chart of accounts; ensure proper classification of transactions in accordance with US GAAP.
• Partner with business unit leaders to support budget actualization process.
• Manage the preparation of supporting schedules and documentation for external auditors and internal audit teams.
• Manage the Subscription Revenue Recognition process.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance the efficiency, accuracy, and scalability of the accounting close process.
• Ensure strong internal controls are in place across the GL function; identify gaps and implement remediation plans as needed.
• Contribute to the preparation of financial statements, footnotes, and management reporting packages.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; CPA required.
• 7+ years of progressive accounting experience, with at least 3 years in a managerial or supervisory role.
• Deep expertise in US GAAP and general ledger accounting principles.
• Proven ability to manage a full-cycle close process in a mid-to-large-sized organization.
• Strong experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, or Workday).
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills with an uncompromising attention to detail.
• Public accounting experience (Big 4 or national firm) strongly preferred.
• Experience in a publicly traded company or a company preparing for an IPO is a plus.
• Familiarity with SOX compliance and internal control frameworks.