Senior Accountant, North America

About the role

We're looking for a Senior Accountant to own accounting operations for our North American entities. You'll be a foundational member of the finance team, reporting to the Group Controller and working closely with our VP Finance to deliver timely and accurate financial reporting for our US and Canadian operations.

The role involves owning the full accounting cycle – daily operations through period-end close and everything in between – partnering closely with RevOps, People, Sales, and Customer Success to build, maintain, and operate processes which ensure accurate financials and data reliability. This role is ideal for someone with at least 4 years of experience who thrives in a high-ownership, fast-moving environment.

Responsibilities

• Own the entire U.S. and Canadian accounting cycle covering everything from processing and recording individual transactions through period-end closing and group reporting
• Partner with the Group Controller on consolidation and group reporting deliverables
• Support external audit processes by preparing workpapers and coordinating with auditors
• Aid and coordinate with external tax advisors to ensure that tax filings are accurate and timely
• Use modern finance tools, data platforms, and AI-enabled workflows where appropriate to improve efficiency, accuracy, and insight
• Maintain and improve accounting processes and internal controls across the finance and accounting function
• Support revenue recognition in accordance with ASC 606/IFRS 15, working closely with RevOps and Sales to ensure contract and subscription is accurately reflected
• Manage accounts payable and receivable, ensuring accurate and timely processing

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
• Minimum 4 years of experience in accounting, with exposure to transaction processing, journal entry booking, month-end close, and financial reporting
• Detail-oriented and highly organized, with the ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Comfortable operating independently with limited direction, and proactive about surfacing issues and driving solutions
• Clear, confident communicator who can work effectively across functions and with external stakeholders
• Working knowledge of US GAAP and/or IFRS principles
• SaaS, subscription, or tech accounting experience is a strong plus
• Hands-on experience with Rillet, Net Suite, or Sage Intacct is a plus
• Background with the following or similar accounting, finance, and automation systems is a plus – Brex, Power Automate, Younium
• Familiarity with multi-entity, multi-currency accounting environments is a plus
• Exposure to accounting process improvements, including automation, workflow refinement, or system changes is a plus

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with Rillet, Net Suite, or Sage Intacct is a plus
• Background with the following or similar accounting, finance, and automation systems is a plus – Brex, Power Automate, Younium
• Familiarity with multi-entity, multi-currency accounting environments is a plus
• Exposure to accounting process improvements, including automation, workflow refinement, or system changes is a plus

Skills

• Working knowledge of US GAAP and/or IFRS principles
• SaaS, subscription, or tech accounting experience is a strong plus
• Hands-on experience with Rillet, Net Suite, or Sage Intacct is a plus
• Background with the following or similar accounting, finance, and automation systems is a plus – Brex, Power Automate, Younium
• Familiarity with multi-entity, multi-currency accounting environments is a plus
• Exposure to accounting process improvements, including automation, workflow refinement, or system changes is a plus

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and comprehensive medical, PTO, and additional benefits
• An opportunity to have an exceptional impact on education, society, and how children learn math across the world

Pay

$100,000 - $120,000 annually

Schedule

Work from our New York office four days per week