Senior Accounting Manager

About the role

We are hiring the first member of our US financial control team. This is a high-trust role for someone who’s confident running the US accounting function end-to-end and who brings solutions, not just problems, to the table.

Responsibilities

• Run the full close process for the US & Canadian entities, including journal entries, accruals, reconciliations, and intercompany transactions with the group.
• Manage end-to-end US & Canadian payroll processing via Rippling, including new hire setup, benefits deductions, multi-state withholding, and year-end W-2 reporting.
• Own multi-state sales tax compliance via Anrok, including nexus monitoring, registrations, return review, and filings.
• Act as the primary point of contact for our external tax preparers on federal and state corporate income tax returns, estimated payments, and any state/local filings.
• Lead the US side of the annual audit, preparing schedules, responding to auditor requests, and ensuring a smooth, well-organized process.
• Apply ASC 606 to our SaaS revenue streams, document accounting positions, and ensure consistent treatment across the business.
• Manage 1099 reporting, state annual filings, business licences, and ad-hoc regulatory matters.
• Provide timely, accurate actuals and supporting analysis to our US FP&A team to support budgeting, forecasting, and management reporting.

Requirements

• 8+ years of progressive accounting experience, with a meaningful portion in industry (not solely public accounting).
• SaaS industry experience is essential - you understand subscription revenue, deferred revenue, ARR/MRR mechanics, and the typical accounting issues that come with a SaaS business model.
• CPA strongly preferred.
• Mixed of public accounting (Big 4 or strong mid-tier) and SaaS industry experience is ideal.
• Strong working knowledge of ASC 606 revenue recognition applied to SaaS contracts.
• Experience leading or substantially supporting an external audit.
• Comfortable as the senior accounting person in a small/lean US environment - you know how to roll up your sleeves.
• Hands-on experience with a modern SaaS finance stack - ideally Campfire, NetSuite, or a comparable ERP, plus Rippling, Brex, and Tipalti (or close equivalents).
• Demonstrated interest in or hands-on use of AI tools to improve finance workflows.
• Strong judgement on what to escalate, when, and with what level of supporting analysis - you bring options and recommendations, not open-ended questions.
• Excellent written communication - much of your collaboration with the UK team will be async.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting a US subsidiary of a foreign parent (or vice versa).
• Familiarity with UK GAAP or IFRS reporting requirements for group consolidation purposes.
• Experience with an ERP migration or finance systems implementation.

Skills

• Strong working knowledge of US multi-state sales tax compliance (Anrok experience a plus).
• Hands-on experience with a modern SaaS finance stack - ideally Campfire, NetSuite, or a comparable ERP, plus Rippling, Brex, and Tipalti (or close equivalents).
• Experience with AI tools to improve finance workflows.
• Strong judgement on what to escalate, when, and with what level of supporting analysis - you bring options and recommendations, not open-ended questions.
• Excellent written communication - much of your collaboration with the UK team will be async.

Benefits

We provide a competitive salary range for this role - which is $130,000 – $155,000 - depending on level and experience. Please note this range is intended as a guide, not a guarantee. Final compensation will be based on individual qualifications, relevant experience, and the scope of the role. In addition to salary, this position includes equity in the business, giving you the opportunity to share in the company’s long-term success.

We also offer:

• Participation in the company’s employee share options plan.
• Comprehensive health coverage for you and your loved ones.
• Lifetime life insurance.
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance.
• The opportunity to contribute to the company's 401k plan.
• A flexible PTO policy + 11 designated company holidays.
• An annual learning and development allowance.
• A one-off WFH allowance when you join.
• Company-funded perks like noise-cancelling headphones or a comfortable desk chair to boost your comfort and focus.
• Enhanced parental leave.
• Menopause care programme with Maven.