ACCOUNTING MANAGER - Creative Financial Staffing

ACCOUNTING MANAGER – 100% REMOTE - 120-130K + Bonus

CFS has partnered with a dynamic and rapidly expanding Software as a Service (SaaS) company backed by prominent private equity investors to identify an experienced Accounting Manager to join their team!

Why You Should Apply:

You can expect, growth and innovation and to have fun along the way. You will not only be rewarded for your personal achievements, but you will also have the opportunity to be part of an organization that lives by its motto every day: Powering those who power social impact!

Benefits include:

• Generous Flexible Time Off (FTO) Policy
• Equity for ALL regular, full-time employees from individual contributors to management - share in their success!
• Up to 15 paid company holidays including some commemorating social justice events and self-care
• Paid volunteer time
• Resources for savings and investments
• Paid parental leave
• Paid sick leave
• Health, vision, dental, and life insurance with additional access to health and wellness programs.
• Opportunities to learn, develop, network, and connect

What You’ll Do:

As an Accounting Manager leading the Accounting team, you will oversee tax-related accounting and general ledger activities, ensuring compliance with U.S. GAAP for accounting transactions. You will be responsible for preparing/reviewing GL account reconciliations, managing the monthly close process, and providing financial reporting. The ideal candidate possesses strong problem-solving and communication skills and thrives in a challenging environment. In this role, you will:

• Coordinate with outside consultants to provide necessary financial information for tax preparation and filing, reviewing tax returns for accuracy before submission.
• Manage tax-related inquiries from both internal and external sources, investigating issues and ensuring timely delivery of required documents.
• Maintain the Company’s compliance status in relevant states, promptly addressing any issues with registered agents.
• Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual general ledger closing processes, including the preparation of journal entries and reconciliations, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Assist in the development of financial statements and reports.
• Gain a comprehensive understanding of the business structure, financial reporting, and the general ledger to facilitate intercompany AR & AP reconciliations.
• Enhance the efficiency of the accounting team through cross-training, sharing responsibilities, and serving as a backup for other team members.
• Collaborate with team members and other departments to ensure accurate accounting treatment for transactions.
• Develop and maintain internal accounting controls, systems, and procedures to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting.
• Document policies, procedures, and workflows for assigned areas of responsibility.
• Implement process improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency, reduce errors, and expedite reporting.
• Support month-end analysis and reporting requirements, as well as ad-hoc projects.
• Lead the assessment of technical accounting matters, researching and documenting complex transactions, and coordinating the adoption of new standards.
• Play a key role in the annual audit process with external auditors.

Qualifications of the Accounting Manager

• CPA Certification required.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP.
• Experience in process improvement and familiarity with Intacct and Avalara preferred.
• Understanding of accounting concepts related to the SaaS industry preferred.
• Ability to thrive in a team-oriented, deadline-driven environment.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and seek solutions proactively.
• Strong attention to detail and business ethics.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience, including Big 4 and corporate accounting roles, preferably in the technology industry, with increasing responsibilities and leadership.
• Intaact ERP experience a plus!