Senior Manager, Accounting - Rapid7

Senior Manager, AccountingWe are seeking a highly motivated, hands-on, results driven Senior Accounting Manager to be a key leader in our rapidly growing Finance organization based at Rapid7 global headquarters in Boston.
This proven Finance leader will oversee the US based accounting functions, manage the month-end financial close process as well as partner with cross-functional leaders to drive strategic initiatives to enable growth and scalability across the organization.
This position will report to the Director of Global Accounting and will lead a team of accountants.
The Senior Accounting Manager must be a proven leader with the ability to develop and manage a team while collaborating cross-functionally.
The ideal candidate should have managerial experience working in a global publicly traded company and is a team player who thrives with multi-tasking in a fast-paced, exciting, and collaborative environment.In this role, you will:Lead the day-to-day operations of the US accounting team, ensuring entries, reconciliations, and analyses are accurately prepared, reviewed and approved in accordance with US GAAP and in compliance with internal controls, policies and proceduresManage and develop a high performing accounting team, driving performance by setting goals and development plans and fostering an environment to achieve those goals through ongoing feedbackMaintain strong controls and processes within accounting operations; enhance, design, maintain and review internal controls and corporate policies and procedures for SOX complianceActive involvement in business transformation initiatives which may include improving record to report process, redesign of procure-to-pay, cash automation, ERP optimization, etc.Collaborate with FP&A in leading the continuous enhancement of financial reporting, analysis of balance sheet and income statement fluctuations and driving strategic initiatives and process improvementsCollaborate with various cross functional business partners such as tax, FP&A, legal, IT, people strategy, SEC reporting, etc on various ad-hoc reporting and support requestsPartner with external and internal auditors in managing audit requests to drive timely completion of quarterly reviews, annual audits and internal control testingThe skills you’ll bring include:Bachelor’s degree in accounting; CPA required8-10 years of progressive accounting experience with at least 4 years in a management positionExcellent understanding and knowledge of current US GAAP and SOX complianceProven track record of leading, mentoring and developing high-performing accounting teams with strong interpersonal, written and verbal communication skillsA motivated self-starter who thrives on taking ownership of initiatives with limited oversight, has a continuous improvement mindset, a strong work ethic and who consistently meets critical deadlinesForward thinker with strong analytical, problem solving, planning and organizational skillsAdaptability and enthusiasm for new challenges, innate curiosity and a passion for learningA collaborative mindset that is open to giving and receiving ideas, perspectives and feedbackMust be able to interact and communicate effectively with all levels of managementAbility to manage and prioritize multiple projects with competing priorities and meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environmentHigh proficiency with ERP systems and ExcelNice to have:Previous managerial experience in a publicly traded company preferredExperience with NetSuite preferredSaaS/Software industry experience a plusWe know that the best ideas and solutions come from multi-dimensional teams.
That’s because these teams reflect a variety of backgrounds and professional experiences.
If you are excited about this role and feel your experience can make an impact, please don’t be shy - apply today.About Rapid7At Rapid7, we are on a mission to create a secure digital world for our customers, our industry, and our communities.
We do this by embracing tenacity, passion, and collaboration to challenge what’s possible and drive extraordinary impact.Here, we’re building a dynamic workplace where everyone can have the career experience of a lifetime.
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We come to work every day to push boundaries in cybersecurity and keep our 11,000+ global customers ahead of whatever’s next.Join us and bring your unique experiences and perspectives to tackle some of the world’s biggest security challenges.#LI-KC1All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other status protected by applicable national, federal, state or local law.SummaryLocation: US - MA - BostonType: Full time