Manager, Accounting

We are a high-growth, global, private-equity-backed software company with an active acquisition strategy. As we scale, we are building a best-in-class accounting leadership team grounded in execution, ownership, and operational discipline. In this role, you will be a key accounting operator responsible for owning the month-end close end-to-end and building scalable, repeatable processes in a fast-moving environment. You will partner closely with the Controller and a highly technical Director of Accounting, allowing you to focus on leading the function, increasing capacity, and driving consistent executionu2014rather than niche accounting research. This is a high-visibility, high-impact opportunity with expanding scope and a clear path for growth as the organization continues to scale. Key Responsibilities Month-End Close & Accounting Operations (Primary) + Own day-to-day execution of the month-end close for assigned areas. + Prepare and review journal entries and supporting schedules. + Review balance sheet reconciliations and ensure timely, well-documented resolution of reconciling items. + Perform month-over-month variance analysis and clearly communicate key drivers to leadership. + Enforce the close calendar while maintaining strong documentation and internal control discipline. + Act as a primary point of contact for audit support, including PBCs, schedules, and explanations. Process Ownership & Continuous Improvement + Take ownership of close-related processes and deliverablesu2014this role is expected to run things, not wait for direction. + Improve consistency, accuracy, and timeliness of reconciliations and reporting. + Identify process gaps, propose pragmatic solutions, and implement repeatable improvements. + Partner cross-functionally with FP&A, RevOps, and Business Sys to resolve data issues and improve reporting reliability. + Help mature the accounting function as the company scales through acquisitions. Systems & Data + Work confidently in ERP and finance systems (NetSuite experience strongly preferred). + Partner with teams using Salesforce and related systems to ensure accurate financial inputs. + Leverage technologyu2014including AI tools where appropriateu2014to accelerate analysis and documentation, while maintaining strong controls and validation. M&A Integration Support (Secondary / Trained) + Support onboarding of acquired businesses into standard close and reconciliation processes. + Assist with trial balance mapping, process standardization, and close readiness using established templates. + Participate in integration project meetings and help track accounting deliverables. + Over time, develop confidence operating within a repeatable integration playbook. People Leadership + Manage and develop at least one direct report. + Set priorities, review work for quality and completeness, and coach on close discipline. + Build accountability, predictability, and pride of ownership within the team. Required Qualifications + 4u20137+ years of progressive accounting experience (Staff u2192 Senior u2192 Manager track). + Strong grounding in core accounting and month-end close mechanics: + Journal entries + Balance sheet reconciliations + Flux / variance analysis + Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines consistently in fast-paced environments. + High attention to detail with strong judgment on when and how to escalate issues. + Comfortable working in ERP systems and learning new tools quickly. + Advanced Excel skills. Added Bonus: + CPA and/or Masteru2019s in Accounting. + NetSuite experience. + Exposure to Salesforce or revenue systems. + Experience working in PE-backed, SaaS, or acquisitive environments. + Prior experience supporting process standardization, system transitions, or integrations (formal M&A experience not required).

Created: 2026-02-06