Manager, Accounting

About the Role

We are looking for a highly motivated Manager of Accounting to join our growing Finance team. This role is ideal for a strong operational accounting leader who enjoys building scalable processes and driving consistency across core accounting functions. The role will own key areas of the month-end close process, with primary responsibility for operating expenses, Accounts Payable, and payroll-related accounting. 

This role plays a critical part in ensuring our financial reporting is accurate, timely, scalable, and compliant with US GAAP. You will partner closely with teams across FP&A, Payroll, Tax, Legal, and Procurement to ensure alignment on financial data, processes, and reporting. You will also drive process improvements, strengthen internal controls, and support audit readiness.

The role will report to the Senior Director, Accounting and will provide oversight and support across AP operations and processes.

What You’ll Accomplish

• Oversee the monthly close for operating expenses, including review and approval of journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules to ensure accuracy and timeliness
• Manage the Accounts Payable function including oversight of invoice processing, vendor onboarding, payment cycles, and controls to ensure accuracy and efficiency. Develop the team by improving workflows and scalable processes
• Support the rollout and optimization of the company’s new purchase order system, Zip, including related automation and process improvements across accounts payable and accrual workflows
• Lead the accounting for payroll, including review of US and international payroll journal entries, bonus accruals, and related balance sheet reconciliations in partnership with Payroll and FP&A
• Manage and refine the monthly accrual process across operating expenses, ensuring completeness and accuracy through close coordination with business stakeholders
• Perform and review account-level analytics across income statement and balance sheet accounts to identify trends, variances, and potential risks
• Partner with leadership and cross-functional stakeholders to research accounting matters, analyze financial results, and communicate insights clearly and effectively
• Support the successful completion of the year-end audit by preparing analyses, maintaining documentation, and partnering with external auditors
• Identify opportunities to modernize accounting operations through process improvements, automation, and practical applications of AI-enabled tools to enhance efficiency, reporting accuracy, and scalability
• Manage and develop the AP team and accounting contractor by providing coaching, process guidance, and opportunities for professional growth
• Partner closely with cross-functional teams including FP&A, Payroll, Tax, Legal, and Procurement to ensure alignment on processes
• Identify and communicate accounting risks, operational issues, and process gaps across areas of responsibility

Your Expertise

• 7+ years of accounting experience
• 2-3 years of people management experience
• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting 
• Experience working in high-growth technology, SaaS, or infrastructure-driven environments preferred
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and business partnering skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel
• Experience with Netsuite, Zip, and Expensify preferred. Experience with FloQast, Navan, and Ramp a plus.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to prioritize effectively while managing recurring deadlines and operational deliverables in a dynamic environment.

You'll get competitive perks and benefits, from health & wellness to equity, to help you bring your best self to work.

For US based applicants:

• The US base salary range for this full-time position is $140,000 - $160,000 annually + equity + benefits
• Our salary ranges are determined by role, level and location

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