Manager, Accounting (CPA)

What you'll do:

We are seeking an experienced, detail-oriented Accounting Manager (CPA required) to lead essential technical accounting functions, manage external and statutory audits, and oversee direct report performance. This role is responsible for complex payroll and benefits accounting, ASC 606 revenue recognition, equity and share-based compensation (SBC), sales tax compliance, and managing special finance projects.

The ideal candidate brings a blend of technical expertise and leadership, directly managing an Accountant II and ensuring accuracy across financial closes, reconciliations, and audit deliverables.

Key Responsibilities

Direct Accounting & Technical Responsibilities

• Payroll & Compensation Accounting:
• Manage bonus accruals, quarterly accrued PTO, and miscellaneous payroll liability accounts.
• Oversee payroll and HSA data imports and perform detailed domestic and international payroll reconciliations.
• Prepare for future implementation of Total Addressable Market/TAMs accounting workflows.
• Revenue & Sales Accounting:
• Manage commissions and ASC 606 accounting.
• Lead sales tax compliance-including quarterly rate reviews, Avalara system management, and tax return oversight with support from external tax advisory firms (e.g., TaxOps, Smythe).
• Reconcile sales tax accounts across all operating jurisdictions.
• Equity & SBC Accounting:
• Own stock-based compensation (SBC) accounting, ensuring complete and accurate capture of equity transactions.
• Maintain and update equity and SBC rollforwards and reconciliations.
• Special Projects & Continuous Improvement:
• Lead technical projects involving integrations, automation and financial close optimization.

Audit & Compliance Management

• External & Statutory Audits: Lead end-to-end management of annual financial statement audits and statutory audits, serving as the primary point of contact for external auditors.
• PBC & Schedule Preparation: Coordinate audit request lists (PBCs) and ensure timely delivery of supporting documentation.

Management & Team Leadership

• Direct Supervision: Directly manage and mentor an Accountant II, reviewing their work for accuracy, compliance, and timely completion.
• Review Responsibilities: Review direct report deliverables, including:
• Bank reconciliations and bank statement collection
• Goodwill, intangibles, prepaids, fixed assets, and security deposits
• Capitalized R&D tracking and schedule updates
• AP / No-Vendor AP reconciliations and accrued payables
• Partner referral calculations and other receivable reconciliations

What we're looking for:

Required

• Certification: Active Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license required.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Experience: 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, with at least 1-2 years in a manager or supervisory role (Public accounting experience preferred).
• Technical Expertise: Strong working knowledge of US GAAP, including ASC 606 (Revenue Recognition) and share-based compensation accounting.
• Audit Experience: Proven experience owning external audit workflows and statutory reporting.
• Tax Systems: Hands-on experience with sales tax automation platforms (e.g., Avalara).

Preferred

• Experience with international payroll reconciliations and multi-entity global structures.
• Experience managing capitalized R&D (ASC 350-40) and complex equity rollforwards.
• Strong leadership skills with a hands-on approach to coaching junior staff.