Key Responsibilities
- Lead, mentor, and develop a growing team of 3+ accountants responsible for month-end close, financial statement audits, and the full accounting cycle across Revenue, AR, AP, accruals, leases, intangible assets, fixed assets, cash, and operating expenses.
- Review and approve journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules prepared by staff and senior accountants on a weekly and monthly basis.
- Own the monthly and quarterly close calendar, driving improvements to shorten close timelines while maintaining accuracy and completeness.
- Perform detailed analyses of revenue and expense accounts to ensure proper coding, completeness, and accuracy of accruals and estimates.
- Partner with FP&A and business leaders to explain key financial results, variances, and trends, translating accounting detail into insights business partners can act on.
- Prepare and review materials used in monthly/quarterly reporting packages for executive management and the Board, and contribute to the broader financial reporting process.
- Research and draft technical accounting memos (e.g., ASC 606, ASC 842, ASC 350/360) to document and support the company's accounting positions.
- Serve as a point of contact for external auditors, managing PBC lists, timelines, and issue resolution to ensure an efficient annual audit.
- Act as a change agent identifying and implementing new accounting standards, internal controls, and process/system improvements.
- Coach and develop team members through regular feedback, goal-setting, and career development planning to build a high-performing accounting team.
Requirements
- CPA Required.
- 6+ years of progressive accounting experience, including public accounting (Big 4 or regional firm) and/or industry experience.
- 3+ years of supervisory/people management experience.
- Revenue recognition experience under ASC 606, ideally in a SaaS or software revenue model.
- Experience with ERP systems and process automation/optimization (NetSuite strongly preferred).
- Excellent organizational and communication skills — able to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and collaborate effectively across departments and locations (including remote/hybrid teams).
Core Competencies
Demonstrates expertise in leading and developing accounting teams, managing the full accounting cycle, and ensuring compliance with accounting standards such as ASC 606. Proficient in financial analysis, reporting, and process improvements to enhance operational efficiency.
Highest-signal resume keywords
- CPA
- Revenue Recognition Under ASC 606
- ERP Systems (NetSuite Preferred)
- Supervisory/People Management Experience
- Financial Statement Audits
ATS Optimization Keywords
Hard Skills
- Month-End Close
- Journal Entry Review
- Account Reconciliation
- Financial Analysis
- Technical Accounting Memos
- Accruals Management
- Expense Account Analysis
- Financial Reporting
- Process Automation
- Internal Controls
Soft Skills
- Organizational Skills
- Communication Skills
- Team Development
- Collaboration
- Feedback and Goal-Setting
Certifications & Qualifications
- CPA
Industry Keywords
- Public Accounting
- Big 4 Experience
- SaaS Revenue Model
- Financial Statement Audits
- Operating Expenses