Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. The company is a high-growth SaaS technology company that helps businesses automate and simplify everyday operations. The Lead Accountant will own key month-end close and financial reporting activities while partnering with finance leadership to improve accounting processes, internal controls, systems, and operational efficiency.
Responsibilities
- Partner closely with the Controller and senior finance leadership to identify process inefficiencies and implement scalable solutions
- Collaborate cross-functionally with FP&A, AP, AR, Business Systems, Operations, and other teams on broader finance initiatives
- Drive continuous improvement through process optimization, systems enhancements, automation, and the effective use of emerging technologies
- Review work prepared by junior accounting staff, providing timely feedback, training, and coaching where required
- Take ownership of key areas of the month-end close process, including journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, supporting schedules, and financial reporting
- Perform balance sheet and P&L analysis, investigating significant variances and identifying appropriate revenue and expense accruals
- Maintain accurate accounting documentation and ensure assigned areas are accounted for in accordance with US GAAP
- Support the annual audit process, preparing documentation and partnering with external auditors to resolve questions efficiently
- Assist with the development and implementation of internal controls, accounting policies, and procedures
- Research and provide guidance on technical accounting matters under US GAAP as required
Skills
- This is a fully remote position open to candidates across the US, with occasional travel to New York City
- Candidates must be able to work Eastern Time Zone hours
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline
- Active CPA license required
- 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, including a combination of public accounting audit and industry experience
- Strong hands-on experience across the month-end close, including journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, financial reporting schedules, and audit support
- Strong knowledge of US GAAP with the ability to research and resolve technical accounting matters
- Experience reviewing the work of others and the ability to train, coach, and develop junior accounting professionals
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, project management, and communication skills
- Ability to operate independently and take ownership within a fast-paced, high-growth environment
- Big 4 audit experience and/or industry experience within SaaS or technology is highly desirable
- Experience with Sage Intacct, Ramp, Salesforce, or similar financial systems is advantageous
Benefits
- Fully remote position open to candidates across the US
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