Manager, Technical Accounting

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Manager, Technical Accounting based in the United States.

This is a high-impact opportunity for a technically strong accounting professional who enjoys solving complex U.S. GAAP challenges and shaping financial reporting in a fast-paced, PE-backed SaaS environment. In this role, you will serve as a key technical accounting authority, owning complex accounting areas such as leases, revenue-adjacent topics, equity, debt, and internally developed software. You will also play a central role in cash forecasting, financial reporting, and month-end close activities, helping ensure accuracy, transparency, and consistency across financial statements. Working closely with senior finance leadership, you will translate complex data into meaningful insights that support strategic decision-making. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in ambiguity, enjoys deep technical analysis, and wants to influence both process and reporting at scale.

• Lead technical accounting research, analysis, and documentation in accordance with U.S. GAAP, including areas such as ASC 842, ASC 350, ASC 985-20, equity, debt, and purchase accounting.
• Own key balance sheet accounting areas including leases, goodwill, intangibles, equity, debt, and internally developed software, ensuring accurate capitalization and compliance.
• Partner with product, engineering, and finance teams to ensure proper tracking, classification, and capitalization of development activities.
• Develop, maintain, and enhance the company’s cash forecasting model, providing insights to senior leadership and supporting strategic financial planning.
• Coordinate monthly financial reporting packages, including cash flow statements, departmental commentary, and consolidated reporting deliverables.
• Oversee cash reconciliation processes, ensuring completeness, accuracy, and alignment across all cash accounts and supporting documentation.
• Serve as NetSuite accounting system lead, managing configurations, user access, controls, and compliance with ITGC requirements.
• Drive process improvements and scalability initiatives by developing robust accounting methodologies and enhancing financial reporting efficiency.

Requirements

• CPA certification required with 7–10 years of progressive accounting experience across public accounting and industry roles.
• Strong expertise in U.S. GAAP with demonstrated ability to interpret and apply complex accounting standards.
• Proven experience preparing technical accounting memos, financial statements, and cash flow reporting.
• Hands-on experience with ERP systems; NetSuite experience strongly preferred.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and strong analytical and financial modeling skills.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain complex accounting concepts clearly to non-technical stakeholders.
• Strong problem-solving mindset with the ability to operate effectively in ambiguous and fast-moving environments.
• Highly collaborative approach with experience working cross-functionally across finance, product, and engineering teams.
• Strong attention to detail with a focus on accuracy, compliance, and process improvement.

Benefits

• Competitive health, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
• Remote-first work environment with flexibility and collaboration opportunities.
• Opportunities for professional development and continuous learning.
• Career growth potential within a rapidly scaling, PE-backed technology company.
• 401(k) retirement plan (where applicable) with employer contributions.
• Generous paid time off and company holidays.
• Access to a collaborative, high-performance finance team environment.
• Exposure to complex technical accounting challenges and strategic financial operations.