Accounting Lead

Summary

Join our team as an Accounting Lead and manage the company's core accounting functions, ensuring accuracy and compliance. You will oversee month-end close processes, maintain the general ledger, monitor accounts payable and receivable, and prepare financial reports. This vital role involves streamlining financial operations, supporting tax compliance, and providing insights to leadership. The ideal candidate possesses expertise in accounting principles, attention to detail, and experience with financial systems like NetSuite. This is a fully remote position offering paid time off and observed local holidays.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• 5+ years of experience in accounting roles, with at least 2 years in a leadership capacity
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting standards
• Proficiency in ERP and accounting systems
• Experience in leading month-end close processes
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with a strong attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with a collaborative mindset

Responsibilities

• Manage Month-End Close and Financial Reporting
• Oversee and execute the month-end close process, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting
• Prepare and analyze financial reports, providing management with clear and actionable insights
• Perform balance sheet reconciliations to ensure all transactions are properly recorded
• Analyze P&L account variations and expense fluctuations month-over-month to identify trends and provide recommendations
• Maintain the General Ledger
• Accurately record all day-to-day financial transactions and complete the posting process
• Ensure transactions are recorded correctly and maintain the general ledger according to GAAP standards
• Ensure Tax Compliance
• Oversee compliance with tax regulations and assist with tax preparation
• Collaborate with external tax consultants and auditors as needed
• Manage Intercompany Transactions
• Oversee intercompany recharges, ensuring proper allocation and documentation of costs across entities
• Perform intercompany reconciliations to validate balances and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner
• Develop and Enforce Internal Controls
• Establish and enforce internal controls to safeguard company assets and maintain data accuracy
• Conduct regular reconciliations and address discrepancies promptly
• Develop an open items follow-up process to track outstanding issues and ensure timely resolution
• Provide visibility to management regarding process inefficiencies or system issues, offering recommendations for improvements
• Support Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Work closely with other departments to align accounting processes with company objectives
• Provide insights to support budgeting, forecasting, and strategic decision-making
• Document and Maintain Financial Records
• Maintain historical financial records by filing documents and assisting with administrative projects as needed
• Ensure proper documentation of processes for audit and compliance purposes

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA or equivalent certification
• NetSuite experience

Benefits

• Fully Remote Position
• Paid Sick & Vacation Time Off
• Observed Local Holidays
• Gain global experience in a fast-growing company