Accounting Manager

Summary

Join AlphaSense's Finance team as an Accounting Manager and lead statutory audit processes, manage stock-based compensation accounting, oversee debt instruments, and handle intercompany transactions. This role requires a strong understanding of U.S. GAAP and experience in a multinational company. You will serve as a subject matter expert on statutory accounting principles, ensuring compliance with local GAAP requirements. Responsibilities include coordinating with external auditors, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and driving process improvements. The ideal candidate possesses excellent analytical and communication skills and proficiency with ERP systems and reporting tools. AlphaSense offers a competitive salary and a generous benefits program.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required; CPA or Chartered Accountant strongly preferred
• 7+ years of progressive accounting experience, including 2+ years in a leadership or technical accounting role
• Deep understanding of U.S. GAAP, including ASC 718, ASC 470, ASC 810, and ASC 830; experience with IFRS or other local GAAPs a plus
• Excellent analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills; able to translate technical issues for cross-functional teams
• Detail oriented with a high level of accuracy
• Professional demeanor and strong work ethic
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment
• Proficiency with ERP systems (e.g., NetSuite), equity management platforms (e.g., Carta, Shareworks), and reporting tools (e.g., Workiva, DFIN, FloQast, Blackline)

Responsibilities

• Serve as a subject matter expert on statutory accounting principles, staying current with evolving regulatory requirements
• Lead preparation and review of statutory financial statements for international entities, ensuring compliance with local GAAP requirements
• Coordinate with external auditors and global service providers to complete statutory audits on time and in full compliance
• Collaborate with Tax and Legal teams to support global compliance and regulatory reporting obligations
• Drive standardization and automation of statutory reporting processes across jurisdictions
• Oversee end-to-end accounting for equity transactions, including RSUs, stock options, ESPPs, and performance awards in accordance with ASC 718
• Manage monthly and quarterly SBC close processes, including journal entries, reconciliations, and flux analyses
• Collaborate with Legal, HR, and Payroll teams to ensure accurate recording and reporting of equity compensation
• Assist in valuation of equity awards and forecasting of future expenses
• Oversee the accounting and reporting for debt instruments.in accordance with ASC 470 and ASC 815
• Prepare and review monthly journal entries, reconciliations, and rollforwards related to debt balances, interest expense, and amortization of debt issuance costs
• Monitor compliance with debt covenants and ensure timely preparation of lender deliverables and disclosures
• Collaborate with Treasury, Legal, Technical Accounting, and FP&A to support new debt issuances, modifications, extinguishments, and refinancing transactions, including appropriate accounting treatment and documentation
• Own global intercompany transaction flows, including eliminations, reconciliations, and settlement processes
• Ensure accurate and timely recording of intercompany charges in accordance with transfer pricing agreements
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance reporting accuracy, efficiency, and scalability
• Play a key role in systems integration and optimization (e.g., ERP, Workiva or DFIN, equity platforms like Carta or Shareworks)

Preferred Qualifications

Public Accounting experience preferred

Benefits

• Performance-based bonus
• Equity
• Generous benefits program