Accounting Manager

Summary

Join ASAPP, a company dedicated to delivering the best AI-powered customer experience, as an Accounting Manager. You will be responsible for operational and technical accounting in areas like revenue, investments, equity compensation, and consolidations. This role requires a blend of data analysis, technical accounting expertise, and strong communication skills. You will collaborate with finance and accounting teams, ensuring accuracy and efficiency in your work. The ideal candidate will be comfortable with a fast-paced environment, have a strong understanding of US GAAP, and be able to manage projects and interact with various levels of the organization.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance
• 5+ years of relevant and progressive work experience, preferably with a mix of public and industry accounting roles
• Proficiency in using Excel for data analysis and manipulation
• Experience with driving projects forward from start to finish
• Ability to think strategically, with analytical, critical thinking, problem-solving, interpersonal, and relationship-building skills
• Strong knowledge in US GAAP, experience with ASC 606 and ASC 340 are highly desired
• Practical experience in enhancing workflows in various accounting cycles and a solid understanding of the concepts of internal control design and operational efficiency
• Effective verbal and written communication

Responsibilities

• Partner and collaborate with accounting/finance and cross-functional teammates to assist the Controller in preparing the monthly close package, including a complete set of financial statements and variance analysis
• Own operational and technical accounting over such areas as revenue, cost of sales, investments, equity compensation, and accounts receivable
• Reconcile certain balance sheet accounts to ensure accuracy and completeness
• Work with other accounting and finance team members to enhance the workflows and develop scalable processes to meet the company’s growth
• Manage billing and collections, ensuring timely billing and collection of customer dues and setup of reasonable DOS standards
• Work closely with our external auditors
• Lead delivery of accounting tasks and manage projects related to system and tool enhancement
• Document and revise workflows, procedures, and control environments for all areas of ownership
• Perform other accounting and finance responsibilities as necessary or assigned

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in a startup environment, particularly with a SaaS company, is a strong plus
• CPA (or equivalent, such as CIMA or ACCA)
• Practical experience in leveraging ERP systems and other accounting tools (e.g., SFDC, ADP, TripActions, and other AP and tech stacks commonly used in accounting).  Experience in Sage/Intacct is a plus
• Self-motivated, proactive, and continuous improvement mindset
• Ability to work under pressure and be able to continually reprioritize, with a tolerance for ambiguity
• Strong customer focus and service-minded
• Strong collaboration skills with the ability to create effective, deep, and successful working relationships across all levels of the organization
• Strong presentation, communication, and influencing skills
• Analytical and attention to details
• Capacity for end-to-end process thinking
• Cultural awareness and compassion: ability to adapt to and work with different styles and approaches

Benefits

• Competitive compensation with stock options
• Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental insurance
• 401k matching
• Fitness and wellness stipend
• Mobile phone reimbursement
• Mental well-being benefits
• Professional learning and development stipend
• Parental leave, including adoptive and foster parents
• 3 weeks paid time off (increases with tenure) and unlimited sick leave