Accounting Manager

Summary

Join OpenPhone's Finance team as a proactive Accounting Manager to scale core accounting operations, manage month-end close, and support key processes. You will lead the month-end close process, own accounts payable and spend management, support financial reporting, oversee payroll accounting, manage tax and compliance workflows, and drive improvements in accounting systems. This role requires 5–7 years of progressive accounting experience in a fast-paced environment, a strong understanding of US GAAP, and proficiency with accounting systems like QuickBooks. A CPA or progress toward CPA is a plus. The position offers a competitive salary ($134,000 - $149,000 USD annually in the US, $153,000 - $170,000 CAD in Canada), equity, extensive medical coverage, a monthly lifestyle stipend, and flexible PTO.

Requirements

• 5–7 years of progressive accounting experience, including time in fast-paced, high-growth SaaS, telecommunications or tech environments
• Strong understanding of US GAAP, with hands-on experience managing general ledger and close processes
• Proficiency with accounting systems like QuickBooks, and finance tools like Ramp, Rippling, Deel, Stripe, and Avalara
• A knack for process improvement and automation, with a systems-first mindset and high attention to detail
• Takes ownership, communicates clearly, and brings a roll-up-your-sleeves attitude to problem solving and cross-functional collaboration

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage our month-end close process, including preparation of journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules for areas like accruals, prepaids, fixed assets, and reclasses
• Own accounts payable and spend management, including GL review of Ramp transactions, vendor setup, bill pay workflows, reimbursements, and expense policy compliance
• Support financial reporting across multiple entities, including consolidation, monthly close packages, variance analysis, investor reporting, and audit preparation
• Oversee payroll accounting and support related reporting and reconciliations, including EOR payroll, Rippling payroll, and fringe benefits tracking
• Manage tax and compliance workflows, including 1099 filings, mailbox management, and state/local registrations
• Support sales and telecom tax operations, including reviewing Avalara reports, maintaining tax estimates, and assisting with telecom registration and filing activities
• Drive improvements in accounting systems and integrations
• Assist with technical accounting research, policy documentation, and audit memo preparation in alignment with GAAP
• Take initiative on strategic projects, such as AI tooling for finance, data cleanup, or ERP readiness initiatives
• Own revenue recognition and partner cross-functionally to improve Stripe billing operations and customer balance workflows

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience managing or supporting multi-entity accounting, international operations, or tax compliance a plus
• CPA or progress toward CPA is a strong plus, but not required

Benefits

• Extensive medical coverage
• A monthly lifestyle stipend
• A flexible PTO policy