Starburst is hiring a
Senior Accounting Manager

Summary

The job description is for a Senior Accounting Manager at Starburst, a remote-first company that offers a data lake analytics platform. The role involves leading and managing a team of accounting professionals, overseeing financial reporting, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and ensuring compliance with accounting standards.

Requirements

• Minimum of 8 years of progressive accounting experience, with at least 5 years in a management or leadership role
• Proficiency in accounting software NetSuite and advanced Excel skills

Responsibilities

• Oversee the preparation and review of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, ensuring compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and other relevant standards
• Oversee monthly and quarterly close processes for balance sheet accounting, including leases, intangibles, SBC and PPE
• Provide insights and analysis on financial performance, variances, and trends to support decision-making by senior management
• Manage compensation accounting processes, ensuring accurate global payroll and equity transactions align with reporting requirements and timelines
• Manage International accounting processes, ensuring accurate and timely delivery of financial information of international entities, including intercompany balances and consolidations
• Coordinate and support external audits, ensuring timely and accurate delivery of requested information and documentation
• Lead and mentor a high-performing accounting team, fostering continuous learning and professional growth
• Work closely with cross-functional teams, including Tax, Treasury, FP&A, Revenue Accounting, and Legal, to ensure alignment on financial objectives and reporting requirements and drive business process transformation

Preferred Qualifications

• Proven track record in managing and scaling Corporate Accounting processes during periods of rapid growth within a public company, with a preference for experience in tech companies
• Extensive experience in building and leading high-performing, global Corporate Accounting teams, successfully guiding them through significant growth and change

Benefits

• The base salary range for this US full-time position is $153,000 - $187,000, subject to standard withholding and applicable taxes. All candidates receive equity (ISO) and access to a comprehensive benefits offering
• Remote-friendly work options
• Flexible paid time off