Accounting Manager

Accounting Manager

Reporting line

Direct reporting towards:   Assistant Controller

Purpose

The Accounting Manager at CFI contributes to achieving organizational efficiency by directly managing multiple Accounting sub-functions (Payables, P/L reporting, month-end reconciliations, etc.).

Ensures compliance with U.S. GAAP, internal controls, and company accounting policies.

The Accounting Manager oversees the day-to-day transactions, prepares and examines financial records, ensures records are accurate, and meets month-end close deadlines.

Maintains documented accounting procedures and supports audit readiness throughout the year

They provide overviews of the business's financial operations to help it run efficiently.

The Accounting Manager works in synergy with Finance, payroll, and other stakeholders to meet the business's overall goals.  

Success in this role is measured by 

Role Level

This role will be measured by an accurate month-end close cycle and meeting the 5-day close including being fully reconciled by Day 5.  

Achievement of audit requirements with minimal adjustments, timely completion of reconciliations, and adherence to internal controls.

In addition, the role will be successful in identifying areas to standardize and streamline processes through system implementation and collaboration with related stakeholders.

Job Responsibilities 

• Prepare and/or review journal entries and supporting documentation.
• Record and reconcile monthly P/L related processes to include but not limited to payables, prepaids, fixed assets, accruals, software capitalization, goodwill, and intangibles, etc
• Perform a thorough monthly review of the P/L by department, account, and vendor, and investigate differences.
• Partner with FP&A to review spend vs budget
• Reconcile monthly bank and credit card statements. 
• Own payables and credit card processes
• Cross-train accounts receivable billing and collection processes
• Assist with year-end audits
• Manage positive business relationships with both internal and external parties
• Assist with other AdHoc processes and system implementations that streamline and improve accounting processes
• Support internal control design, execution, and documentation.

Skills and Competencies

• A bachelor’s degree is strongly preferred
• 5-6 years of general ledger experience 
• 2-3 years of revenue recognition exposure is a plus
• Intermediate skills with MS Office programs including Excel, Outlook, Word and GSuite
• Experience with process automation, system implementations, or scaling accounting operations is preferred.
• Knowledge of the SaaS industry required
• Strong understanding of internal controls and audit requirements.
• Knowledge of NetSuite or other major accounting software packages 
• Demonstrate critical thinking to identify potential solutions or new approaches for current operating procedures
• Strong time management skills and the ability to multitask
• Remote experience including communication using Slack, Zoom, Google Drive, etc.