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At Remitly, we believe everyone deserves the freedom to access, move, and manage their money wherever life takes them. Since 2011, we've tirelessly delivered on our promise to customers sending money globally, providing secure, simple, and reliable ways to manage their money, ensuring true peace of mind. Whether it's supporting loved ones back home, growing a business across continents, or pursuing new opportunities abroad, we're not just here to move money— we're here to move our global customers forward.We're looking for builders, reimaginers, and global thinkers who want to work at the intersection of technology, trust, and transformation. If that’s you and you're ready to do the most meaningful work of your career—we invite you to join over 2,800 passionate Remitlians worldwide who are united by our vision to transform lives with trusted financial services that transcend borders.
We are looking for a strategic and driven Accounting Program Manager to lead accounting efforts for new and complementary product initiatives across the business. In this hybrid role, you will serve as both an accounting subject matter expert and a cross-functional project/program manager. Reporting to the Director of Accounting, you will play a pivotal role in bridging accounting requirements with innovative product launches, ensuring scalable and compliant solutions.
You'll be embedded in the business, working closely with product, engineering, and operational teams to understand new initiatives deeply and proactively shape their accounting implications from design to launch. This role also includes contributing to monthly close processes to stay connected to the core operations and continuously optimize performance and resource planning.
Partner with cross-functional teams on emerging product initiatives, translating business and technical requirements into robust accounting solutions. Define and document accounting requirements early in the product lifecycle.
Lead Accounting's involvement across all stages of project planning and execution, including intake, prioritization, and delivery. Actively engage in product launch discussions, support user acceptance testing (UAT), and ensure clear, consistent communication and alignment among Accounting, Product, Engineering, and Executive stakeholders.
Stay hands-on in the monthly close process to maintain operational insight, focusing on areas of friction and opportunities for automation, efficiency, and skill development.
Deepen your understanding of order-to-cash, revenue recognition, foreign exchange, transfer pricing, and other complex accounting areas. Bring this knowledge to influence both short- and long-term product strategies.
Champion process improvement and change management within Accounting. Drive initiatives that enhance accuracy, scalability, and efficiency.
5+ years of experience in accounting or finance, with at least 2 years in a program/project management role.
Professional certification in accounting (CPA, CMA, etc.).
Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial regulations.
Experience with financial software and systems (e.g. ERP, accounting software).
Proven track record of managing and leading cross-functional teams.
Compensation Details. The starting base salary range for this position is typically $100,000 - $115,000. In the U.S., Remitly employees are shareholders in our Company and equity is part of our total compensation plan. Your recruiter can share more information about medical benefits offered, as well as other financial benefits and total compensation components offered with this role.
Our Benefits:
Flexible paid time off
Health, dental, and vision + 401k plan with company matching
Paid parental, medical, military and family care leave
Mental Health & Family Forming Benefits
Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
Continuing education and travel benefits
Our Connected Work Culture: Driving Innovation, Together
At Remitly, we believe that true innovation sparks when we come together. Our "Connected Work Culture" fosters dynamic in-person collaboration, where ideas ignite and challenging problems find solutions faster. For corporate team members, we have an in-office expectation of at least 50% of the time monthly, typically achieved by coming in three days a week. This creates consistent, meaningful overlap that supports team norms and business needs. Managers also have the flexibility to set higher expectations based on their team’s specific needs. These intentional in-office moments are vital for deepening relationships, fueling creativity, and ensuring your impact is felt where it matters most.
At Remitly, we are dedicated to ensuring that our workplace offers equal employment opportunities to all employees and candidates, in full compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
Remitly is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Remitly Seattle, Washington, USA Office
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