Accounting Manager

Core Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations of the accounting function. Be the primary owner of all accounting & financial reporting
• Supervise and coordinate the general ledger, month-end close and internal reporting process, including ownership of ongoing reconciliations, roll-forwards, schedules, etc.
• Research technical accounting matters and prepare accounting memos to support accounting positions (for example, ASC 606 Revenue recognition)
• Be a joint owner of general ledger system (currently Quickbooks). Assist in any future systems enhancement, implementations, or software migration
• Manage the Order-to-Cash system (Tabs) with full admin level expected, and fully understand the system inputs for our Revenue Recognition & Deferred Revenue recording
• Willing to build reports in other software systems (e.g. Salesforce) the company utilizes to support finance or accounting efforts
• Support the payroll manager with any payroll or benefit issues
• Monitor and analyze monthly / quarterly operating results. Prepare outputs for internal teams
• Oversee and manage the Staff Accountant’s work
• Assist VP Finance with any accounting & reporting matters
• Preparation of annual audits in the future
• Oversee tax compliance (state & local, sales tax, VAT, etc.) and tax system management (currently Avalara)
• Respond to inquiries from other company-wide managers regarding the financial results and special reporting requests
• Develop and maintain internal controls procedures across all accounting systems
• Support any other ad-hoc internal financial analyses
• Play an active role in other aspects of finance & accounting: banking / treasury, risk / insurance, financing, tax, financial planning, investor relations, etc.
• Assist in development and implementation of new accounting processes or procedures
• Be able to supervise a growing team in the future and ensure that work is properly allocated and completed in a timely and accurate manner

Key Competencies

• A thorough understanding of financial reporting and a general ledger structure
• Ability to analyze financial data and prepare financial reports, statements and projections
• Ability to multi-task and manage several projects in a fast-paced start-up environment
• Knowledge of US GAAP reporting requirements
• Use of Claude or other AI tools to create efficient accounting processes

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, CPA required (can be inactive)
• A minimum of 4-7 years accounting experience; 2-3 years supervisory experience is preferred
• Public accounting experience a big plus
• Prior startup experience a plus
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Google Sheets and experience with general ledger and other accounting systems

For full time employees

• Unlimited time off to empower our employees to manage their work-life balance. We work hard for our teachers and users, and encourage our employees to rest and take the time they need.
• Choice of employer-paid health insurance plans so that you can take care of yourself and your family. Dental and vision are also offered at very low premiums.
• Every employee is offered generous stock options, vested over 4 years.
• 401k match & monthly wellness stipend.