Senior Accounting Manager - East Coast Remote

<p><strong>Publicly Traded Technology Company</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>CPA Required</strong></p><p><br></p><p>A high-growth public technology company is seeking a Senior Accounting Manager to join its expanding finance organization. This is a highly visible role supporting a fast-paced business environment and partnering closely with leadership across accounting, finance, FP&A, and operations.</p><p>The ideal candidate brings a strong foundation in technical accounting and month-end close, thrives in a dynamic environment, and enjoys building scalable processes within a public company setting.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Lead key aspects of the monthly, quarterly, and annual close process</li><li>Oversee general ledger activity, reconciliations, accruals, and financial reporting support</li><li>Partner cross-functionally with FP&A, tax, audit, and operational teams</li><li>Support SEC reporting processes and public company compliance requirements</li><li>Assist with technical accounting research and implementation of new accounting standards</li><li>Drive process improvements, automation initiatives, and internal control enhancements</li><li>Mentor and develop junior accounting team members</li><li>Support external audit requests and SOX compliance activities</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Qualifications</strong></p><ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance</li><li>CPA strongly preferred</li><li>7+ years of accounting experience, including public accounting and/or public company experience</li><li>Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP and internal controls</li><li>Experience in the technology or SaaS industry preferred</li><li>Familiarity with ERP systems such as NetSuite, Oracle, or SAP</li><li>Ability to operate independently in a remote environment while collaborating across teams</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Why Join</strong></p><ul><li>Opportunity to join a recognized and growing public tech company</li><li>High visibility and exposure to executive leadership</li><li>Collaborative, high-performing finance team</li><li>Competitive compensation package including bonus and equity</li><li>Fully remote flexibility for East Coast-based candidates</li><li>Strong culture focused on innovation, ownership, and career growth</li></ul><p></p>

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