Senior Accounting Manager

Our client is a high-growth, publicly traded technology company and a recognized leader in connected property and SaaS-based solutions. The organization develops innovative platforms that help residential and commercial customers securely manage, monitor, and automate their environments. With a strong track record of growth, a collaborative culture, and a commitment to operational excellence, the company offers employees the opportunity to contribute to a dynamic and evolving business. Position Overview The Senior Manager, Corporate Accounting is a newly created leadership role reporting to the Corporate Controller. This position combines technical accounting expertise, financial reporting, operational leadership, and team development responsibilities. The successful candidate will play a critical role in managing the month-end and quarter-end close process, overseeing global consolidations, supporting corporate reporting activities, and driving continuous process improvements across the accounting organization. This role is ideal for a hands-on accounting leader who thrives in a fast-paced public company environment, enjoys building and mentoring teams, and can effectively partner with stakeholders across finance, operations, and executive leadership. Key Responsibilities Responsibilities Lead and coordinate the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes across domestic and international entities. Oversee multi-entity consolidations, including intercompany eliminations, foreign currency translation, and cumulative translation adjustments (CTA). Manage global close timelines, procedures, and reporting deliverables to ensure accuracy and timeliness. Review revenue and deferred revenue accounting activities and ensure compliance with US GAAP. Partner with Technical Accounting on complex transactions, accounting policy matters, and new accounting standard implementations. Prepare and review management reporting packages, flash reports, and financial variance analyses. Support quarterly and annual financial reporting requirements and coordinate with external auditors. Review journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance. Oversee accounting activities related to payroll, cash, accruals, leases, fixed assets, inventory, prepaids, revenue, and deferred revenue. Manage international accounting operations, including foreign currency translation and intercompany reconciliations. Maintain and enhance SOX compliance, internal controls, documentation, testing support, and remediation efforts. Lead, mentor, and develop accounting staff while fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement. Serve as a key accounting partner to finance, operations, and executive leadership teams. Drive process improvement, automation, and systems enhancement initiatives to improve scalability and efficiency. Participate in special projects and strategic initiatives supporting business growth. Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Accounting. Active CPA license required. 8+ years of progressive accounting experience, including public accounting experience; Big Four experience strongly preferred. Strong experience with public company accounting, financial close, and multi-entity consolidations. Deep knowledge of US GAAP, financial reporting, and internal controls. Experience supporting external audits and working directly with auditors. Strong understanding of SOX compliance and control environments. Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and experience with large ERP systems; experience with Dynamics GP, Dynamics 365, or similar platforms preferred. Proven ability to lead, develop, and manage accounting teams. Strong analytical, organizational, project management, and problem-solving skills. Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to interact confidently with executives and cross-functional stakeholders. Experience in SaaS, software, subscription-based, or technology companies preferred. Experience in a publicly traded, SOX-compliant environment preferred. International accounting and multi-currency consolidation experience preferred. Demonstrated success implementing process improvements, automation initiatives, and accounting systems enhancements. #J-18808-Ljbffr