Accounting Manager

Title: Accounting Manager

Department: Finance & Accounting

Reports to: Controller

Direct reports: 1–2 (Staff / Senior Accountant)

Location: Hybrid, Ashburn, VA

Employment type: Full-time, exempt

Key Responsibilities

1. Month-End Close

• Help manage the monthly close process, managing the close calendar, task assignments, and deadlines.
• Review journal entries and account reconciliations prepared by team members for accuracy, support, and appropriate approval.
• Prepare more technical and complex journal entries, such as accruals, deferrals, debt and interest, equity and stock-based compensation, intercompany, and other judgmental or non-routine transactions.
• Ensure balance sheet accounts are reconciled and supported and investigate and resolve variances and aged reconciling items.
• Maintain adherence to internal controls over the close process.

2. Financial Reporting

• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, including the balance sheet, income statement, and statement of cash flows, in accordance with U.S. GAAP.
• Draft financial statement footnotes and disclosures and keep supporting schedules current.
• Prepare flux and variance analyses and provide clear explanations to the Controller and leadership.
• Research and apply technical accounting guidance to new or unusual transactions, and document conclusions in accounting memos.

3. Audit Support

• Serve as the primary day-to-day contact for external auditors on the annual financial statement audit.
• Coordinate the preparation and delivery of audit schedules, PBC requests, and supporting documentation.
• Respond to auditor questions and help resolve audit findings and adjustments in a timely manner.
• Support related requests from lenders, investors, and tax advisors as needed.

4. Process and Systems Improvement

• Document accounting policies, procedures, and close processes, including process narratives and checklists.
• Identify, recommend, and implement system enhancements across the ERP/accounting platform and related tools (e.g., expense, billing, payroll, and banking integrations).
• Drive automation and efficiencies that shorten the close, reduce manual work, and strengthen controls.
• Help design and mature internal controls appropriate for a growing company.

5. People Management

• Manage, coach, and develop one to two direct reports, setting clear priorities and expectations.
• Review work product, provide timely feedback, and foster a culture of accuracy, accountability, and continuous learning.
• Delegate effectively while remaining a hands-on contributor.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance.
• 5–8 years of progressive accounting experience, including public accounting and/or a corporate accounting role.
• Strong working knowledge of U.S. GAAP, including preparing financial statements, footnotes, and the statement of cash flows.
• Hands-on experience with month-end close, account reconciliations, and complex journal entries.
• Experience supporting an external financial statement audit.
• Proficiency with NetSuite and advanced Excel skills.
• Demonstrated ability to document processes and drive improvements.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred

• Active CPA license.
• Experience in a startup, high-growth, or venture-backed technology environment.
• Familiarity with SaaS revenue recognition (ASC 606), debt and related-party transactions, equity accounting, and stock-based compensation.
• Prior experience managing or mentoring junior accountants.
• Exposure to automation tools and data analysis.

Why This Role

This is a high-impact role with meaningful ownership over revenue and technical accounting in a growing IT services organization. The Accounting Manager will play a critical role in ensuring financial accuracy, audit readiness, and scalable processes as the company grows.

Compensation

$140K –$150K per year

This role is eligible for an annual performance bonus.

This is the targeted compensation range for this role. Please note that this range is provided as a guideline and the final offer will be based on several factors, including but not limited to, skillset and competencies, level of experience, education, certifications, and location.

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance; 401(k); paid time off including vacation, holidays, personal leave, and sick leave; and training and professional development opportunities.

Work Authorization

Work sponsorship is not available for this position. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Equal Employment Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law