Accounting Manager

We're looking for an Accounting Manager to take ownership of Lemonade's parent company accounting operations and help drive greater efficiency, accuracy, and transparency across our financial ecosystem. You'll sit within our Finance team, leading the month-end close process, managing a broad range of financial schedules, and acting as a key partner to our Controller and Director of Technical Accounting on SEC reporting and audit deliverables. This is a high-ownership role that touches nearly every corner of the business — from intercompany transactions to share-based compensation to lease accounting.We believe three things matter for every role at Lemonade: drive to push through challenges, efficiency that keeps standards high while moving fast, and adaptability that lets you pivot with data and AI insights. These aren't buzzwords, they're how we actually work.Our AI-first approach isn't just a tagline either. We're building the future of insurance with AI at the center, and we need people who are genuinely excited to learn and grow alongside these tools.In this role you'llLead the month-end close process for Lemonade Inc., Agency, and Life Agency — including P&L analytics, vendor breakdown reviews, and detailed expense reviews across entitiesManage all parent company accrual schedules, including contract and vendor accruals, professional and legal fee schedules, and underwriting expensesOwn share-based compensation accounting in partnership with Fidelity — preparing entries for all subsidiaries, footnote disclosures, and recording of stock option exercisesOversee intercompany relationships, settlement of transactions, translation true-ups, and cost-plus relationship recordingManage ASC 842 lease schedules in Trullion, prepare monthly entries, and support lease disclosure preparationLead the organization and delivery of year-end and quarterly audit procedures, and support annual SOX testingSupport the Controller and Director of Technical Accounting in quarterly SEC financial reporting — including financial reporting packages, footnote and disclosure preparation, and audit review supportAct as Finance-level AP approver for the vast majority of invoices, ensuring accuracy and appropriate tagging before escalation to cost center managersRun monthly allocations, prepare allocation review schedules, reperform occupancy calculations, and support monthly GAAP ULAE entriesPartner cross-functionally with Business Development, Offline Media, Production, and Growth Development on financial operations including invoices, accruals, and processingWhat you'll need5+ years of experience in public or private accounting, with demonstrated ownership of complex, multi-entity close processesStrong command of U.S. GAAP, including working knowledge of ASC 842, share-based compensation, intercompany accounting, and SEC reporting requirementsAdvanced Excel and Google Sheets skillsExperience with Workday ERP is a plusComfortable operating across multiple entities and legal structures simultaneouslySharp attention to detail with the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines without dropping the ballA bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related fieldAbility to work in our Soho, NYC office 3 days per weekPlease note that we are unable to sponsor applicants for work visas.Unfortunately, we cannot consider applicants from these states: Alaska, California, Colorado, Montana, Hawaii, New Mexico and Puerto Rico.Lemonade's US base salary range for this full-time position is $125,000 - $137,500 plus equity + benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Our competitive total rewards package includes comprehensive health & wellness coverage, equity, a 401(k) plan with employer match, 20 paid vacation days, and parental leave. Speak to your recruiter to hear more about the specific salary range for your preferred location and our total rewards package.