Accounting Manager

Accounting Manager

About the Role We're looking for an experienced Accounting Manager to help us keep our financial house in order as we scale. You'll own the day-to-day accounting operations, lead month-end close, and make sure our books are accurate, timely, and audit-ready. This is a great fit for someone who enjoys building process, mentoring a small team, and working cross-functionally with a fast-moving finance org.

Key Responsibilities

• Own the monthly, quarterly, and annual close process, ensuring accuracy and timeliness across all ledgers
• Manage and mentor a small team of staff accountants, providing guidance on daily transactions and technical accounting questions
• Prepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial statements in accordance with GAAP
• Maintain and strengthen internal controls, accounting policies, and documentation
• Partner with FP&A on budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis
• Support external audits and tax filings, working directly with outside auditors and tax advisors
• Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll accounting processes
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting workflows and systems as the company scales
• Ensure compliance with revenue recognition standards, particularly for SaaS and subscription-based revenue

Requirements

• 7+ years of progressive accounting experience, including experience managing or mentoring others
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• CPA preferred, not required
• Strong working knowledge of GAAP and month-end close processes
• Experience with modern accounting software (e.g., NetSuite (preferred), Quickbooks, or similar ERP systems, Ramp, Brex, Salesforce)
• Experience in a high-growth SaaS or technology company a plus
• Excellent attention to detail and a genuine interest in building clean, scalable processes
• Strong communication skills — you can explain the numbers clearly to non-finance stakeholders
• A collaborative mindset and comfort working in a fast-paced, evolving environment

$120,000 - $150,000 a year The salary range listed reflects the base pay for this role in New York City, and actual compensation may vary based on location, experience, and qualifications.

About Cents

Cents is a New York-based technology company building the leading platform for the $40+ billion laundry and dry cleaning industry, helping laundromats, dry cleaners, and garment care businesses start, manage, and grow. We're backed by top-tier investors including Bessemer, Camber Creek, and Sumeru Equity Partners, and we were just ranked No. 101 on the Inc 5000 for 2026. Our team is full of passionate technology experts obsessed with supporting and empowering small business owners, and we're just getting started. If you want to help elevate an entire industry, this is where that happens.

Benefits Overview

We offer great compensation packages, and comprehensive health benefits, & believe in a strong cohesive team atmosphere. Our laundry stipend, gym stipend and access to learning opportunities from our team and network of advisors, and investors are just the starting point!

• Equity Options
• Unlimited PTO and 12 Paid Holidays
• Gym, Laundry and Work-from-home/Commuter stipend
• Parental leave – Up to 14 weeks fully paid for new parents
• Health benefits, including medical, dental, vision, mental health support, parental leave, life and AD&D insurance, and disability
• 401(k)

Cents is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, medical condition, marital or familial status, pregnancy or pregnancy-related conditions, military or veteran status, citizenship or immigration status, arrest or conviction record, domestic violence victim status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.