We are seeking a hands-on, tech-savvy Accounting Manager to lead accounting operations, financial reporting, and month-end close activities while ensuring accuracy, compliance, and operational excellence. Reporting to the Controller, this role will manage and develop a small accounting team, strengthen internal controls, drive process improvements, and help scale the finance function through automation and AI-enabled solutions. The ideal candidate combines strong technical accounting expertise with a proactive, high-ownership mindset and a passion for leveraging technology to improve efficiency and support company growth.
Responsibilities:- Lead accounting operations and financial reporting, including GL, AP, and the month-end close, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and US GAAP compliance.
- Coach and inspire team members, manage and mentor accounting team consisting of one senior accountant and two accountants, fostering a culture of ownership and accountability.
- Drive and continuously streamline the month-end close process, proactively identifying opportunities for automation, efficiency, scalability, and operational effectiveness.
- Establish and enforce internal controls for the month-end close by building robust approval workflows and ensuring comprehensive documentation.
- Oversee balance sheet reconciliations, taking ownership of reviewing current balances and resolving outstanding historical items.
- Evaluate, implement, and optimize accounting systems, AI-enabled tools, and workflows to reduce manual effort, improve accuracy, and build a scalable finance function.
- Partner cross-functionally across the organization, providing timely and collaborative support to business partners.
- Act as a strategic thought partner to the Controller to evaluate, implement, and scale AI-enabled solutions and workflow automation that improve efficiency, accuracy, and scalability across the finance organization.
- Perform detailed balance sheet and P&L variance analyses, proactively investigating unexpected trends and recommending corrective actions.
- Execute special projects and ad-hoc initiatives as needed.
Qualifications:- 5-8 years of progressive accounting experience, ideally blending public accounting with startup environment.
- CPA license is highly preferred.
- Deep working knowledge of US GAAP and strong foundational accounting principles.
- Strong systems intuition with a proven track record of evaluating, implementing, or redesigning modern accounting tech stacks.
- An operational, high-ownership mindset.
- Someone who is pragmatic, solution-oriented, and thrives working autonomously.
- Exceptional people leadership skills and an enthusiastic, high-energy approach to collaborating with and inspiring teammates.
- Familiarity with our tech stack: NetSuite, Bill.com, Scoro, is a strong plus.
Beazley Security offers:- Competitive salary and bonus.
- Flexible working arrangements.
- Generous leave policies including 3 months paid parental.
- 100% of employee-only insurance premiums covered (healthcare, dental and vision).
- Up to 5% matched 401k contribution.
- Opportunities for career advancement and ongoing training.
- Participation in industry conferences and events.
