Accounting Manager

Firebird Music

$100K — $120K *
Legal & Accounting
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
  • 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, including prior experience reviewing the work of others
  • Strong working knowledge of US GAAP and month-end close processes
  • Experience managing or mentoring a team preferred
  • Proficiency with GL systems (e.g., NetSuite) and Excel required
  • Highly organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable operating in a fast-paced startup environment

Responsibilities

  • Own and drive the month-end close process end-to-end, ensuring deadlines are met and the close calendar stays on track
  • Review journal entries prepared by the accounting team for accuracy, completeness, and proper support
  • Review account reconciliations, ensuring discrepancies are identified, explained, and resolved timely
  • Partner with team members to design and build out more complex reconciliations, including process documentation and templates
  • Manage, coach, and develop a team of 3 accountants; provide regular feedback and support career growth
  • Identify and implement process improvements to increase close efficiency and reduce risk
  • Serve as a point of escalation for accounting questions and judgment calls from the team

Benefits

  • Opportunity to shape and enhance the month-end close process
  • Collaborative environment working closely with the Assistant Controller on key projects
  • Professional development opportunities through mentoring and team leadership
  • Exposure to technical accounting matters and audit preparation
  • A chance to work in a dynamic and fast-paced startup atmosphere
Full Job Description
About the Role

We're looking for an Accounting Manager to own the month-end close process and raise the bar on the accuracy and rigor of our GL accounting. You'll manage a team of three accountants, review their work, and roll up your sleeves to help build out more complex reconciliations as the business scales.

Key Responsibilities
  • Own and drive the month-end close process end-to-end, ensuring deadlines are met and the close calendar stays on track
  • Review journal entries prepared by the accounting team for accuracy, completeness, and proper support
  • Review account reconciliations, ensuring discrepancies are identified, explained, and resolved timely
  • Partner with team members to design and build out more complex reconciliations, including process documentation and templates
  • Manage, coach, and develop a team of 3 accountants; provide regular feedback and support career growth
  • Identify and implement process improvements to increase close efficiency and reduce risk
  • Serve as a point of escalation for accounting questions and judgment calls from the team
  • Partner with the Assistant Controller on technical accounting matters, audit prep, and ad hoc projects
  • Ensure GL activity is properly supported and compliant with US GAAP


Qualifications
  • Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
  • 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, including prior experience reviewing the work of others
  • Strong working knowledge of US GAAP and month-end close processes
  • Experience managing or mentoring a team preferred
  • Proficiency with GL systems (e.g., NetSuite) and Excel required
  • CPA a plus, not required
  • Highly organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable operating in a fast-paced startup environment

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