Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance; Master's or MBA preferred.
7-10+ years of progressive accounting experience, with 3-5+ years in a publicly traded environment.
3+ years of direct people management experience leading accounting staff.
3+ years of SOX 404 compliance experience and external auditor management.
Proven experience with SEC filings and managing accelerated deadlines.
Experience with large ERPs (NetSuite, SAP, Oracle); Workday preferred.
CPA required; Big 4 or national public accounting experience preferred.
Responsibilities
Manage end-to-end monthly, quarterly, and annual close under US GAAP.
Mentor and develop accounting staff through structured onboarding and training.
Review and approve flux/variance analyses for senior management.
Support the preparation of SEC filings, including financial statements and footnotes.
Ensure compliance with SOX 404 controls and update as necessary.
Lead initiatives for improving financial close and reporting processes.
Drive adoption of AI-powered accounting tools and develop technology roadmap.
Benefits
Hybrid work schedule - 3 days onsite (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday).
Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision.
401(k) Retirement Plan.
Generous PTO.
Career Development Opportunities.
Employee Purchase Program.
Full Job Description
***This role is a PPC role***
Purchasing Power is hiring a Manager, Accounting to lead day-to-day close operations and develop our accounting team as we grow as a public company. Reporting to the Controller, this role owns the general ledger close, oversees a team of Senior and Staff Accountants, drives SOX compliance, and champions the AI-enabled process transformation needed to meet the demands of a publicly traded organization.
WHAT YOU'LL WORK ON:
Manages the full end-to-end monthly, quarterly, and annual close under US GAAP, including the close calendar, journal entry review, account reconciliations, and consolidation (including foreign currency re-measurement, translation, and allocations).
Directly manage, mentor and develop accounting staff through structured onboarding, technical training, and goal-setting, while providing ongoing coaching, constructive feedback, and clear communication of policies - fostering a culture of accountability, strong morale, and continuous growth.
Reviews and approves flux/variance analyses with insightful commentary for senior management, and contributes to monthly and quarterly Controller slide decks.
Supports preparation of SEC filings (10-K, 10-Q), including financial statements, footnotes, and supporting schedules.
Ensure compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley Section 404 key controls in the financial areas of responsibility, as applicable, and work with IA to update key controls as necessary.
Leads initiatives to improve financial close, consolidation, and reporting processes, and monitors ongoing opportunities to enhance financial and operational workflows.
Drives adoption of AI-powered accounting and workflow automation tools, and develops a near-term technology roadmap for the accounting function in partnership with Accounting leadership.
Collect business requirements and apply financial concepts to translate them into solution design and proposes recommendations for changes and improvements to accounting policies/procedures.
Partners with FP&A, Treasury, Tax, Operations, and other cross-functional teams to ensure accurate reporting and alignment on business impacts.
WHAT YOU BRING:
Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required; Master's or MBA a plus.
7-10+ years of progressive accounting experience, including 3-5+ years in a publicly traded (SEC-reporting) environment.
3+ years of direct people management experience with a demonstrated ability to lead and develop accounting staff.
3+ years of SOX 404 compliance experience, including ICFR design, RCM ownership, and external auditor management.
