Senior Manager, Accounting

RigUp is hiring an Accounting Senior Manager to lead the corporate accounting team, including taking ownership of the team's career learning and growth. The role includes managing the close process and internal control environment for the RigUp group and its subsidiaries and to be the accounting partner for the financial operations teams, FP&A, and other cross-functional leaders within the Company. RigUp is looking for ways to improve efficiency through this role and will be responsible for driving forward and delivering these efficiencies through technology, AI, process reengineering and improvement, enhanced reporting, and collaboration across business functions.
The successful candidate will be a seasoned people manager, with outstanding problem-solving and team management skills. The position oversees the accounting team and reports to the VP of Finance and Accounting . This role will be hybrid and required to work from our downtown Austin office three days per week.

What you'll be doing:

• Manage the overall month-end close functions for the RigUp group
• Lead the development of monthly close reviews in collaboration with cross-functional teams
• Supervise the Accounting team which includes review of close work and month-end analysis
• Ensure timely, accurate, and complete financial statements close, and provide insights into results to stakeholders across the company.
• Review and manage completion of journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, and flux analysis for all related entities and accounts
• Identify and execute team efficiencies and improvements to the close process through automation, AI, standardization, and collaboration with supporting teams
• Support internal and external audits and serve as a contact in the audit process
• Work cross-functionally with other groups and serve as their accounting partner, including FP&A, Sales, Product & Engineering and Operational leaders
• Research accounting issues for compliance with GAAP as needed
• Provide leadership, guidance, and mentorship to the accounting team including setting clear goals and expectations for team members, conducting performance evaluations, and providing feedback
• Foster a collaborative and supportive work environment to maximize team productivity and morale.
• Identify training and development opportunities to enhance the skills and capabilities of the accounting team.

Experience and Education Requirements:

• 7+ years of relevant experience in the field of Accounting, including period close, financial reporting and audit experience
• Experience in working with operational teams
• 4+ years of people management including team management and development
• Certified Public Accountant
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting
• Proficiency in financial software and ERP systems
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and work in an extremely fast-paced environment

Additional experience preferred, but not required:

• Netsuite experience
• Implementing AI in finance processes

Essential Job Functions:

• Regular, on-time attendance
• Ability to travel on rare occasions
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Ability to use office computer programs such as e-mail, Google Docs, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel
• Constantly remaining in a stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods

More than a job:

Between now and 2050, global energy demand is forecasted to rise nearly 50%, which is a staggering number. With every step forward - AI, electrification, you name it - that bar may still get higher. RigUp is uniquely positioned to empower the biggest industry in the world to work smarter - and move faster - in the race to rise to this challenge. The world depends on it.

We recognize that making an impact matters to you and we believe in providing an environment that fosters your growth. We use data to drive our decisions and improve the experience of the workers and clients we serve. With mutual respect for each other, we continually collaborate to find the best solution.
We support you with:

For eligible roles:

• Flexible paid time off for full-time employees
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Telehealth
• 401(k) with company matching contribution
• Flexible remote work support where applicable
• WFH Contribution
• Wellness allowance
• Calm App
• Learning opportunities
• Financial planning support
• Parental leave
• Employee Assistance Program
• Pet Insurance
• Opportunity to earn bonus, commission, and/or equity
• Onsite Gym