Senior Accounting Manager
BrightEdge
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Cleveland • 🇺🇸 United States
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Senior
About the role
- Lead daily accounting operations, including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and financial reporting.
- Own the cash collections process, partnering closely with Sales, Customer Success, and Finance to drive timely billing, resolve outstanding receivables, and improve DSO.
- Manage the month-end and year-end close processes to ensure timely, accurate, and GAAP-compliant reporting.
- Prepare and review journal entries, reconciliations, and variance analyses to maintain financial integrity and transparency.
- Develop and implement scalable processes to improve billing accuracy, collections efficiency, and cash forecasting.
- Partner with FP&A to analyze results, explain variances, and support budgeting and forecasting efforts.
- Support the annual financial audit, ensuring smooth coordination with external auditors and timely completion.
- Enhance internal controls and accounting policies to align with U.S. GAAP and company growth.
- Mentor and develop team members, providing coaching, clear direction, and career growth opportunities.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
- CPA required (or active CPA track).
- 7–10 years of progressive accounting experience, including at least 2+ years in a management role.
- Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP, revenue recognition, and accrual accounting.
- Experience managing accounts receivable and cash collections in a SaaS or recurring revenue business model.
- Hands-on experience with NetSuite, Concur, Salesforce, or similar financial systems.
- Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
- Ability to collaborate cross-functionally and explain complex accounting topics in simple terms.
- A proactive, detail-oriented mindset with a passion for improving processes and driving results.
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Generous paid time off and company holidays
- A close-knit, collaborative office culture
- Fully stocked kitchen
- Quarterly team events
- The chance to make a real impact on the future of BrightEdge
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
general ledgeraccounts payableaccounts receivablepayrollfinancial reportingjournal entriesreconciliationsvariance analysesbilling accuracycash forecasting
Soft skills
analytical skillsorganizational skillscommunication skillscollaborationcoachingdetail-orientedproactive mindsetleadershipcareer developmentprocess improvement
Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in AccountingBachelor’s degree in FinanceCPA