Own and lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual close process, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and scalability as the business grows.
Establish and continuously improve close calendars, checklists, reconciliations, and review controls.
Review and approve journal entries, account reconciliations, flux analyses, and close deliverables.
Partner with FP&A to ensure alignment between actuals, forecasts, and business drivers.
Function as the primary Workday Financials Systems Administrator and technical subject matter expert.
Lead optimization, automation, and enhancements within Workday.
Design, document, and implement SOX-ready internal controls over financial reporting.
Develop accounting team members responsible for close and operational accounting.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; CPA strongly preferred.
8–12+ years of progressive accounting experience, including public accounting and high-growth fintech, SaaS, or financial services environments.
Deep expertise in monthly close, operational accounting, and internal controls.
Hands-on experience with Workday Financials required; Accounting Center experience strongly preferred.
Strong knowledge of US GAAP and audit requirements; IPO or SOX readiness experience is a plus.
Proven ability to lead complex, cross-functional projects and system implementations.
Highly detail-oriented with strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, evolving environment with imperfect data.

Benefits

Competitive compensation, equity, and benefits

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools

monthly closeoperational accountinginternal controlsjournal entriesaccount reconciliationsflux analysesSOX complianceUS GAAPaudit requirementssystem implementations

Soft Skills

detail-orientedanalytical skillsorganizational skillscommunication skillsleadershipproject managementcross-functional collaborationadaptabilityproblem-solvingteam development

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in AccountingBachelor’s degree in FinanceCPA