Support the month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and completeness
Oversee key areas of the general ledger, including journal entries, reconciliations, and variance analysis
Drive improvements in close processes, automation, and documentation
Support and review work performed by the accounting team to ensure high-quality outputs
Support and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP
Support internal and external reporting requirements, including deliverables for private equity stakeholders
Ensure consistency and accuracy across financial reporting outputs
Research and document technical accounting positions under U.S. GAAP
Support and review accounting memos for complex or non-routine transactions
Lead implementation of new accounting standards and policies
Serve as a subject matter expert on accounting treatments across the organization
Serve as a primary liaison for external auditors, managing audit timelines, deliverables, and requests
Coordinate preparation of audit schedules and supporting documentation
Ensure compliance with internal controls and accounting policies
Support ongoing enhancement of internal control environment
Support M&A transactions, including due diligence and purchase accounting
Lead accounting for acquisitions, including opening balance sheet preparation and valuation coordination
Assist with post-acquisition integration, including systems, processes, and reporting alignment
Partner cross-functionally to ensure smooth financial integration of acquired entities
Own accounting for equity-related transactions, including stock-based compensation and cap table changes
Coordinate with external valuation specialists as needed
Ensure accurate and compliant reporting of equity activity
Partner closely with FP&A, Tax, and other cross-functional teams
Support the Controller in scaling accounting processes and infrastructure
Mentor and guide junior team members as appropriate

Requirements

CPA required
Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, technical accounting, and financial reporting
Experience with ERP systems (e.g., NetSuite, SAP, Microsoft Dynamics) and advanced Excel skills
6–10 years of progressive accounting experience
Public accounting experience strongly preferred
Experience in a private equity-backed or high-growth environment preferred
Demonstrated experience with:
Financial statement preparation
Audit management
M&A / purchase accounting
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
High attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines
Effective communicator with ability to work cross-functionally
Experience with system implementations or process automation preferred
Familiarity with equity accounting and stock-based compensation preferred
Proven ability to operate in a fast-paced, evolving environment

Benefits

Competitive compensation
401k match
Flexible PTO
Competitive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance
Commuter benefits
Bring your dog to work (and unlimited puppy time)
Pet benefits, including $1,000 toward bringing home a new dog or cat
Stocked fridges, coffee, soda, and lots of treats (for humans and dogs) and free catered lunches semi-monthly
Regular team activities performed in-person and virtually

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools

U.S. GAAPfinancial statement preparationaudit managementM&A accountingtechnical accountingfinancial reportingadvanced Exceljournal entriesreconciliationsvariance analysis

Soft Skills

analytical skillsproblem-solving skillsattention to detailcommitment to accuracytime managementeffective communicationcross-functional collaborationmentoringleadershiporganizational skills

Certifications

CPA