Accounting Manager

Zebra Strategies

. Manage and review monthly, quarterly, and annual close activities .

Posted 5/7/2026full-timeAustin • Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $120,000 - $145,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage and review monthly, quarterly, and annual close activities
Drive timely and accurate month-end close execution while continuously improving close processes, documentation, and review procedures
Review journal entries, reconciliations, and supporting schedules for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with U.S. GAAP
Strengthen documentation, review controls, and audit-ready support across the accounting function
Support preparation of financial statement footnotes and disclosures
Serve as the key day-to-day contact for external auditors and support audit coordination, PBC management, and audit support activities
Coordinate annual financial statement audit, 401(k) audit support, and SOC review documentation
Prepare accounting support schedules, process documentation, and policy support materials
Support the continued enhancement of internal controls, accounting policies, and financial reporting processes
Collaborate with FP&A on forecasting, capitalization, and variance analysis
Partner with Engineering and Product on development cost classification
Support People Team on payroll, equity, and benefits accounting
Provide day-to-day mentorship and elevate technical depth, documentation rigor, and ownership across the accounting function
Navigate shifting priorities with agility, while maintaining a collaborative and solutions-oriented mindset
Identify opportunities for automation, process improvement, and scalable accounting operations, including thoughtful use of emerging technologies and AI-enabled tools where appropriate

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance
4+ years of progressive accounting experience
Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and technical accounting
Prior experience leading or managing accounting personnel
Experience supporting audits and preparing audit-ready documentation
CPA strongly preferred
Experience in SaaS, fintech, or Insurtech environments
Prior experience supporting mergers and acquisitions, including due diligence, purchases accounting, or post-close integration
Prior management experience
Exposure to capitalized software development costs
Familiarity with AI-powered tools and technologies applied to accounting, finance operations, workflow automation, reconciliations, or anomaly detection
Familiarity with ERP and reporting systems such as Sage Intacct, NetSuite, Workday, or BI tools

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive Compensation & Stock Option Offering
Health, Dental, Vision & Disability Coverages
End early Fridays (no meetings after 2pm CST on Fridays!)
Sabbatical program for tenured employees
HSA offering + employer contribution
Fertility support through Carrot
$100 monthly wellness perk
$300 pet reimbursement program
401k with match
Unlimited PTO (paid time off) + flexibility to enjoy it
Paid Parental Leave Program
Learning & Development Opportunities

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Hard Skills & Tools

U.S. GAAPjournal entriesreconciliationsfinancial statement preparationinternal controlscapitalized software development costsaudit documentationprocess documentationvariance analysisfinancial reporting

Soft Skills

mentorshipcollaborationagilitysolutions-oriented mindsetprocess improvementdocumentation rigorownershipleadershipcommunicationorganizational skills

Certifications

Bachelor’s Degree in AccountingBachelor’s Degree in FinanceCPA