Senior Manager, Assistant Controller, Global GL Operations

About the role

This role focuses on leading and optimizing the global General Ledger operations, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting for all entities. The Senior Manager will take ownership of the month-end and quarter-end close processes, which includes managing journal entries, reconciliations, and variance analysis for various financial components like operating expenses and capitalized software. A key aspect is collaborating with other finance teams such as FP&A, Tax, and Treasury to resolve intercompany issues and ensure correct accounting treatments.

A significant part of the position involves driving continuous improvement in accounting systems, processes, and internal controls. This includes leading critical financial infrastructure projects, such as integrating new systems, transitioning vendors, and automating reporting functions. The goal is to enhance efficiency and accuracy in a multi-entity environment, preparing the company for ongoing growth and evolving financial regulations.

Beyond operational leadership, this role requires building and developing a high-performing accounting team. The Senior Manager will manage deliverables, conduct detailed reviews of work, and actively foster the professional growth of junior team members. Success in this position means consistently delivering accurate financial information, improving operational workflows, and effectively supporting senior management with insightful financial analyses for decision-making.

The annual base salary for this position ranges from $112,000 to $188,000, with total compensation potentially including equity, bonus eligibility, and benefits.

Skills that matter here

• CPA: A CPA certification is a fundamental requirement, indicating a strong foundation in accounting principles and practices essential for this senior leadership role.
• US GAAP: Expert-level knowledge of US GAAP is necessary to ensure all financial reporting and accounting treatments comply with established standards.
• SOX compliance: Experience with SOX compliance is critical for maintaining robust internal controls and ensuring regulatory adherence in financial operations.
• ERP systems: Proficiency with large ERP systems is required for managing and optimizing the company's financial infrastructure and accounting processes.
• Excel: Advanced Excel skills are needed for detailed financial analysis, data manipulation, and supporting reporting requirements.
• data visualization: Working knowledge of data visualization tools helps in presenting complex financial data clearly for management reporting and analysis.

Who this role suits

• Someone with a strong background in both public accounting (Big 4) and publicly traded fintech or SaaS companies.
• An individual who excels at leading and developing accounting teams, demonstrating a clear ability to mentor junior staff.
• A professional who is proactive in identifying and implementing process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy in financial operations.
• A leader comfortable with a fast-paced, intense work environment, focused on continuous improvement and high standards.

From the employer

What you'll do:

• Own month-end and quarter-end close processes across global entities, including journal entries, reconciliations, and variance analysis for Operating Expenses, Capitalized Software, and Operating Cash.
• Lead cross-functional collaboration with FP&A, Tax, Treasury, and Source-to-Pay teams to ensure proper accounting treatment, accurate financial reporting, and timely resolution of intercompany and multi-entity issues.
• Drive improvements to accounting systems, processes, and internal controls, including leading critical financial infrastructure projects such as vendor transitions, system integrations, and reporting automation.
• Execute the preparation and review of global consolidated audit deliverables and international subsidiary statutory financial statements, including maintaining parallel books of account under local country GAAP.
• Build and develop a high-performing accounting team by managing work deliverables, conducting detailed reviews, and fostering professional growth for junior team members.
• Support board and senior management reporting by delivering monthly management reports, analytical reviews, and ad hoc financial analyses that inform leadership decisions.

Required Skills and Experience:

• CPA (or equivalent) with 13+ years of progressive accounting experience, including a mix of Big 4/professional services and publicly traded fintech or SaaS company experience.
• Minimum 4+ years of direct team management and leadership, with demonstrated ability to develop junior staff and manage deliverables across multiple concurrent workstreams.
• Expert-level knowledge of US GAAP and SOX compliance, with hands-on experience leading monthly book close processes and preparing audit-ready deliverables.
• Proven track record of identifying and implementing process improvements that increased close efficiency, reduced errors, or improved reporting accuracy in a multi-entity environment.
• Proficiency with large ERP systems (e.g., NetSuite, SAP, Oracle) and advanced Excel, with working knowledge of data visualization or analytics tools.
• Utilizes generative AI responsibly, maintaining human oversight to deliver business-ready outputs and drive measurable improvements in workflow efficiency, cost, and quality.

Pay Transparency Notice:

• Base salary varies by location (see range below). Total compensation may also include equity and bonus eligibility, and benefits (medical, dental, vision, 401(k)).
• Annual base salary range (excluding equity and bonus): $201,365 — $236,900 USD.