Accounting Manager – US GAAP & Job Costing

Scale Up Recruiting Partners; Callao; Presencial; PEN 286.000 - 404.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Scale Up is partnering with a U.S.-based live events and audiovisual production company to hire an Accounting Manager. This role combines hands-on accounting with full ownership of the monthly close, reconciliations, revenue recognition, and job costing.

You’ll work remotely from LATAM, align with U.S. GAAP, and report to the Senior Director of Operations. The ideal candidate thrives in a lean, fast-moving environment and can operate independently.

Formación

• 4+ years of hands-on accounting experience.
• Strong working knowledge of U.S. GAAP.
• Advanced proficiency with QuickBooks Online.
• Experience managing monthly close and reconciliations.
• Hands-on experience with job costing and revenue recognition.
• Ability to work independently and make accounting judgments.
• Fluent English, written and spoken.
• Available during U.S. Eastern Time business hours.

Responsabilidades

• Own day-to-day accounting activities under U.S. GAAP.
• Lead the monthly close process accurately and on schedule.
• Manage revenue recognition for production contracts, show settlements, and non-standard deals.
• Maintain accurate job costing across events and productions.
• Handle intercompany transactions and one-time accounting activities.
• Establish transaction-recording standards and guide the HR & Finance Coordinator.
• Reconcile accounts and independently resolve discrepancies or process gaps.
• Maintain organized, complete, and audit-ready financial records.
• Provide leadership with clear and reliable financial information.

Conocimientos

US GAAP

QuickBooks Online

Monthly close

Revenue recognition

Job costing

Intercompany

Independent judgment

Analytical skills

English proficiency

Educación

CPA designation (nice to have)

Descripción del empleo

Hey! We’re Scale Up, and our client is looking for an Accounting Manager to join a U.S.-based live events and audiovisual production company.

We’re looking for someone who can take full ownership of the books, work independently, and ensure leadership always has accurate and decision-ready financial information.

Type of Employment: Full-Time, Ongoing Contract

Work Modality: 100% Remote

Work Schedule: Approximately 40–48 hours per week

Time Zone: U.S. Eastern Time – full overlap preferred

Location: LATAM

About Our Client

Our client is a U.S.-based live events and audiovisual production company with a lean, high-performance structure.

The Accounting Manager will report to the Senior Director of Operations and serve as the company’s accounting authority. You’ll also collaborate with an HR & Finance Coordinator who handles basic bookkeeping tasks. While you won’t directly manage this person, you’ll establish accounting standards and ensure transactions are recorded accurately.

About The Role

This role combines hands-on accounting with full ownership. You’ll lead the monthly close, manage reconciliations, revenue recognition, and job costing, and proactively identify and resolve discrepancies.

The ideal candidate doesn’t wait for leadership to spot an issue. You’ll investigate it, fix it, and provide a clear summary of the resolution.

What You’ll Do

• Own day-to-day accounting activities under U.S. GAAP.
• Lead the monthly close process accurately and on schedule.
• Manage revenue recognition for production contracts, show settlements, and non-standard deals.
• Maintain accurate job costing across events and productions.
• Handle intercompany transactions and one-time accounting activities.
• Establish transaction-recording standards and guide the HR & Finance Coordinator.
• Reconcile accounts and independently resolve discrepancies or process gaps.
• Maintain organized, complete, and audit-ready financial records.
• Provide leadership with clear and reliable financial information.

What We’re Looking For

• 4+ years of hands-on accounting experience.
• Strong working knowledge of U.S. GAAP.
• Advanced proficiency with QuickBooks Online.
• Experience managing monthly close processes and reconciliations.
• Hands-on experience with job costing and revenue recognition.
• Ability to work independently and make accounting judgment calls.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Fluent English, both written and spoken.
• Availability during U.S. Eastern Time business hours.

Nice to Have

• CPA designation or active CPA candidacy.
• Experience in live events, audiovisual production, touring, or entertainment.
• Familiarity with show budgets, vendor settlements, and production costs.
• Experience supporting a U.S.-based company remotely.
• Exposure to multi-entity or intercompany accounting.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys autonomy, takes pride in maintaining clean books, and thrives in a lean, fast-moving environment.