Accounting Manager

Leap; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Leap is seeking an Accounting Manager to own full-cycle accounting and the month-end close. You will reconcile balance sheet accounts, manage AP/AR and billing, and support external audits and QoE analyses for a private equity-backed environment.

The role requires strong Excel skills, expertise in US GAAP (ASC 606), and experience with ERP systems. Growth opportunities include building and leading a team as the company scales.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience with ownership of full-cycle accounting.
• Strong working knowledge of US GAAP, including revenue recognition (ASC 606).
• Experience preparing balance sheet reconciliations and supporting external audits.
• Advanced Excel skills, strong attention to detail, and sound judgment in escalation.

Responsibilities

• Full-cycle accounting: own the general ledger end to end, including journal entries, accruals, prepaids, fixed assets, payroll entries, and revenue recognition under ASC 606.
• Month-end close: run the close within 5 business days to meet reporting requirements for our private equity sponsor, and prepare monthly financial statements with flux analysis for CFO review.
• Account reconciliations: reconcile all balance sheet accounts monthly, including cash, AR, AP, payroll, prepaids, accruals, and payment processor accounts, and resolve reconciling items.
• AP, AR, and billing: manage vendor payments, collections, and cash application, and ensure billing ties to contracts and revenue is recognized correctly.
• Controls: document and maintain controls over journal entries, disbursements, and payment approvals with appropriate segregation of duties. Provide backup coverage for billing and payroll, with CFO sign-off on payment approvals.
• Audit, tax, and diligence: own the annual audit PBC list, coordinate with the outside tax firm, and support due diligence and transaction-readiness requests, including QoE analysis.
• Treasury and budget support: support cash management, the 13-week cash forecast, and the annual budget with actuals and analysis.

Skills

Full-cycle accounting

Month-end close

US GAAP knowledge

Excel proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance

CPA

Tools

NetSuite

Sage Intacct

Ramp

Rippling

Salesforce

Job description

At Leap, we’re on a mission to transform the home improvement industry - and we want you to be part of that journey. We’re proud to be recognized on the Inc. 5000 and Inc. Regionals lists for 5+ consecutive years, reflecting sustained growth driven by innovation, strong execution, and an incredible team. We build technology that helps contractors work smarter, scale faster, and deliver better experiences to their customers.

When you join Leap, you’ll work alongside curious minds, bold innovators, and thoughtful risk-takers who care deeply about doing great work - and doing it together. Our culture is transparent, supportive, and grounded in approachable leadership. We actively listen to our employees through semi-annual engagement surveys, maintain a strong eNPS score, and consistently act on feedback to improve what’s working and where we can do better. We believe great work happens when people are supported outside of work, which is why we offer comprehensive benefits and wellness resources for you and your family.

Take the Leap today and help shape what’s next.

About the role

Leap is a private equity-backed [one-line description of what the company does]. The Accounting Manager owns full-cycle accounting and the month-end close. This is a hands-on, individual contributor role: you will run the close, reconcile every balance sheet account, and keep the books audit-ready and diligence-ready.

• Reports to: the CFO
• Works closely with: Billing, Payments Operations, FP&A, and the external audit and tax firms
• Growth path: Controller, with the opportunity to build and lead a team as the company grows

Responsibilities

• Full-cycle accounting: own the general ledger end to end, including journal entries, accruals, prepaids, fixed assets, payroll entries, and revenue recognition under ASC 606.
• Month-end close: run the close within 5 business days to meet reporting requirements for our private equity sponsor, and prepare monthly financial statements with flux analysis for CFO review.
• Account reconciliations: reconcile all balance sheet accounts monthly, including cash, AR, AP, payroll, prepaids, accruals, and payment processor accounts, and resolve reconciling items.
• AP, AR, and billing: manage vendor payments, collections, and cash application, and ensure billing ties to contracts and revenue is recognized correctly.
• Controls: document and maintain controls over journal entries, disbursements, and payment approvals with appropriate segregation of duties. Provide backup coverage for billing and payroll, with CFO sign-off on payment approvals.
• Audit, tax, and diligence: own the annual audit PBC list, coordinate with the outside tax firm, and support due diligence and transaction-readiness requests, including quality of earnings (QoE) analysis.
• Treasury and budget support: support cash management, the 13-week cash forecast, and the annual budget with actuals and analysis.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, including ownership of full-cycle accounting and the month-end close.
• Strong working knowledge of US GAAP, including revenue recognition (ASC 606).
• Experience preparing balance sheet reconciliations and supporting external audits.
• Advanced Excel skills, strong attention to detail, and sound judgment about what to escalation.

Preferred

• CPA
• NetSuite or Sage Intacct experience.
• Experience with Ramp, Rippling, or similar spend management and payroll tools.
• Experience in a private equity-backed or high-growth company.
• Experience with M&A, quality of earnings, or due diligence.
• Experience with subscription billing, payment processors, or Salesforce.

Compensation will be determined based on experience, skills, and qualifications.