Accounting Manager

Seattle Corporate Search; United States; Remote; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits package

Remote work option

Occasional travel during onboarding

Job summary

A SaaS company is seeking an experienced accounting professional to lead the transition from cash-basis to full U.S. GAAP compliance. You will design and optimize accounting processes while working closely with the CEO and advisors to prepare the company for private equity investment. Candidates should have strong GAAP knowledge, ideally with experience in SaaS environments. This role offers direct exposure to strategic company decisions and the opportunity for significant impact during a transformational phase.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of accounting experience, ideally in SaaS or subscription-based businesses.
• Strong U.S. GAAP knowledge (ASC 606 required; ASC 842 a plus).
• Hands-on experience with QuickBooks Online, ERP transitions preferred.
• CPA strongly preferred; ability to operate independently in a lean, high-ownership environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead conversion from cash-basis to GAAP accounting.
• Own revenue recognition under ASC 606.
• Build and maintain ARR/MRR reporting and SaaS KPIs.
• Establish internal controls and audit-ready processes.
• Prepare financial reporting packages for leadership.

Skills

U.S. GAAP knowledge

QuickBooks Online

Accounting clean-up

ERP transitions

Strategic influence

Revenue recognition

Education

CPA preferred

Tools

QuickBooks Online

NetSuite

Job description

Confidential SaaS Company | Private Equity Readiness Phase

About the Opportunity

We are partnering with a high-growth B2B SaaS company entering a major financial transformation phase as the CEO prepares the business for private equity investment or strategic exit.

This is not a maintenance accounting role.

This is a build-and-scale opportunity where you will lead the transition from cash-basis reporting to full U.S. GAAP compliance, design institutional-grade accounting processes, and establish the financial infrastructure required for diligence and valuation growth.

You will work directly with the CEO and external advisors to professionalize accounting operations and position the company for its next chapter.

What You’ll Own

• Lead conversion from cash-basis to GAAP accounting
• Own revenue recognition under ASC 606
• Build and maintain ARR/MRR reporting, deferred revenue schedules, and SaaS KPIs
• Establish internal controls and audit-ready processes
• Oversee month-end and year-end close
• Prepare financial reporting packages for leadership and potential investors
• Modernize and optimize QuickBooks Online
• Partner with external CPA and transaction advisors during diligence preparation
• Improve forecasting inputs and reporting visibility
• Support multi-entity and recurring + non-recurring revenue modeling

What We’re Looking For

• 6+ years of accounting experience, ideally within SaaS or subscription-based businesses
• Strong U.S. GAAP knowledge (ASC 606 required; ASC 842 a plus)
• Experience leading accounting clean-up, ERP transitions, or system implementations
• Hands‑on experience with QuickBooks Online (NetSuite a plus)
• Ability to operate independently in a lean, high‑ownership environment
• CPA strongly preferred

What Makes This Role Unique

• Direct exposure to CEO and transaction strategy
• High visibility and strategic impact
• Opportunity to architect scalable financial systems from the ground up
• PE‑readiness and exit experience

Compensation & Structure

• Remote (EST hours)
• Occasional travel may be required during initial onboarding phase
• Full benefits package

If you are energized by building clean financial systems, improving processes, and having real strategic influence during a company’s growth and exit preparation, apply here.