Accounting Manager - Fast Close, Audit-Ready, Controls

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

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.