Financial Accounting Manager | CPA, Public Co.

Cars Commerce Inc.; Oregon; Hybrid; USD 104,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision plans

Home Office stipend

PTO, holidays and wellness programs

Job summary

Cars Commerce Inc. seeks a Manager, Financial Accounting to drive accurate month-end close, support SEC filings, and modernize our financial processes. The ideal candidate brings public-company experience with a passion for process improvement and strong GAAP knowledge.

You will lead a team of accounting professionals, partner with cross-functional groups, and help design and test new reporting tools and dashboards. The role offers a comprehensive benefits package and transparent compensation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Accounting or Finance.
• CPA required.
• 7+ years of progressive financial accounting experience.
• Big 4 or mid-tier public accounting experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP and SOX controls.
• Experience supporting SEC reporting (10-K, 10-Q, 8-K).
• Leadership experience and team development.

Responsibilities

• Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes per US GAAP and SEC rules.
• Prepare consolidated financial statements, journal entries, and reconciliations.
• Assist SEC filings (10-K, 10-Q, 8-K) and related materials.
• Prepare materials for leadership, Audit Committee and Board.
• Coordinate with auditors for quarterly reviews and annual audit.
• Maintain internal controls over financial reporting (SOX).
• Support treasury with daily cash reporting and share repurchase tracking.

Skills

Public accounting experience

Leadership

Analytical skills

Advanced Excel

Google Suite

Effective communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher in Accounting or Finance

CPA required

Tools

PeopleSoft

ERP systems

AI tools (Claude, Gemini, ChatGPT)

Job description

Cars Commerce Inc. seeks a Manager, Financial Accounting to drive accurate month-end close, support SEC filings, and modernize our financial processes. The ideal candidate brings public-company experience with a passion for process improvement and strong GAAP knowledge.

You will lead a team of accounting professionals, partner with cross-functional groups, and help design and test new reporting tools and dashboards. The role offers a comprehensive benefits package and transparent compensation.