GL Accounting Manager

Patreon; United States; Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary

Equity plans

Healthcare

Flexible time off

Company holidays and recharge days

Commuter benefits

Lifestyle stipends

Learning and development stipends

Patronage

Parental leave

401k plan with matching

Job summary

Patreon is seeking a GL Accounting Manager to lead the monthly close, own core GL processes, and support a growing global business from New York or San Francisco on a hybrid schedule.

You will review journal entries, manage international close, run NetSuite tasks, and partner with Tax, Treasury, and FinOps while exploring AI-driven automation.

The ideal candidate has CPA, 5+ years in accounting with Big 4 audit, and strong US GAAP knowledge, plus hands-on NetSuite/FloQast experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or equivalent; CPA preferred.
• 5+ years of accounting experience, including 3+ years of audit at a Big 4 or national firm and 2+ years in industry accounting on a GL/close.
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP and month-end close cycle.
• Experience with NetSuite and FloQast or similar tools.
• Interest in AI and automation; track record of process improvement.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; cross-functional collaboration.
• Detail-oriented self-starter with multiple deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Own and review journal entries and reconciliations for close.
• Oversee close for international entities (Ireland, Portugal, UK, Australia).
• Run close in NetSuite: FX revaluation, consolidation, period management.
• Analyze balance sheet and income statement flux with clear drivers.
• Drive process improvements and automation using AI and scripts.
• Collaborate with Tax, Treasury, FinOps; ensure accruals are complete and timely.
• Serve as main auditor contact; prepare PBC schedules.

Skills

US GAAP knowledge

Audit experience

Cross-functional collaboration

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s in Accounting

CPA preferred

Tools

NetSuite

FloQast

Excel

ERP systems

Job description

the company is a media and community platform where over 300,000 creators give their biggest fans access to exclusive work and experiences. We offer creators a variety of ways to engage with their fans and build a lasting business including: paid memberships, free memberships, community chats, live video, and selling to fans directly with one-time purchases.

Ultimately our goal is simple: fund the creative class. And we're leaders in that space, with:

• $10 billion+ generated by creators since the company's inception

• 100 million+ free memberships for fans who may not be ready to pay just yet, and

• 25 million+ paid memberships on the company today.

We're continuing to invest heavily in building the best creator platform with the best team in the creator economy and are looking for a GL Accounting Manager to support our mission.

This role is based in New York or San Francisco and open to those who are able to be in-office 3 days per week on a hybrid work model.

About the Team

The Finance team at the company ensures the business runs efficiently, compliantly, and with integrity as we continue to scale globally. The GL Accounting Manager will be part of the Accounting team within Finance. You’ll work closely with the team’s preparers, accounting leadership, and partners in Tax, Treasury, and FinOps.

About the Role

The GL Accounting Manager will be an integral part of the monthly close process, owning and reviewing core areas of the general ledger, and will help shape how our close runs as the company grows by:

• Reviewing journal entries and reconciliations for core close areas, including accounts payable, T&E, general accruals, prepaid expenses, fixed assets, leases, investments, and other assets, to ensure all transactions are accounted for in accordance with US GAAP and company policies

• Reviewing the close for our international entities (Ireland, Portugal, UK, and Australia)

• Running close completion and administration in NetSuite, including FX revaluation, consolidation, period management, reviewing allocations, and reviewing eliminations

• Reviewing flux analysis on balance sheet and income statement accounts, ensuring significant fluctuations are explained and supported, and explaining the drivers clearly to accounting leadership

• Driving process improvements and automation initiatives, using AI, scripts, and workflow automation to reduce manual steps in the close and strengthen our control environment

• Partnering with budget owners and cross-functional teams, including Tax, Treasury, and FinOps, so accruals are complete, accurate, and timely

• Serving as a primary contact for our auditors on the areas owned, preparing PBC schedules and memos, and designing, documenting, and running controls

About You

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or equivalent, CPA preferred

• 5+ years of accounting experience, including 3+ years of audit at a Big 4 or national firm and 2+ years in an industry accounting role on a GL, close, or controllership team

• Strong understanding of US GAAP and the full month-end close cycle, including areas such as accounts payable, T&E, general accruals, prepaid expenses, fixed assets, leases, investments, and other assets

• Experience reviewing high-volume reconciliations and tying system data back to the ledger, with hands-on experience in NetSuite and FloQast (or similar ERP and close tools) and strong spreadsheet skills

• Curiosity about AI and automation, and a track record of improving a process, not only running it

• Superior written and verbal communication skills, with experience partnering with non-finance teams

• Detail-oriented self-starter who manages multiple deadlines without sacrificing quality or accuracy and takes ownership of their work with integrity and accountability.

• Hands-on, adaptable team player who thrives in a fast-paced environment and eagerly rolls up their sleeves to help wherever needed, including beyond their assigned responsibilities.

• Genuine, down-to-earth teammate who treats others with kindness and respect, brings a sense of humor, and contributes to a supportive, fun team culture.

About the company

the company powers creators to do what they love and get paid by the people who love what they do. Our team is passionate about making this mission and our core values come to life every day in our work. Through this work, our Patronauts:

• Put Creators First | They’re the reason we’re here. When creators win, we win.

• Build with Craft | We sign our name to every deliverable, just like the creators we serve.

• Make it Happen | We don’t quit. We learn and deliver.

• Win Together | We grow as individuals. We win as a team.

the company is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We provide employment opportunities without regard to age, race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, disability, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other protected class. If you need a reasonable accommodation during the interview process, please let us know via email at accommodations@the company.

the company offers a competitive benefits package including and not limited to salary, equity plans, healthcare, flexible time off, company holidays and recharge days, commuter benefits, lifestyle stipends, learning and development stipends, patronage, parental leave, and 401k plan with matching.

• salary
• equity plans
• healthcare
• flexible time off
• company holidays and recharge days
• commuter benefits
• lifestyle stipends
• learning and development stipends
• patronage
• parental leave
• 401k plan with matching

the company operates under a hybrid work model, where employees based in office locations are expected to come into the office three days per week, excluding sick time and paid leave. The goal of this policy is to be intentional about the in-person time we spend together to strengthen the feeling of community at the company. Candidates hired into remote-eligible roles are not expected to meet the same requirements.

At the company, we believe in fair and transparent pay. In compliance with New York and California pay transparency laws, we are sharing the expected salary range for this role.

The posted salary range is dependent on the location and the level. This range may encompass multiple levels within the role’s job family. The final offer will be based on candidate’s experience, skills, competencies, and geographic location, aligning with the appropriate job level within the company’s leveling framework. For remote employees located outside CA and NY, salary may vary based on location and local market conditions.

the company reserves the right to modify or update compensation and benefits at any time.