Global Accounting & External Audits Lead

3E; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance and disability coverage

Open PTO and parental leave

401(k) plan with company matching

Employee assistance program

Voluntary supplemental benefits

Job summary

3E, a mission-driven company, is seeking a hands-on Manager, Global Accounting & External Audits in the United States to lead international audits and support month-end close, while driving process improvements across the organization.

The role requires strong GAAP knowledge, audit coordination experience with external advisors, and a proactive, ownership-driven mindset in a fast-growing SaaS environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in public and corporate accounting, ideally with Big Four exposure.
• Active CPA license is strongly preferred.
• Experience managing international statutory audits and coordinating with external auditors.
• Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP and conversion to local GAAP.
• Experience leading multiple audit workstreams across stakeholders.
• Proven ability to improve processes and implement automation in accounting.
• Based in the US and eligible to work without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Own International Audits and Statutory Reporting.
• Serve as primary contact for external auditors and accounting advisors.
• Coordinate with external advisors to prepare local statutory statements and convert U.S. GAAP to local standards.
• Review reconciliations, bridge files, and statutory deliverables for completeness and accuracy.
• Maintain the international audit calendar and manage deadlines.
• Collaborate with Finance, Tax, HR, Legal, and Treasury for required data.
• Support Month-End Close activities and ensure timely financial reporting.
• Strengthen accounting controls and documentation across global operations.
• Balance recurring accounting tasks with peak audit periods.
• Identify opportunities to simplify, standardize, and automate processes.
• Build relationships with internal teams and external service providers for timely information.
• Develop repeatable processes and tracking mechanisms to reduce follow-ups.
• Leverage AI/automation tools to improve efficiency while maintaining controls.

Skills

Public and corporate accounting

Audit coordination

Communication skills

Multi-stakeholder coordination

Problem solving

AI/automation familiarity

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Active CPA license

Job description

3E, a mission-driven company, is seeking a hands-on Manager, Global Accounting & External Audits in the United States to lead international audits and support month-end close, while driving process improvements across the organization.

The role requires strong GAAP knowledge, audit coordination experience with external advisors, and a proactive, ownership-driven mindset in a fast-growing SaaS environment.