Global Accounting Manager: Close, GAAP & Audit Leadership

Glydways; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Glydways in Richmond, VA is seeking an Accounting Manager to own the monthly close end-to-end, lead the accounting team, and support audits.

You will ensure U.S. GAAP compliance, manage ASC 606/718 areas, and coordinate with international entities as the company scales. This is a hands-on leadership role requiring strong technical depth and a track record of building scalable processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
• 10+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Advanced Excel and NetSuite proficiency.
• Experience leading a close cycle and accounting staff.
• Ability to research technical issues independently.
• Startup or high-growth company experience.
• ASC 606 revenue recognition experience.
• ASC 718 stock compensation experience.
• Experience with international entities and multi-entity consolidation.

Responsibilities

• Own monthly and quarterly close process, including close calendar, task assignments, and timeline.
• Prepare and review journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Investigate variances and prepare monthly flux analyses for management review.
• Maintain supporting schedules and accounting documentation to audit-ready standards.
• Ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP and maintain written accounting policies.
• Lead and develop staff and senior accountants; set priorities and workload.
• Oversee ASC 606 revenue recognition and related schedules; review revenue reconciliations.
• Own ASC 718 stock-based compensation accounting and disclosures.
• Coordinate 409A valuation documentation and audit requests.
• Oversee fixed assets and lease accounting under ASC 842.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Ownership of monthly close cycle

Staff supervision

Research technical issues

Startup/high-growth experience

International accounting awareness

Public accounting/audit background

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

NetSuite

Job description

Glydways in Richmond, VA is seeking an Accounting Manager to own the monthly close end-to-end, lead the accounting team, and support audits.

You will ensure U.S. GAAP compliance, manage ASC 606/718 areas, and coordinate with international entities as the company scales. This is a hands-on leadership role requiring strong technical depth and a track record of building scalable processes.