Manager of Accounting

Wiz; New York (NY); On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Wiz in New York City seeks an experienced Manager, Accounting to lead and mentor the global accounting team. You will own month-end and year-end closes across entities, drive US GAAP consolidations, and implement SOX-ready controls to scale growth.

You will review entries and complex accruals, build robust policies, and ensure audit-ready documentation while partnering with auditors and cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• Requires extensive experience in accounting leadership and global operations.
• Must be proficient in US GAAP and SOX-compliant controls.
• Strong ability to design robust policies and act as a mentor.

Responsibilities

• Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual close for global entities, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Lead US GAAP consolidations and drive scalable closing processes.
• Design and maintain internal accounting policies and SOX-ready controls.
• Direct, mentor, and develop the accounting team, prioritizing work and ensuring high execution standards.
• Prepare tax reports and regulatory filings for US and Canada entities.
• Coordinate with external auditors and consultants during audits.
• Collaborate across departments to align financial processes with business goals.

Skills

US GAAP

SOX controls

Financial reporting

People management

Consolidations

Audit coordination

Job description

• We are seeking an experienced, proactive, and technically sharp Manager, Accounting to join our global Finance team in New York City
• Crucially, we are looking for an impactful people manager to step in, lead, and mentor our core accounting group. In this role, you will own our month-end and year-end close across global entities, drive US GAAP consolidations, implement SOX-ready controls, and build the scalable workflows needed to support our hyper-growth
• Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual closing cycles, establish closing schedules, and ensure accurate, timely financial reporting
• Review and approve journal entries, complex accruals, prepaid schedules, and critical balance sheet reconciliations
• Design, implement, and maintain robust internal accounting policies and controls to safeguard assets, ensure data integrity, and maintain audit-ready documentation
• Directly manage, mentor, and foster the professional growth of accounting team members, prioritizing workloads and maintaining high standards of execution
• Prepare tax reports and regulatory filings for US and Canada entities
• Partner with external auditors and consultants during interim and annual audits to address and resolve ongoing accounting issues
• Collaborate across departments to align financial processes with broader business objectives

• 2 years of experience managing teams or serving in a controllership capacity8 years of professional experience in accountingExperience working within a global high-tech environmentExperience working in a high-growth or hyper-growth environment3 or more years of experience managing teams or serving in a controllership capacity10 or more years of professional experience in accounting