Remote Accounting Manager: Scale & Automate Close

Ladders; United States; Remote; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Collaborative environment

Direct reporting to Controller

AI tools access

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Ladders is seeking an Accounting Manager to own core accounting operations in a fast-growing IT environment. This remote, US-based role focuses on the monthly close, financial accuracy, and scalable processes, reporting to the Controller.

You will lead P2P, T&E, payroll accounting, and policy development while partnering with cross-functional teams to strengthen controls and automate workflows using modern tools.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience in high-growth organizations.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA and Big 4 preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with financial data.
• Solid knowledge of U.S. GAAP and ability to research accounting questions.
• Experience with AI-enabled automation and modern accounting tools.
• Comfortable operating in ambiguity and building processes from scratch.
• Discrepancy investigation and data-driven decision making.

Responsibilities

• Own the monthly close process, ensuring accuracy in journal entries, accruals, and reconciliations.
• Manage day-to-day accounting operations, including procure-to-pay (P2P), travel and expense (T&E), and payroll accounting.
• Prepare and analyze financial reports, investigate variances, and provide clear explanations of results.
• Develop and maintain accounting policies, partnering with the Controller on complex transactions.
• Build and improve accounting processes and internal controls as the business scales.
• Identify automation opportunities and drive implementation for enhanced accuracy and efficiency.
• Support cross-functional teams with guidance and effective communication on operational issues.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA certification (preferred)

Big 4 experience (preferred)

Tools

AI for automation

GAAP knowledge tools

Job description

Ladders is seeking an Accounting Manager to own core accounting operations in a fast-growing IT environment. This remote, US-based role focuses on the monthly close, financial accuracy, and scalable processes, reporting to the Controller.

You will lead P2P, T&E, payroll accounting, and policy development while partnering with cross-functional teams to strengthen controls and automate workflows using modern tools.