Remote SaaS Accounting Manager — AI-Driven Close

Whip Media; California; On-site; USD 125,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Parental leave

Remote office stipend

Flexible PTO

Monthly mobile reimbursement

Job summary

Whip Media, a SaaS data and software provider for entertainment industry clients, is seeking an Accounting Manager / Senior Accounting Manager to own day-to-day accounting and serve as the CFO's right hand.

You will lead the monthly close, manage audits, oversee a remote team, and automate processes using AI. A strong SaaS accounting background and proficiency in QuickBooks Online are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting
• 6+ years of progressive accounting experience (8+ for Senior Accounting Manager) with at least 3 years in a SaaS or software company
• Advanced, hands-on QuickBooks Online experience, including multi-entity and multi-currency setups
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP, especially ASC 606 revenue recognition for software and subscription contracts
• Experience managing external financial statement audits as the primary point of contact
• Experience managing remote staff or contractors, including reviewing their work and setting priorities
• Advanced Excel / Google Sheets skills (lookups, pivots, building reconciliations and models)
• Ability to read and interpret customer and vendor contracts for accounting and billing impact

Responsibilities

• Close monthly, quarterly and year-end close in QuickBooks Online, including journal entries, accruals, prepaids, deferred revenue and balance sheet reconciliations
• Consolidate multi-entity group (US parent plus UK subsidiary), including multi-currency (GBP) accounting, FX remeasurement and intercompany eliminations
• Prepare monthly financial statements and management reporting packages for leadership, the board and lender reporting
• Maintain chart of accounts, close calendar and documented procedures
• Apply ASC 606 to SaaS licenses, subscriptions, usage-based and professional services contracts
• Review customer contracts to set up billing; oversee invoicing, deferred revenue schedules and AR collections
• Manage annual financial statement audit end to end: PBC lists, schedules, auditor requests, timelines and draft financial statements
• Coordinate with outside tax firm on income tax provision (ASC 740), federal and state returns, and 1099 reporting
• Own sales and use tax compliance, including SaaS taxability per state
• Maintain internal controls for SOC 1 Type 2 and SOC 2 Type 2 commitments
• Oversee AP and vendor payments with strict verification controls
• Accrue sales commissions and account for capitalized contract costs under ASC 340-40; review payroll and benefits accounting
• Lead outsourced remote accounting team across time zones; support corporate transactions and automation

Skills

AI-forward

Adaptable

Detail-driven

Clear communicator

Control-minded

Lean-team builder

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

CPA (active or inactive)

Tools

QuickBooks Online (QBO)

Excel / Google Sheets

SAP Ariba

Coupa

Job description

Whip Media, a SaaS data and software provider for entertainment industry clients, is seeking an Accounting Manager / Senior Accounting Manager to own day-to-day accounting and serve as the CFO's right hand.

You will lead the monthly close, manage audits, oversee a remote team, and automate processes using AI. A strong SaaS accounting background and proficiency in QuickBooks Online are required.