Senior Accountant

CFS; Louisville (CO); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

CFS is seeking a Senior Accountant in Colorado to join a high-visibility finance team. You will own portions of the monthly close, support SEC reporting, and help ensure accurate revenue recognition under U.S. GAAP.

The role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration with FP&A, Content, and Engineering, providing exposure to complex transactions and strong internal controls in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting is required and CPA or CPA in process is expected.
• 5–7 years of progressive accounting experience with a strong foundation in U.S. GAAP.
• Public company accounting or SEC reporting experience is a plus, but strong candidates ready to step into a public company environment are encouraged to apply.
• Strong technical accounting, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to navigate ambiguity, manage competing priorities, and thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain complex accounting concepts to non-finance partners.
• A naturally curious mindset and genuine interest in understanding how the business operates beyond the numbers.
• A proactive, collaborative approach and desire to continuously improve processes.

Responsibilities

• Own key components of the monthly close process, including balance sheet reconciliations, journal entries, accruals, and analysis, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting.
• Assist with SEC reporting, including financial statements, disclosures, supporting schedules, and quarterly and annual reporting requirements.
• Support revenue recognition by reviewing contracts, evaluating accounting implications, and ensuring appropriate revenue treatment under U.S. GAAP.
• Partner with Finance, FP&A, Content, Engineering, and other teams to investigate budget-to-actual variances and connect financial results to underlying business activity.
• Analyze complex transactions and translate them into appropriate accounting treatment, documentation, and financial reporting.
• Help strengthen internal controls and ensure compliance within a rapidly evolving business environment.
• Evaluate accounting processes and identify opportunities to improve efficiency, scalability, and accuracy.
• Bring a thoughtful, solutions-oriented perspective to accounting challenges and special projects.

Skills

Accounting

U.S. GAAP

Analytical

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's in Accounting

CPA in process

Job description

Our client is looking for a Senior Accountant who is ready to take on a highly visible role and become an integral part of a dynamic finance organization. This is an opportunity to go beyond traditional accounting—you will work across Finance, FP&A, Content, and Engineering, gaining a deeper understanding of the business while helping ensure accurate reporting, strong controls, and informed decision-making.

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

This role sits at the intersection of technical accounting, business partnership, and innovation. You will have exposure to SEC reporting, revenue recognition, complex transactions, and cross-functional financial analysis while working alongside talented professionals who value curiosity, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

If you are someone who wants to understand the story behind the numbers, challenge the status quo, and see the direct impact of your work, this is an opportunity to grow your career while helping shape the financial foundation of a fast-moving organization.

What You Will Do

• Own key components of the monthly close process, including balance sheet reconciliations, journal entries, accruals, and analysis, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting
• Assist with SEC reporting, including financial statements, disclosures, supporting schedules, and quarterly and annual reporting requirements
• Support revenue recognition by reviewing contracts, evaluating accounting implications, and ensuring appropriate revenue treatment under U.S. GAAP
• Partner with Finance, FP&A, Content, Engineering, and other teams to investigate budget-to-actual variances and connect financial results to underlying business activity
• Analyze complex transactions and translate them into appropriate accounting treatment, documentation, and financial reporting
• Help strengthen internal controls and ensure compliance within a rapidly evolving business environment
• Evaluate accounting processes and identify opportunities to improve efficiency, scalability, and accuracy
• Bring a thoughtful, solutions-oriented perspective to accounting challenges and special projects

What You Bring

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting required and active CPA or CPA in process
• 5–7 years of progressive accounting experience with a strong foundation in U.S. GAAP
• Public company accounting or SEC reporting experience is a plus, but strong candidates ready to step into a public company environment are encouraged to apply
• Strong technical accounting, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to navigate ambiguity, manage competing priorities, and thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain complex accounting concepts to non-finance partners
• A naturally curious mindset and genuine interest in understanding how the business operates beyond the numbers
• A proactive, collaborative approach and desire to continuously improve processes