Senior Accountant

Circana; United States; Remote; USD 85,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Circana is seeking a Senior Accountant to join their Controllership team. This role involves ensuring compliance with U.S. GAAP, improving accounting processes, and delivering accurate financial reporting. Ideal candidates will have strong analytical skills and a proactive mindset.

Benefits

Paid Time Off

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

401(k)

Bonus Pay

Qualifications

• 4-6 years of financial accounting experience, preferably in technology.
• Experience working at a Big Four accounting firm is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the monthly financial close process ensuring accuracy.
• Prepare and review journal entries and account reconciliations.
• Analyze balance sheet and income statement for variances.

Skills

Analytical Thinking

Problem Solving

Communication

Detail-oriented

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

CPA certification

Tools

NetSuite

Blackline

Microsoft Office

Excel

Job description

At Circana, we are fueled by our passion for continuous learning and growth, we seek and share feedback freely, and we celebrate victories both big and small in an environment that is flexible and accommodating to our work and personal lives. We have a global commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion as we believe in the undeniable strength that diversity brings to our business, employees, clients, and communities. With us, you can always bring your full self to work. Join our inclusive, committed team to be a challenger, own outcomes, and stay curious together. Circana is proud to be Certified by Great Place To Work. This prestigious award is based entirely on what current employees say about their experience working at Circana.

Circana is seeking a Senior Accountant to join our Controllership team at a growing technology company. This is a unique opportunity to help shape accounting processes during a time of transformation. You’ll play a key role in accounting operations, ensuring the accuracy and timeliness of financial reporting in compliance with U.S. GAAP, while maintaining strong internal controls. The ideal candidate is motivated to drive process improvements while ensuring compliance with accounting standards and internal policies.

Key Areas of Focus

These are the core priorities you'll own and influence in this role:

Accurate Financial Reporting: Deliver timely, complete, and accurate financial statements in compliance with U.S. GAAP.

Process Improvement: Identify and lead initiatives to improve accounting processes, especially related to international entities, cash, and financial instruments.

Internal Controls & Compliance: Ensure strong internal control practices and adherence to accounting policies.

Automation & Standardization: Implement efficient, scalable processes by optimizing automation and standardizing operations across teams and regions.

Insightful Analysis: Translate financial data into actionable insights through analysis and storytelling for leadership.

Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with key teams such as FP&A, Payroll, Tax, and Treasury to ensure accounting alignment and share best practices.

Job Responsibilities

These are the key tasks and deliverables you'll be responsible for:

Lead the monthly financial close process for assigned areas, ensuring deadlines are met with accuracy.

Prepare and review journal entries and account reconciliations.

Manage the daily accounting for cash and financial instruments, including valuation, classification, and compliance with accounting treatment.

Perform accounting for international entities within the Americas region.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to apply proper U.S. GAAP accounting treatment and provide guidance where needed.

Conduct and document accounting research, creating technical memos as needed.

Analyze the balance sheet and income statement, investigating significant or unusual variances and presenting findings to leadership.

Complete and support balance sheet reconciliations with appropriate documentation.

Maintain and document accounting policies and standard operating procedures (SOPs).

Assist with the annual financial statement audit, partnering closely with external auditors.

Contribute to special projects and ad hoc analyses as assigned.

Proactively look for opportunities to harmonize processes and eliminate inefficiencies across teams or regions.

Experience and Qualifications

4–6 years of financial accounting experience, preferably in the technology or services industry.

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting from an accredited university.

CPA certification required.

Experience working at a Big Four accounting firm is preferred.

Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and internal control frameworks.

Proven experience in leading or improving accounting processes.

Organized and detail-oriented, with strong prioritization and time management skills.

Excellent written and verbal communication—able to explain complex accounting concepts in plain language.

A team player who thrives in a collaborative, cross-functional environment.

Proactive and solutions-driven, with a continuous improvement mindset.

Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving capabilities.

Able to manage multiple priorities and adapt quickly in a dynamic environment.

Preferred Technical Skills

Familiarity with NetSuite, Blackline, or similar accounting systems.

Advanced Excel skills and working knowledge of Microsoft Office tools.

As well as the technical skills, experience and attributes that are required for the role, our shared behaviors sit at the core of our organization. Therefore, we always look for people who can continuously champion these behaviors throughout the business within their day-to-day role:

• Stay Curious: Being hungry to learn and grow, always asking the big questions.
• Seek Clarity: Embracing complexity to create clarity and inspire action.
• Own the Outcome: Being accountable for decisions and taking ownership of our choices.
• Center on the Client: Relentlessly adding value for our customers.
• Be a Challenger: Never complacent, always striving for continuous improvement.
• Champion Inclusivity: Fostering trust in relationships engaging with empathy, respect, and integrity.
• Commit to each other: Contributing to making Circana a great place to work for everyone.

Location

This position can be located in the following area(s): Remote, USA

Prospective candidates may be asked to consent to background checks (in accordance with local legislation and our candidate privacy notice ) Your current employer will not be contacted without your permission.

The below range reflects the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This range may be modified in the future. An employee’s position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, shift, travel requirements, sales or revenue-based metrics, any collective bargaining agreements, and business or organizational needs. The salary range for this role is $85,000 - $90,000.

This job is also eligible for bonus pay. We offer a comprehensive package of benefits, including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, and 401(k) to eligible employees.

An offer of employment may be conditional upon successful completion of a background check in accordance with local legislation and our candidate privacy notice. Your current employer will not be contacted without your permission.

You can apply for this role through the Circana careers website or Intranet site for internal candidates. The anticipated application deadline for this position is 5/15/25.

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