Senior Accounting Manager

Mason & Blair, LLC; California (MO); Remote; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading accounting recruitment firm is seeking a Senior Accounting Manager for a fully remote role with a growing SaaS client. The candidate will manage daily accounting operations and lead a team while ensuring GAAP compliance. Ideal applicants should have over 8 years of accounting experience, CPA certification, and a strong background in SaaS. This role also emphasizes process improvement and internal auditing.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of progressive accounting experience including at least 3 years in a management role.
• Experience in a high-growth SaaS environment is highly preferred.
• Big 4 public accounting experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day accounting operations including AP, GL, payroll.
• Manage the month-end close process ensuring timely financial analysis.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP, tax regulations, and internal controls.

Skills

Progressive accounting experience

People management

Compliance with GAAP

Process improvement

Technical growth development

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

CPA

Tools

NetSuite

FloQast

Job description

Mason & Blair, LLC. A premier Accounting and Finance search firm in the Bay area has teamed with a great SaaS client of ours on a search for a Senior Accounting Manager role. This role is fully remote.

We are seeking an experienced Senior Manager of Accounting to manage the day-to-day accounting operations of our growing SaaS company. This role focuses on ensuring the accuracy of the general ledger and maintaining a high standard of operational efficiency across our core accounting functions.

Reporting to the Director of Accounting, you will be responsible for leading the month-end close process and managing a team of accounting professionals. You will play a key role in refining internal processes and maintaining compliance with GAAP as the company scales.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day accounting operations, including AP, GL, payroll, fixed assets, leases and bank reconciliations for both US and foreign entities.
• Manage the month-end close process, ensuring all journal entries and reconciliations are completed accurately to support timely financial analysis.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP, tax regulations, and internal controls across all managed functions.
• Lead the annual audit process, serving as the primary point of contact for external auditors and ensuring all requests are met.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and automation within the accounting tech stack to increase efficiency.**
• Lead, mentor, and develop a growing team of accounting professionals, focusing on their technical growth and performance.

Desired Skills & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. CPA is required.
• 8+ years of progressive accounting experience, including at least 3 years in a people-management role. Experience in a high-growth SaaS environment is highly preferred. Big 4 public accounting experience is required.
• Technical Knowledge: Deep understanding of US GAAP, specifically regarding multi-entity consolidations and accounting for foreign subsidiaries. (Removed ASC 606/Revenue).
• Software Skills: Advanced proficiency in NetSuite is required. Experience with FloQast (or similar close-management tools), Zip and Brex and accounting automation software is a plus.