Senior Accounting Manager

Deel; United States; On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Deel is the all-in-one payroll and HR platform for global teams. Built to scale with a connected, diverse workforce, Deel supports workers across 150+ countries with compliant payroll and HR services.

The Senior Accounting Manager provides enterprise-level leadership over global accounting operations, ensuring the integrity, scalability, and compliance of financial reporting across all entities. This role partners with executive finance leadership to drive policy and governance.

Qualifications

• Deep expertise in U.S. GAAP including ASC 842, derivatives, foreign currency translation, and revenue recognition.
• Proven ability to implement and execute complex accounting treatments for derivatives, M&A activities, and intercompany transactions.
• Strong understanding of cross-border payments, regulatory requirements, and compliance related to global payroll and payment processing.
• Experience with external audits, providing clear documentation and liaison with auditors.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the subject-matter expert for complex, technical accounting areas including ASC 842, derivatives, deferred contract costs, capitalized internal-use software, and foreign currency translation and remeasurement.
• Provide expert technical guidance on significant or non-routine transactions, business model changes, and market expansions to support accurate accounting classification and treatment.
• Review and ensure accurate treatment of interest and dividend income on marketable securities, including reconciliations and investment accounting.
• Calculate and reconcile gains and losses on derivatives throughout the period, ensuring proper accounting treatment.
• Oversee the opening balance process for acquired entities, including purchase price allocations and supporting analysis for M&A activities.
• Support operational ledger development for salary and tax payments as part of a cross-functional initiative—design and review journal entry events, advise on accounting logic as AI-driven automation is implemented.

Skills

U.S. GAAP expertise

ASC 842

Derivative accounting

Cross-border payments knowledge

Communication skills

Audit management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Job description

Deel is the all-in-one payroll and HR platform for global teams. Our vision is to unlock global opportunity for every person, team, and business. Built for the way the world works today, Deel combines HRIS, payroll, compliance, benefits, performance, and equipment management into one seamless platform. With AI-powered tools and a fully owned payroll infrastructure, Deel supports every worker type in 150+ countries—helping businesses scale smarter, faster, and more compliantly.

Among the largest globally distributed companies in the world, our team of 7,000 spans more than 100 countries, speaks 74 languages, and brings a connected and dynamic culture that drives continuous learning and innovation for our customers.

Why should you be part of our success story?

As the fastest-growing Software as a Service (SaaS) company in history, Deel is transforming how global talent connects with world-class companies – breaking down borders that have traditionally limited both hiring and career opportunities. We're not just building software; we're creating the infrastructure for the future of work, enabling a more diverse and inclusive global economy. In 2024 alone, we paid $11.2 billion to workers in nearly 100 currencies and provided healthcare and benefits to workers in 109 countries—ensuring people get paid and protected, no matter where they are.

Our momentum is reflected in our achievements and customer satisfaction: CNBC Disruptor 50, Forbes Cloud 100, Deloitte Fast 500, and repeated recognition on Y Combinator's top companies list – all while maintaining a 4.83 average rating from 15,000 reviews across G2, Trustpilot, Captera, Apple and Google.

Your experience at Deel will be a career accelerator. At the forefront of the global work revolution, you'll tackle complex challenges that impact millions of people's working lives. With our momentum—backed by a $17.3 billion valuation and $1 B in Annual Recurring Revenue (ARR) in just over five years—you'll drive meaningful impact while building expertise that makes you a sought-after leader in the transformation of global work.

The Senior Accounting Manager provides enterprise-level leadership over global accounting operations, ensuring the integrity, scalability, and compliance of financial reporting across all entities. This role owns complex accounting matters, drives accounting policy and control frameworks, and serves as a strategic partner to executive finance leadership. The Senior Controller ensures the organization is audit-ready, supports business growth and expansion, and leads high-impact initiatives that strengthen financial governance and operational excellence.

Responsibilities

Technical Accounting Expertise

• Serve as the subject-matter expert for complex, technical accounting areas including lease accounting (ASC 842), derivatives (FX spots, forwards, swaps, and options), deferred contract costs, capitalized internal-use software, and foreign currency translation and remeasurement.

• Provide expert technical guidance on significant or non-routine transactions, business model changes, and market expansions to support accurate accounting classification and treatment.

• Review and ensure accurate treatment of interest and dividend income on marketable securities, including reconciliations and investment accounting.

• Calculate and reconcile gains and losses on derivatives throughout the period, ensuring proper accounting treatment.

• Oversee the opening balance process for acquired entities, including purchase price allocation (PPA) entries and supporting analysis for M&A activities.

• Support operational ledger development for salary and tax payments as part of a cross-functional initiative—design and review journal entry events, understand the underlying processes, and advise on accounting logic as AI-driven automation is implemented.

Month-End and Quarterly Close

• Prepare the consolidated statement of cash flows, including the proper classification of operating, investing, and financing activities and reconciliation of significant changes

• Calculate and reconcile gains and losses on derivatives; prepare supporting analysis and documentation for financial statements and footnote presentation.

• Review lease accounting positions under ASC 842, including lease modifications, impairment assessments, and prepare lease accounting disclosures for consolidated financial statements.

• Review and post deferred contract cost adjustments, including amortization of cumulative recognized balances and any impairment assessments.

• Review capitalized internal-use software accounting, including capitalization decisions, amortization calculations, and impairment testing.

• Review marketable securities reconciliations, including cost basis, fair value adjustments, unrealized gains/losses, and other comprehensive income (OCI) impacts.

• Calculate and record OCI translation adjustments, and prepare supporting documentation.

• Support any M&A activity, closing activities and accounting treatments within the quarter.

External Audits and Regulatory Oversight

• Serve as the primary point of contact for external auditors and advisors on all assigned technical accounting matters, coordinating audit work and resolving findings in a timely manner.

• Proactively identify and assess accounting and regulatory changes in relevant areas, and communicate required implementation steps to leadership.

• Ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with U.S. GAAP for all technical accounting areas in consolidated financial statements and statutory reporting.

Process Improvement and System Optimization

• Drive continuous improvement of close processes, data quality, and reporting cycles for assigned technical accounting areas to support scalability and speed.

Desired skills and competencies

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; CPA or equivalent certification required.

• 12+ years of progressive experience in accounting, financial reporting, or technical accounting roles within complex, multinational environments.

• Deep expertise in U.S. GAAP with specialized knowledge of ASC 842 (leases), derivative accounting, foreign currency translation, and revenue recognition.

• Proven experience implementing and executing complex accounting treatments for derivatives, M&A activities, and intercompany transactions.

• Strong understanding of cross-border payments, regulatory requirements, and compliance obligations related to global payroll and payment processing.

• Expertise in financial statement audit management and the ability to communicate technical accounting matters to external and internal stakeholders.

• Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and technical judgment skills.

• Ability to operate independently with strong accountability and initiative.

• Excellent communication and documentation skills for complex technical matters.

• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and adaptable in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
  

Total Rewards

Our workforce deserves fair and competitive pay that meets them where they are. With scalable benefits, rewards, and perks, our total rewards programs reflect our commitment to inclusivity and access