Senior Accounting Manager (SaaS)

AC Lion Digital Executive Search; New York (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A rapidly scaling SaaS organization is hiring a Senior Accounting Manager to lead and safeguard its core accounting operations. The role involves overseeing monthly closes, managing compliant revenue recognition, and maintaining cash management practices. The ideal candidate will have 7–10 years of relevant experience, expertise in ASC 606, and a CPA preferred. This position offers a challenging opportunity in a dynamic, high-growth environment with key responsibilities related to audits, compliance, and systems improvement.

Qualifications

• 7–10+ years of progressive accounting experience, preferably in SaaS.
• Strong technical accounting background, including authorship of TAP memos.
• Direct experience managing accounts payable and cash controls.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes.
• Draft and maintain Technical Accounting Position memos for complex transactions.
• Oversee accounts payable processes and enforce spend controls.
• Serve as the primary accounting lead for external audits.

Skills

ASC 606 revenue recognition

Ownership of monthly close process

Technical accounting expertise

Accounts payable management

Cash management

Education

CPA

Tools

NetSuite

Job description

Our client, a rapidly scaling SaaS organization, is hiring a Senior Accounting Manager to lead and safeguard its core accounting operations. This position is accountable for overseeing the monthly closing, ensuring accurate and compliant revenue recognition, maintaining disciplined accounts payable and cash management practices, and preparing the finance function for ongoing audit and growth demands.

This is a highly hands-on role suited for an experienced operator. The successful candidate will consistently deliver precise, timely closes, clearly document technical accounting judgments, and establish and uphold effective processes in a dynamic, high-growth environment.

Core Responsibilities

Monthly Close & Financial Reporting

• Own end-to-end monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes
• Deliver timely, accurate financial statements on a defined close calendar
• Prepare and review journal entries, accruals, and account reconciliations
• Maintain balance sheet integrity and provide clear variance explanations
• Partner closely with FP&A on reporting, forecasting, and variance analysis

Technical Accounting & SaaS Revenue

• Own revenue recognition under ASC 606 for subscription, usage-based, and multi-element SaaS contracts
• Draft and maintain Technical Accounting Position (TAP) memos for complex or non-standard transactions
• Evaluate contract modifications, renewals, and custom deal structures
• Partner with Legal, Sales Operations, and Revenue Operations to ensure accounting alignment
• Stay current on accounting guidance impacting SaaS businesses

Accounts Payable & Cash Controls

• Oversee accounts payable processes and approval workflows
• Enforce spend controls, purchasing discipline, and approval thresholds
• Manage accruals and prepaid expenses
• Support cash forecasting and working capital management

Audit & Compliance

• Serve as the primary accounting lead for external audits and reviews
• Prepare audit schedules and supporting documentation
• Build and maintain SOX-ready controls as the company scales
• Maintain accounting policies and internal control documentation

Systems & Process Improvement

• Own and optimize accounting systems (NetSuite or comparable ERP)
• Improve close efficiency through automation, standardization, and documentation
• Implement scalable processes as transaction volume increases
• Ensure clean, consistent handoffs between Revenue Operations, Finance, and Accounting

Required Qualifications

• 7–10+ years of progressive accounting experience, including SaaS environments
• Deep, hands-on expertise with ASC 606 revenue recognition
• Proven ownership of the monthly close process in a high-growth company
• Strong technical accounting background, including TAP memo authorship
• Direct experience managing accounts payable and cash controls
• CPA strongly preferred
• Experience with NetSuite or a comparable ERP system