Senior Manager, Accounting

Jobtailor; Denver (CO); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking an experienced accounting leader to manage a growing team of 3+ accountants through month-end close, audits, and the full accounting cycle across revenue, AR, AP, accruals, leases, intangible assets, fixed assets, cash, and operating expenses.

You will review journal entries and reconciliations, own the close calendar, and perform analyses to ensure accurate accruals. Partner with FP&A to explain results to executives and the Board; CPA is required and NetSuite is preferred.

Qualifications

• CPA required.
• 6+ years of progressive accounting experience, including public accounting and/or industry experience.
• 3+ years of supervisory/people management experience.
• Revenue recognition experience under ASC 606, ideally in a SaaS or software model.
• Experience with ERP systems and process automation/optimization (NetSuite strongly preferred).
• Excellent organizational and communication skills across departments and locations.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop a growing team of 3+ accountants responsible for month-end close, financial statement audits, and the full accounting cycle.
• Review and approve journal entries, reconciliations, and schedules weekly and monthly.
• Own the monthly and quarterly close calendar; drive improvements to shorten close timelines.
• Analyze revenue and expense accounts for accruals and estimates.
• Partner with FP&A to explain financial results and trends to business leaders.
• Prepare materials for monthly/quarterly reporting packages for execs and the Board.
• Draft technical accounting memos to document accounting positions.
• Serve as main point of contact for external auditors and manage audit timelines.
• Identify and implement new accounting standards and internal controls.
• Coach team members through feedback and career development.

Skills

Team leadership

Financial analysis

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Process improvement

Education

CPA

Tools

NetSuite

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop a growing team of 3+ accountants responsible for month-end close, financial statement audits, and the full accounting cycle across Revenue, AR, AP, accruals, leases, intangible assets, fixed assets, cash, and operating expenses.
• Review and approve journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules prepared by staff and senior accountants on a weekly and monthly basis.
• Own the monthly and quarterly close calendar, driving improvements to shorten close timelines while maintaining accuracy and completeness.
• Perform detailed analyses of revenue and expense accounts to ensure proper coding, completeness, and accuracy of accruals and estimates.
• Partner with FP&A and business leaders to explain key financial results, variances, and trends, translating accounting detail into insights business partners can act on.
• Prepare and review materials used in monthly/quarterly reporting packages for executive management and the Board, and contribute to the broader financial reporting process.
• Research and draft technical accounting memos (e.g., ASC 606, ASC 842, ASC 350/360) to document and support the company's accounting positions.
• Serve as a point of contact for external auditors, managing PBC lists, timelines, and issue resolution to ensure an efficient annual audit.
• Act as a change agent identifying and implementing new accounting standards, internal controls, and process/system improvements.
• Coach and develop team members through regular feedback, goal-setting, and career development planning to build a high-performing accounting team.

Requirements

• CPA Required.
• 6+ years of progressive accounting experience, including public accounting (Big 4 or regional firm) and/or industry experience.
• 3+ years of supervisory/people management experience.
• Revenue recognition experience under ASC 606, ideally in a SaaS or software revenue model.
• Experience with ERP systems and process automation/optimization (NetSuite strongly preferred).
• Excellent organizational and communication skills — able to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and collaborate effectively across departments and locations (including remote/hybrid teams).

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in leading and developing accounting teams, managing the full accounting cycle, and ensuring compliance with accounting standards such as ASC 606. Proficient in financial analysis, reporting, and process improvements to enhance operational efficiency.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• CPA
• Revenue Recognition Under ASC 606
• ERP Systems (NetSuite Preferred)
• Supervisory/People Management Experience
• Financial Statement Audits

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Month-End Close
• Journal Entry Review
• Account Reconciliation
• Financial Analysis
• Technical Accounting Memos
• Accruals Management
• Expense Account Analysis
• Financial Reporting
• Process Automation
• Internal Controls

Soft Skills

• Organizational Skills
• Communication Skills
• Team Development
• Collaboration
• Feedback and Goal-Setting

Certifications & Qualifications

• CPA

Industry Keywords

• Public Accounting
• Big 4 Experience
• SaaS Revenue Model
• Financial Statement Audits
• Operating Expenses