Senior Manager, Accounting

Ladders; United States; Remote; USD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited Paid Time Off

Work from anywhere in Canada and USA

Health and Dental benefits

IT setup stipend up to USD 1,500 / CAD

Up to 2% matching RRSP / 401K

Learning and Development opportunities

Internet/Cell phone service allowance

Job summary

Ladders is seeking a Senior Manager, Accounting to lead core accounting operations in a high-growth, transaction-heavy environment. You will partner with finance leadership, auditors, tax advisors, engineers, and product managers to translate business activity into a robust accounting framework.

The role emphasizes automation, strong controls, and scalable processes to support growth and reliable reporting. Remote work is offered with competitive compensation and benefits.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive accounting experience with leadership in a high-growth fintech.
• Active US CPA or CPA Canada designation.
• Deep expertise in US GAAP, incl. revenue recognition and customer funds.
• Working fluency with AI tools for accounting and automation workflows.

Responsibilities

• Own the financial statements from close to delivery, ensuring GAAP compliance.
• Lead build-out of cloud ERP system with automated transaction posting rules and controls.
• Redesign ledger and chart of accounts to align with operations and flows.
• Prepare for audits, document processes, and serve as primary auditor contact.
• Research complex transactions under US GAAP and translate to accounting policies.
• Drive AI adoption and automation across accounting processes.
• Build and maintain a control framework for audits and diligence.
• Deliver month-end reporting packages to CFO with variance analysis.
• Manage relationships with external auditors and tax advisors.
• Lead and develop a high-performing accounting team.

Skills

GAAP expertise

Automation in accounting

Leadership

Education

Active US CPA or CPA Canada

Tools

Rillet

Cloud ERP systems

Job description

For our client, we are seeking a Senior Manager, Accounting to join the team of a leader in the Information Technology space. This role will oversee core accounting operations in a high-growth, transaction-heavy environment, with responsibility for accurate financial statements, technical accounting, and audit readiness. You will partner closely with finance leadership, auditors, tax advisors, engineers, and product managers to translate business activity and system behavior into a strong accounting framework. The position also plays a key role in improving automation, strengthening controls, and building scalable processes that support growth and reliable reporting.

Location: Remote

Compensation: $125,000 – $150,000 annually

Responsibilities

• Own the financial statements from close to delivery, ensuring accuracy and GAAP compliance.
• Lead the build-out of the cloud ERP system, establishing rules and controls for automated transaction posting.
• Redesign the ledger and chart of accounts to align with current business operations and transaction flows.
• Prepare for financial statement audits, establish documentation, and serve as the primary auditor contact.
• Research complex transactions under U.S. GAAP and translate findings into clear accounting policies.
• Drive AI adoption and automation across accounting processes, ensuring reliable outputs.
• Build and maintain a control framework for audits and financing diligence.
• Deliver month-end reporting packages to the CFO, including financial statements and variance analysis.
• Manage relationships with external auditors and tax advisors, leading accounting workstreams for audits.
• Lead and develop a high-performing accounting team, setting clear expectations and coaching team members.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive accounting experience, including public accounting and leadership in financial reporting at a high-growth company, preferably in fintech.
• Active CPA license (US) or CPA Canada designation.
• Deep expertise in US GAAP, particularly in revenue recognition and accounting for customer funds.
• Working fluency in AI tools for accounting, with experience in automation workflows.
• Experience designing general ledgers for transaction-heavy platforms, translating product specs into accounting requirements.
• Proven ability to collaborate with engineers and product managers on data models and system behavior.
• Experience optimizing cloud ERP systems post-implementation, with a preference for Rillet.

Benefits

• Unlimited Paid Time Off
• Work from anywhere in Canada and USA
• Health and Dental benefits
• Up to $1,500 USD / $2,025 CAD towards IT setup for your home
• Up to 2% matching RRSP / 401K
• Learning and Development opportunities
• Up to $50 USD / $67.50 CAD towards Internet/Cell phone service

Our client is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every qualification—your background could be exactly what this team needs.