Senior Manager, Accounting (CPA)

Kharon; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 165,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

FSA program

Long term disability

401k with matching

PTO + holidays

Job summary

Kharon is seeking a full-time Senior Manager of Accounting, based in Denver, with a CPA and frequent in-office attendance. The role leads a small accounting team through month-end close, audits, and the full accounting cycle across revenue, AR, AP, accruals, leases, and assets.

The ideal candidate brings 6+ years of accounting experience, including supervisory roles, strong ASC 606 expertise for SaaS or software revenue, and proficiency with NetSuite.

Qualifications

• CPA required and active licensure.
• 6+ years of progressive accounting experience, with Big 4 or regional firm exposure a plus.
• 3+ years of supervisory/people management experience.
• Revenue recognition under ASC 606, preferably SaaS/software.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of 3+ accountants across the full close cycle.
• Review and approve journal entries and reconciliations weekly/monthly.
• Own monthly/quarterly close calendar and drive process improvements.
• Analyze revenue and expenses for accurate accruals and estimates.
• Partner with FP&A to explain results and trends to leadership.
• Prepare materials for monthly/quarterly reports for execs and Board.
• Draft accounting memos (ASC 606/842/350/360) as needed.
• Coordinate with external auditors and manage PBC lists.
• Drive implementation of new standards and internal controls.
• Coach team members and support career development.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication

Education

CPA license

Tools

NetSuite

Job description

TL;DR

Kharon is seeking a full-time Senior Manager of Accounting based in Denver. This role requires a CPA and frequent in-office attendance.

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.

Qualifications

• CPA Required.
• 6+ years of progressive accounting experience (Big 4 or regional firm experience is a plus!).
• 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).

About Kharon

Kharon is a highly disruptive and incredibly innovative organization that navigates risk at the intersection of global security threats + international commerce.

What does that mean? Great question.

Operating at the nexus of global security, Kharon is on a mission to revolutionize the current landscape. We take really complex data as it relates to global security and empower our clients to not only understand the risk associated with their potential business relationships but to operationalize that data so they can make the best and most informed decisions possible. From financial crimes and sanctions to export controls and threat identifications, our tools optimize protection against the types of risks that could otherwise be incredibly dangerous and excessively costly to any business. Serving many of today’s leading global financial and multinational institutions, Kharon products are the most powerful in the space with a precision and depth that is absolutely unparalleled.

When you look at any major global crisis event, we’re providing intelligence that’s at the heart of those circumstances. We connect the dots in a way that’s meaningful. Now, we’re experiencing unprecedented growth. As the world continues to evolve in complexity, so too does the demand for our products. Given the significance of our work and the increasing global reliance on our insights, we are looking for a Senior Manager, Accounting to join us as we work to shape the way businesses perceive and navigate global risks.

To the right person, this will be the perfect kind of challenge. Our mission is compelling, our product is powerful, and we’re growing at a rate that makes us unstoppable. If you’re looking to be surrounded by people who will inspire you to think and challenge you to grow then look no further. Our team is made up of some of the most visionary and uncompromising individuals you will ever encounter. We don’t take ourselves seriously but we’re serious about the work we do and there is absolutely no slowing us down.

To keep that momentum going, we do our very best to make sure that each and every team member is completely taken care of. We’re nothing without our people and we strive to offer a package that reflects that. As a Kharon teeam member, you can expect:

• Fully sponsored medical, dental, and vision insurances
• FSA program for both medical and dependent care
• Long term disability
• 401k + Roth with matching and immediate vesting
• Flexible paid time off + 11 paid holidays

The base salary range at Kharon is set between $165,000-$180,000 Please note that this figure does not necessarily include potential bonuses, commissions, benefits, or equity that may be part of the overall compensation package.

Kharon is an equal opportunity employer. Kharon is committed to cultivating and maintaining a workplace that is free from harassment and discrimination. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ethnicity, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation or identity, neurodiversity, appearances, age, protected veteran status, or status as a qualified individual with disability.