Technical Accounting Senior Manager

Norm; New York, Northern (NY, KY); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 205,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with employer match

Health insurance

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Unlimited paid time off

Free lunch in office daily

Employee referral bonus program

Job summary

Norm Ai, a pioneering AI-enabled law and financial services company, seeks a Technical Accounting Senior Manager to lead complex accounting matters across a growing multi-entity organization. You will guide monthly closes, manage outsourced bookkeeping, and partner with auditors and tax advisors to ensure accurate financial reporting.

You will translate new products and contracts into solid accounting policies and scalable processes, balancing hands-on execution with cross-functional leadership

Qualifications

• 7+ years of progressive accounting experience with technical accounting or controllership responsibilities.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance, CPA preferred.
• Deep knowledge of U.S. GAAP with ability to document complex accounting conclusions.
• Experience partnering with external auditors and tax advisors.
• Strong analytical, project-management, and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and ability to handle confidential financial information.
• Demonstrated ability to leverage AI-powered tools to automate tasks and improve workflows.

Responsibilities

• Lead intercompany, transfer pricing, consolidations, and eliminations.
• Research, document, and communicate complex accounting conclusions under U.S. GAAP.
• Support accurate financial reporting and review reconciliations and entries.
• Own accounting policies and cross-entity application across geographies.
• Oversee monthly and annual close with outsourced bookkeeping and auditors.
• Coordinate with tax advisors on domestic and international matters.
• Design scalable accounting processes and internal controls.

Skills

U.S. GAAP knowledge

External auditors collaboration

Analytical skills

Project management

Communication skills

AI tools usage

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance

CPA preferred

Tools

AI tools (ChatGPT, Claude)

Job description

About Norm Ai
Norm Ai, the agentic law company, has a client base with a combined $30 trillion in assets under management.

Norm Ai pioneered Legal Engineering, the process that empowers lawyers to build and supervise domain-specific AI agents with Norm’s proprietary suite of no-code software tools. Norm Ai technology is deployed inside many of the largest and most consequential institutions in the world.

Norm Ai is also the technology behind Norm Law, LLP, a separate but affiliated AI-native law firm built for the era of agentic AI. Norm Law’s attorneys advise leading institutions across private funds, private equity, venture capital, real estate, registered funds, and financial regulation, using the same legal intelligence platform that powers Norm Ai’s products.
AI Fluency: Norm Ai expects all team members to be fluent in AI. Successful candidates actively use AI in their day-to-day work to support thinking, creation, and problem-solving. They use it to improve the quality and speed of their work and to continuously refine how work gets done end-to-end.
Candidates should be prepared to demonstrate and discuss their AI usage throughout the interview process, including concrete examples of tools, workflows, and outcomes. We look for practical, hands-on experience, not theoretical familiarity.

This Role

We’re hiring a Technical Accounting Senior Manager to strengthen and scale Norm Ai’s accounting function. This role will own complex technical accounting matters, help lead the monthly and annual close, and ensure accurate financial reporting across a growing and increasingly complex organization.

You will serve as a hands-on accounting leader and trusted partner to Finance and company leadership. You will manage our outsourced bookkeeping team, coordinate closely with external auditors and tax advisors, and build durable accounting policies, processes, and controls. The ideal candidate combines strong technical judgment with an operator’s mindset and is comfortable moving between detailed analysis and cross-functional leadership.

What You’ll Do

Leadership

• Communicate complex accounting topics clearly to non-accounting stakeholders and senior leadership.

• Provide technical accounting guidance and coaching to internal and outsourced accounting team members.

• Identify risks early, recommend pragmatic solutions, and drive projects through completion in a fast-paced environment.

Technical Accounting & Financial Reporting

• Lead accounting for intercompany transactions, transfer pricing arrangements, consolidations, and eliminations.

• Research, evaluate, and document complex accounting matters under U.S. GAAP, including preparing clear technical accounting memoranda and position papers.

• Support accurate and timely financial reporting, including review of account reconciliations, journal entries, and financial statement disclosures.

• Own accounting policies and support their consistent application across entities, business lines, and geographies.

• Monitor evolving accounting standards and assess their implications for the company.

Close, Controls & Operations

• Lead the monthly and annual close processes, with accountability for completeness, accuracy, and timeliness.

• Manage and review the work of the outsourced bookkeeping team, establish clear service expectations, and strengthen review and escalation processes.

• Design, document, and improve scalable accounting processes, internal controls, and close procedures.

• Partner with Finance and business stakeholders to translate new products, contracts, legal entities, and transactions into sound accounting conclusions and operational workflows.

Audit, Tax & Cross-Border Matters

• Serve as a primary day-to-day partner for external auditors, coordinating requests, supporting audit readiness, and resolving technical accounting questions.

• Coordinate with external tax advisors on domestic and international tax matters, including entity structuring, compliance, transfer pricing, and related accounting impacts.

• Support accounting and reporting for international operations, including foreign subsidiaries and cross-border intercompany activity.

• Maintain organized, audit-ready support for significant estimates, judgments, transactions, and balances.

What We’re Looking For

Core Qualifications

• 7+ years of progressive accounting experience, including substantial responsibility for technical accounting, financial reporting, or controllership activities.

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance, CPA preferred.

• Deep knowledge of U.S. GAAP and demonstrated ability to research, document, and communicate complex accounting conclusions.

• Experience partnering directly with external auditors and tax advisors.

• Strong analytical, project-management, and problem-solving skills, with exceptional attention to detail.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the judgment to handle confidential financial information.

• Demonstrated ability to leverage AI-powered tools (e.g., ChatGPT, Claude) to automate repetitive tasks, improve workflows, and increase productivity while maintaining accuracy and quality.

Nice to Haves

• Experience at a Big Four accounting firm.

• Experience with intercompany transactions, consolidations, and eliminations.

• Experience in a high-growth technology company, professional services organization, or similarly complex multi-entity environment.

• Experience supporting accounting functions within legal, accounting, consulting, or other professional services organizations

• Experience supporting international operations and international tax matters.

Compensation and Benefits

Base salary: $180,000–$205,000 a year

The range displayed in this job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salary for this position. Within the range, individual pay is determined by various factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

Equity: Included

Benefits: 401(k) with employer match, health, dental, vision coverage, unlimited paid time off, free lunch in office daily, employee referral bonus program

Work Location

Location: NYC
Work model: Hybrid

In-office expectation: 3–4 days per week

To learn more about Norm Ai, visit our website.