Technical Accounting Senior Manager

Norm AI; United States; On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary + equity

401(k) plan with employer matching

Top-tier health insurance

Free lunch when at office

Paid parental leave

Relocation reimbursement to NYC

State bar fee reimbursement

Job summary

Norm AI is seeking a Technical Accounting Senior Manager to strengthen and scale the accounting function. The role leads complex technical accounting matters, manages the monthly and annual close, and ensures accurate financial reporting across a growing technology company.

The candidate will serve as a hands-on accounting leader partnering with Finance and company leadership, overseeing outsourced bookkeeping and coordinating with auditors and tax advisors.

Qualifications

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical, project-management, and problem-solving abilities.
• CPA preferred or active licensure.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate the monthly and annual close processes across the organization.
• Provide technical accounting guidance for intercompany transactions, consolidations, and eliminations under U.S. GAAP.
• Manage outsourced bookkeeping, coordinate with external auditors and tax advisors, and implement durable accounting policies and controls.
• Build scalable accounting processes, internal controls, and close procedures with cross-functional partners.
• Support cross-border tax matters and international operations, ensuring audit readiness and accurate reporting.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Project management

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance

Job description

• 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
• 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

Benefits

• Competitive salary and equity
• 401(k) plan with a highly competitive employer matching contribution
• Top-tier health, dental, hospital, accident and vision insurance
• Free lunch provided when working from the office
• Paid parental leave
• Relocation reimbursement to move to NYC
• State bar fee reimbursement

Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the judgment to handle confidential financial informationStrong analytical, project-management, and problem-solving skills, with exceptional attention to detailBachelor’s degree in accounting or finance, CPA preferredExperience partnering directly with external auditors and tax advisors7+ years of progressive accounting experience, including substantial responsibility for technical accounting, financial reporting, or controllership activitiesDemonstrated ability to leverage AI-powered tools (e.g., ChatGPT, Claude) to automate repetitive tasks, improve workflows, and increase productivity while maintaining accuracy and qualityDeep knowledge of U.S. GAAP and demonstrated ability to research, document, and communicate complex accounting conclusionsExperience at a Big Four accounting firmExperience with intercompany transactions, consolidations, and eliminationsExperience in a high-growth technology company, professional services organization, or similarly complex multi-entity environmentExperience supporting accounting functions within legal, accounting, consulting, or other professional services organizationsExperience supporting international operations and international tax matters