ethena - Senior Accounting Manager

• Strong knowledge of non-GAAP industry metrics applicable to SaaS companies. • Past experience with Quickbook online or experience with ERP implementation(s) • Working knowledge of a wide range of business systems to help build infrastructure needed for revenue recognition, integration with CRM for sales and revenue accounting, commission reporting, sales tax reporting, data reporting and analytics, etc • Quick learner with the ability to multitask, work independently, think critically and problem solve in an ever-changing fast-paced environment • Strong orientation towards taking initiative and finding creative ways to automate processes and make our financial operations faster and smarter, including leveraging AI and other automation tools • Prioritize and balance multiple requests, projects, and deadlines • Experience managing the procure to pay process • Strong written and verbal communication skills, with excellent and proven cross-functional collaboration skills • A self-starter who thrives in a hands-off management environment — someone who takes ownership of their work with a “roll up your sleeves mentality”, is comfortable with ambiguity, proactively identifies problems and solutions, and drives their work forward with minimal oversight. • We’re an early-stage startup so we’re not just looking for someone to run a playbook. We want you to help build it • Passion for what we’re building here at Ethena and a strong alignment with our core values (which includes an impeccable sense of humor) • ## What's going to be the hardest part • Building structure in a moving target (not just running a close): You’re creating processes, systems, and controls while the company is scaling and changing. There’s no steady-state to rely on. • Owning SaaS revenue complexity end-to-end: Revenue recognition, contracts, and sales integration are messy and high-risk. Getting this right requires both technical depth and strong cross-functional partnership. • Balancing speed vs. accuracy in a high-growth environment” You need to move fast without breaking financial integrity. Knowing when “good enough” is okay vs. when precision is non-negotiable is a constant tension. • At Ethena, we're committed to fair and equitable compensation. We carefully evaluate each candidate's skills and qualifications to provide our best possible offer upfront. Our no-negotiation policy ensures that our first offer is always our best offer, promoting pay equity throughout our organization. • Physical Demands • This is sedentary work that primarily involves sitting/standing in a home office environment. • Ethena is a remote-first organization and is currently hiring candidates based in the United States. • We are not currently offering employer visa sponsorship for this role. • AI Usage in Interviews: • We’re big fans of AI and use it heavily in our day-to-day work. That said, to ensure fairness and accurate skill assessment, we do not allow the use of AI tools (including note takers, transcription tools, or recordings) during interviews. If you have questions or need accommodations, we’re happy to chat — just let us know.