wrapbook - Senior Manager, Accounting

• Own the financial statements from close to delivery. Run the monthly, quarterly, and annual close and review the income statement, balance sheet, and cash flow statement for accuracy and GAAP compliance. • Own the post-implementation build-out of Rillet (ERP) to a fully functional ERP. Build the rules and controls that drive how transactions post. Connect Rillet to our subledger and source systems so data flows in without manual entry; building a close that runs on automation. • Redesign the ledger and chart of accounts for how the business operates today. Evolve the general ledger, subledgers, and chart of accounts to support existing payment flows, new products, and increasing transaction volume. Translate accounting and reporting requirements into clear system specifications with Engineering, Product, and Operations. • Lead the preparation for a financial statement audit and a quality of earnings review over the next 9- 18 months. Establish process documentation, supporting schedules, and control evidence, and act as the primary contact for auditors and diligence advisors. • Research complex transactions under U.S. GAAP, document conclusions in clear technical memos, and translate those conclusions into accounting policies, system requirements, and financial reporting. • Drive practical AI adoption and automation. Identify and implement opportunities across reconciliations, journal entry preparation, recurring postings, accruals, close management, and variance analysis. Establish appropriate validation, review, and documentation so automated workflows produce reliable, traceable results. • Build and maintain the control framework, including key controls, segregation of duties, and review evidence for audits and financing diligence. • Own the month-end reporting package for the CFO. Each close, deliver the financial statements, flux and variance analysis with commentary, key metrics and KPIs • Manage relationships with external auditors and tax advisors and lead the accounting workstreams for audits and tax filings. • Lead, coach, and develop a high performing accounting team. Set clear expectations for ownership, quality, and deadlines. Coach team members, strengthen review practices, and build the team’s technical and systems capabilities. • Partner with the Controller. Help shape accounting policy, process improvements, and functional priorities, and represent the Controller in delegated decisions and cross-functional initiatives • What you’ll have: • 10+ years of progressive accounting experience, including public accounting at a top-tier firm and at least 3 years leading a close and financial reporting function at a venture-backed or high-growth company; fintech experience heavily weighted. • An active CPA license (US) or CPA Canada designation. • Deep US GAAP expertise, with hands-on experience in revenue recognition (ASC 606), principal-versus-agent analysis, and accounting for customer funds, accruals, and liabilities. • Working fluency in AI: Regular use of AI tools in accounting work and experience building or deploying at least one automation or AI-enabled workflow in ongoing operational use. You understand how to validate outputs and maintain appropriate review and controls. • Experience designing a general ledger and subledgers for a transaction-heavy platform: payments, payroll, marketplace, or fintech. You can translate a product specification into journal entries, reconciliation requirements, and controls. • A record of working with engineers and product managers as a peer, translating accounting requirements into data models, event definitions, and system behavior. • Experience extending and optimizing a cloud ERP after implementation, including integrations, posting logic, and automation. Rillet experience is preferred. • A track record of managing and developing high performing teams, with clear standards for review and ownership. • Clear, direct written and verbal communication, and the ability to run several workstreams across Finance, Engineering, and Product at once.