[Remote] Accounting Manager with Tech (SaaS) Company

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Robert Half is a tech-focused company seeking an Accounting Manager to lead core accounting and reporting functions within the finance department. The role involves ensuring the accuracy of financial statements, compliance with US GAAP, and providing financial insights to leadership.


Responsibilities

  • Lead the month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring timely, accurate completion
  • Review and approve journal entries, including revenue recognition, lease accounting, accruals, prepaids, and capitalized software
  • Oversee general ledger maintenance and ensure accuracy and completeness of data in the accounting systems
  • Ensure revenue is recognized in compliance with US GAAP (ASC 606), including contract review and oversight of system updates
  • Manage the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and the monthly financial package for senior leadership
  • Monitor and analyze operating results; investigate and present variance explanations to management
  • Develop and maintain key SaaS performance metrics, providing actionable insights on the financial condition of the company
  • Oversee balance sheet account reconciliations, including daily bank reconciliations and subledger-to-GL reconciliations
  • Manage the annual financial statement audit; serve as the primary contact for third-party auditors, overseeing preparation of financial statements, footnotes, and audit schedules
  • Ensure compliance with US GAAP reporting requirements and respond to auditor inquiries
  • Serve as a subject matter expert on US GAAP and SaaS accounting matters, advising internal teams as needed

Skills

  • CPA and Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field
  • At least 6+ years of experience in audit at a public accounting firm or private industry
  • Strong technical accounting knowledge, including ASC 606 (Revenue Recognition) and ASC 340

Benefits

  • Medical, vision, dental, life, and disability insurance.

Company Overview

  • Robert Half provides staffing, recruiting, finance, and accounting services. It was founded in 1948, and is headquartered in Frankfurt, Hessen, DEU, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is

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