Manager or Senior Manager, Accounting

Manager or Senior Manager, Accounting

Salary Range

Manager level: $90-110k

Senior Manager level: $115-130k

We are looking for an Manger or Senior Manager, Accounting to support the Controller in managing the organization's accounting operations. The ideal candidate has excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, possesses effective communication and leadership abilities, and unwavering professional integrity. This role requires a deep understanding of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).

Personify

Embrace a rewarding remote-first career within an inclusive environment, offering an engaging and meaningful employee experience. At Personify, our vision is to be a lifelong technology partner that supports associations, nonprofits and event professionals at every step of their journey.

The Personify technology platform includes:

• Association Management Software (ThreeSixty, MemberClicks, and WildApricot)
• Event Management Software (A2Z Events and Registration Tech)
• Member Engagement Software (CommUnity, Classroom, Job Board and MemberApp)

Offices

We have four offices located in Austin, Atlanta, Washington-Baltimore, and Toronto, accessible to all employees. As a remote-first company supported by over 300 talented individuals, we believe our work can be done wherever our people choose to live in the U.S. and Canada allowing us to make a greater impact.

Your Impact

As an Accounting Manager at Personify, you will be a key strategic partner to the Controller, and will be instrumental in maintaining our financial records, ensuring compliance with accounting standards, managing payroll and procurement processes, and supporting various audits.  You will have the autonomy to contribute to the development of our finance practices and be empowered to optimize and execute at a high level.  This role manages company fiscal functions in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) with frequent, direct interaction with senior management.

Here’s how you will make a significant impact:

• Full-Cycle Accounting: Manage the billing function (A/R & subscriptions), accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger, and payroll processes.
• Month-End Close: Conduct the monthly financial close process, including preparation of journal entries and account reconciliations.
• Audit Support: Coordinate and support annual financial audits, tax filings, and various other audits (e.g., financial, tax, workers comp).
• Process Improvement: Develop and implement accounting policies and procedures to improve efficiency and accuracy.
• Tax Compliance: Assist in tax compliance and filings
• Collaboration: Partner with FP&A, Sales, Support, RevOps, and other departments to develop effective processes and customer engagement standards.
• Assisting with the budget process and month-end department reviews with the Finance Manager
• Researching accounting issues for compliance with GAAP
• Ad-Hoc Projects: Assist with special projects and ad-hoc reporting as needed to drive revenue and cost efficiencies.
• Train, develop and grow team by providing ongoing coaching, mentorship and performance feedback

What You Bring

We are looking for the best of the best – finance and accounting professionals who have demonstrated success in managing accounting operations, proficiency in financial systems, audit experience, and possess the skills to excel in our dynamic environment.

• BA/BS Degree required
• Big 4 experience highly preferred
• Minimum 5 years of progressive accounting experience with at least 1 year in a managerial role
• Master’s Degree in Accounting or Finance, MBA and CPA highly preferred; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Technical Skills: Proficient with Microsoft Excel and accounting software tools (NetSuite preferred)
• Knowledge: Strong working knowledge of GAAP, tax la