Lead Accountant

Want to help us, help others? We’re hiring! 

GoFundMe is a global community of over 100 million people with the common purpose of helping one another. Our mission is to help people help each other by making it safe and easy for people to ask for help and support causes—for themselves, each other, and their communities. In 2022, GoFundMe joined together with Classy, a leading nonprofit fundraising software company that enables nonprofits to connect supporters with the causes they care about. Together, GoFundMe and Classy have empowered people and organizations to raise more than $25 billion since 2010. Our vision is to become the most helpful place in the world - join us!

The GoFundMe team is searching for our next Lead Accountant to join our accounting team! This position will report to the Accounting Manager & will be responsible for leading our general accounting functions, consolidations, reporting, audit and statutory support and accounts payable.

The Job…

• General Ledger - Lead accounting team in the month-end close process, including project management of close timing and managing/reviewing of journal entries, accruals and month-end account reconciliations within the close timeline
• Consolidations - Manage global consolidation and intercompany expense management for domestic and international entities 
• Reporting and account analysis - Assist with balance sheet and P&L flux analyses. Research discrepancies, and assist in the preparation of the month-end financial package.
• Audit and statutory support - Act as key liaison for external audits and due diligence process by preparing supporting schedules, locating documents, and responding to inquiries. 
• Accounts payable - Manage the accounts payable function, including review of expense coding & vendor payments
• Ownership of accounting systems’ design, build/configuration, optimization and maintenance to drive team efficiency & enhancements while maintaining compliance and reporting integrity.
• Identify and provide guidance on accounting implications of business initiatives to operational business leaders.
• Scale and implement internal control process improvements and department procedure documentations. Identify areas for optimization and implement initiatives to drive sustained growth.
• Lead and/or manage accounting projects and other process improvements for the accounting department.
• Be a trusted business partner & work closely with external teams & contribute to other departments’ goals and duties as needed.

You…

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related field
• CPA preferred; Experience at a Big Four Firm a plus
• 6+ years corporate accounting experience, preferably mix of public and industry experience
• Experience with system implementations
• Strong experience and knowledge in U.S. GAAP and SOX compliance
• Experience with an ERP system and experience with NetSuite a plus
• Advanced MS Excel skills
• Self-starter with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment to proactively drive results - quick to learn and adjust accordingly
• Strong drive to continually improve everything (workpapers, processes, yourself!)
• Highly detail oriented and able to effectively manage multiple responsibilities, stay organized and meet critical deadlines
• Confidence, good judgment, energy and personality to work across all levels of management and across functions
• Demonstrated success leading a team with track record of developing high performance

Why you’ll love it here...

• Market competitive pay
• Rich healthcare benefits including employer paid premiums for medical/dental/vision (100% for employee only plans and 85% for employee + dependent plans) and employer HSA contributions. 
• 401(k) retirement plan with company matching
• Hybrid workplace with fully remote flexibility for many roles
• Monetary support for new hire setup, hybrid work & wellbeing, family planning, and commuting expenses
• A variety of  mental and wellness programs to support employees   
• Generous paid parental leave and family planning stipend
• Supportive time off policies including vacation, sick/mental health days, volunteer days, company holidays, and a floating holiday
• Learning & development and recognition programs
• Gives Back Program where employees can nominate a fundraiser every week for a donation from the company
• Inclusion, diversity, equit