Manager, Accounting

About BoomPop, Inc.

Who We Are

At BoomPop, we believe in the magic of bringing people together. Since 2020, we've been transforming the way people gather, making it easier, more engaging, and truly unforgettable. We combine a top-notch event planning team with cutting-edge AI technology to make planning events as easy as shopping online.

We’ve had the pleasure of organizing exceptional events for over 6,000 clients, including Google, Nike, and Accenture, bringing together more than 300,000 attendees. And we're just getting started.

We have raised over $20M from top-tier investors including Atomic, ACME Capital, and Alex Rodriguez (A-Rod). 

Why Join Us?

The world of work is changing, and BoomPop is leading the charge. With remote work on the rise, companies like Airbnb, Salesforce, and Shopify are embracing a new mantra: “Offsites are the new office.”

The group travel and events industry is booming, and we're at the heart of it. Businesses are shifting their budgets from traditional office spaces to in-person experiences. Group travel, which was already a massive part of the $900 billion corporate travel industry, is growing even faster now.

Join us and be part of a world-class team that's redefining the future of travel and events. You'll find endless opportunities for growth, the chance to work with top-tier clients, and the thrill of making a real impact on the world.

About the role

The Manager, Accounting role is responsible for managing accounting operations, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, and providing strategic financial insights. The accounting team partners closely with all areas of the business and ensures compliance, process and strategy are well cared for. The ideal candidate combines strong technical accounting expertise with leadership skills and a keen eye for process improvement. This role is pivotal in supporting executive decision-making and driving financial accuracy and transparency.

Top 3 Priorities

1. Ownership of our month end closing process
2. Become the event financial expert in accounting
3. Scale the accounting function

What you'll do

• Prepare and analyze financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements
• Work hand in hand with the operations team in accounting for and reconciling each event, accounting for revenue, contra-revenue, and related balance sheet accounts (deferred revenue and current deposits)
• Support month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring timely and accurate completion of financial reporting tasks
• Perform variance analysis and provide insights to senior management on financial performance metrics and trends, with a focus on event financials
• Maintain general ledger accounts and reconcile discrepancies as necessary.
• Coordinate with tax providers and investors
• Prepare budget v forecast analysis, monitoring actual performance against budgeted targets.
• Optimize NetSuite to meet accounting needs
• Provide support for ad-hoc financial analysis and special projects
• Mentor and train junior staff members within the finance team

Qualifications

• 6 or more years of progressive accounting experience
• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Accounting, or a related field
• Experience with NetSuite
• Experience in preparing financial statements and related disclosures.
• Significant experience with project accounting
• Process improvement experience within a high-growth startup
• Consider yourself an Excel/Google Sheets expert and geek out about your love for spreadsheets
• CPA license is preferred

Benefits & Perks

• Competitive salary + equity, with tons of room for career growth
• Company sponsored 401(k)
• Generous PTO
• Paid parental leave 
• Flexibility to work from anywhere
• Amazing team offsit