General Ledger Manager

<p><strong>Summary</strong></p> <p>The GL Manager is a hands-on people leader who owns payroll accounting, prepares equity rollforwards, oversees accounts payable (coding and payouts), and performs monthly flux/variance analysis (including COGS vs. SG&amp;A classification review), while also serving as the reviewer of all work performed by the Senior GL Accountants and, by extension, the GL Accountants who report into them. This role manages a team of three -five (two Senior GL Accountants, an AP Specialist, and the GL Accountants) and is accountable for the accuracy, timeliness, and audit-readiness of the general ledger areas owned by the team. The general ledger areas owned by the team include, but are not limited to: bank transaction coding/uploading, cash reconciliations, prepaid expenses, fixed assets (including capitalized software) leases, accrued expenses, accounts payable, expense reports &amp; corporate credit cards, and payout expenses and returns and intercompany clearing.</p> <p>This is a leadership role that combines direct ownership of several close areas with day-to-day coaching, review, and prioritization of the broader accounting team's work. As Topstep's finance organization continues to mature, the specific accounts and processes owned by this role may shift; the GL Manager is expected to flex into new areas (e.g., intercompany, cash/bank accounting, leases, or other balance sheet areas) as priorities evolve and to help define ownership as the team scales.</p> <p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p> <ul> <li><strong>Leadership &amp; Team Management</strong></li> <ul> <li>Directly manage and develop the two Senior GL Accountants and the AP Specialist, including workload prioritization, coaching, and performance management.</li> <li>Provide second-level review and sign-off on work performed by the GL Accountant(s) who report into the Senior GL Accountants, ensuring consistency and quality across the full team.</li> <li>Set daily and monthly priorities for the team in line with the month-end close calendar established with the Assistant Controller and Controller.</li> <li>Identify staffing, training, and process gaps within the team and recommend solutions to the Assistant Controller.</li> <li>Hold the team accountable for timely, accurate, and well-documented deliverables; escalate risks or resourcing constraints proactively.</li> </ul> <li><strong>Payroll Accounting</strong></li> <ul> <li>Own execution of all payroll-related journal entries, including regular payroll, subsidiary expense allocations, fringe benefits, and management fee allocations.</li> <li>Partner with People/HR and Payroll on GL mapping, coding of new departments/entities, and resolution of payroll data discrepancies.