Accounting Manager, Later
$150-170k
OTE
All permanent team members are granted stock options
Influencer marketing and social media management
Job no longer available
Influencer marketing and social media management
1001+ employees
Job no longer available
$150-170k
OTE
All permanent team members are granted stock options
1001+ employees
Company mission
To help the world's top brands create high-performing social content and collaborate with creators to reach new audiences, drive engagement, and generate predictable ROI.
Role
Who you are
- The ideal candidate will have experience in companies with multiple product lines and cross-border intercompany activity, as well as a proven track record of success in private equity & public company environments
- If you are an experienced Accounting Manager with a proven track record of success in private equity-backed companies and companies with multiple product lines and complex tax structures, we encourage you to apply
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance. CPA required
- Minimum of 6 years of progressive accounting experience
- Minimum of 3 years of leading and managing a team
- Experience in companies with multiple product lines and multiple entities across borders
- Strong knowledge of GAAP and other regulatory requirements
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
- Strong communication skills and the ability to successfully collaborate with other departments
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and adapt quickly to changing priorities
- An individual with a preference to automate
- Track record of successful implementing and upgrading systems preferred
- NetSuite experience preferred
- SaaS experience preferred
What the job involves
- Reporting to the Controller, the Accounting Manager will be a business builder and scaler who will actively manage the financial operations of the organization, ensuring all financial records are accurate and technically compliant
- Monthly Close: Manage all aspects of the organization’s monthly close process across three operational entities and one holding company. Maintain the monthly close process and train team members on close tasks and responsibilities. Ensure all balance sheet accounts are reconciled timely
- Financial Reporting: Prepare and present monthly financial reports to the management team and external stakeholders. Respond to financial inquiries from internal and external stakeholders. Monthly financial reports include consolidated income statements, balance sheets, and statements of cash flow
- Accounting Policies and Procedures: In collaboration with the Controller, develop and implement standard accounting policies and procedures compliant with US GAAP. Ensure accounting policies are consistently applied across all business units. Train the accounting team and other departments (as necessary) on the organization’s accounting policies and procedures
- Tax Compliance: Support external tax advisors to ensure the organization is compliant with all tax laws and regulations. Ensure sales and use tax returns are filed accurately and timely
- Managing the Accounting Team: Lead and manage the accounting team by coaching and developing the Senior Accountants
- Internal Controls; Ensure the organization has effective internal controls and segregation of duties in place to prevent fraud and ensure compliance with laws and regulations
- Audit Support: Work closely with external auditors to provide necessary documentation and support
Our take
Platforms like Instagram, Pinterest, and TikTok have become indispensable for businesses of all sizes, shaping their marketing strategies and driving success. Later specializes in assisting customers in navigating these channels. Offering a visually oriented suite of tools, the marketing platform enables marketing managers to schedule, analyze, and track sales from their content effectively.
Focusing on small businesses, Later is doubling down on its strategy, aiming to provide additional products tailored for marketers at these enterprises while expanding its geographic reach. This expansion of product capabilities not only caters to the evolving needs of small businesses but also helps Later mitigate platform risk from social media companies mimicking its services. Partnerships with platforms like TikTok and Instagram, featuring post scheduling, analytics, and conversation tools, showcase Later's commitment to innovation and staying ahead in the competitive landscape.
Now, the company is entering an exciting new chapter with updates designed to help marketers and creators stay ahead of what's next in social. The platform now offers enhanced analytics, improved collaboration tools, expanded support for platforms like Threads and Snapchat, and smarter insights through innovations such as Future Trends. These developments show Later's commitment to making social media management more intuitive, data-driven, and impactful so brands and creators can build stronger connections and lead the next era in social storytelling.
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Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
6% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Funding (last 2 of 3 rounds)
Jan 2015
$1.2m
SEED
Dec 2014
$1.3m
SEED
Total funding: $3.8m
Company benefits
- Learning & development opportunities
- Market competitive compensation
- Hybrid work environment
- Flexible paid time off
- Competitive healthcare benefits
Company HQ
Government Center, Boston, MA
Leadership
Scott Sutton
(CEO)Scott joined lAter in 2023 as COO, becoming CEO in 2024. Previously, he spent 4 years at ZoomInfo, joining as VP of Revenue Operations before becoming Senior VP of Operations and then CBO.
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