Accounting Manager, Clair

• We’re seeking a detailed-oriented Accounting Manager to join the growing Accounting team
• Our ideal candidate is meticulous, process-driven, and able to thrive in a fast-paced startup environment
• You should be comfortable juggling multiple priorities while maintaining exceptional attention to detail
• This role requires someone with a proven track record of establishing and improving accounting procedures at scale, while consistently meeting deadlines within a high-growth setting
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Accounting (required)
• Active CPA (preferred)
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, including Big Four (or large public accounting) audit experience
• In-house accounting experience as a lead/owner at a growth-stage company on a lean team
• A track record of owning balance-sheet accounting independently and supporting or leading external audits
• Experience writing technical accounting memos (e.g., ASC 606, leases, equity)
• Advanced Excel skills (e.g., SUMIFS, SUMPRODUCT, INDEX/MATCH, etc.)
• Fluent in Google Suite

Desirable

• Reporting to the Controller, you’ll take ownership of accounting operations — procure to pay, record to report, and month-end close
• You will be a critical and key partner on a lean team to ensure our financial reporting is timely, accurate, and compliant with relevant accounting standards
• Execute core components of the monthly close process, ensuring accuracy and timeliness
• Prepare and post journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules
• Review balance sheet accounts to ensure accuracy and completeness
• Analyze financial statement fluctuations and variances to prior periods
• Utilize and manage offshore resources for efficiency
• Streamlining and improving the speed and accuracy of the overall close process
• Prepare the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements (includes intercompany and consolidations)
• Assist in maintaining Month-end close review decks
• Support audit requirements by preparing documentation and responding to inquiries
• Help maintain compliance with GAAP and other relevant accounting standards
• Work with external tax preparers by providing supporting schedules for tax filings and other requests, as well as assistance with other regulatory requirements
• Document accounting policies and procedures to ensure consistent application
• Assist with other ad-hoc projects that may include preparing technical accounting memos
• Review and process vendor invoices, ensuring proper coding and approvals
• Own and ensure adoption of the procurement policy
• Ensure procurement tool approvals are provided timely
• Ensure vendor payments and reimbursements are coded appropriately
• Assist Finance with cash flow forecasting and monitoring
• Reconcile bank accounts on a regular basis
• Process and record wire transfers and other banking transactions
• Support treasury operations, as needed
• Identify opportunities to automate and streamline processes
• Support implementation and optimization of new tools (e.g., ERPs)
• Create and maintain documentation for accounting processes and controls
• Assist in developing scalable processes to support company growth
• Join our team and help build the financial foundation that supports Clair’s growth and success. Your attention to detail and accounting expertise will be instrumental in ensuring our continued financial stability as we scale