Manager of Accounting, Workrise

• Our ideal candidate is a hands-on, detail-oriented leader with deep knowledge of U.S. GAAP, strong people management experience, and the ability to operate both strategically and in the weeds
• They know how to develop and motivate high-performing teams, provide clear direction and feedback, and foster a collaborative, accountable culture
• They should thrive in a dynamic environment, excel at cross-functional communication, and have a passion for building scalable, efficient accounting processes that support both team growth and business success
• 6+ years of public accounting and/or manager level accounting experience, including 3+ years building teams and managing people
• Demonstrated excellence in direct people management
• Has the ability to work independently through self review
• Experience and ability in working crossfunctionally with multiple teams and stakeholders across the organization with the ability to move in and out of the details
• Hands on experience with month end close
• Ability to perceive, manage, understand and communicate with partners across the organization
• Both technical and operational knowledge of U.S. GAAP
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting
• CPA
• Regular, on-time attendance
• Ability to travel 5% of the time
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Ability to use office equipment such as a computer, copier and telephone
• Ability to use office computer programs such as e-mail, Google Docs, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel
• Ability to manipulate office equipment such as a computer, copier and telephone

Desirable

• Workrise is hiring a Manager of Accounting who will be responsible for overseeing key aspects of our monthly close process, managing general ledger activities, and ensuring timely, GAAP-compliant financial reporting
• This person will also lead a team of accountants, drive process improvements (including the use of AI), and collaborate cross-functionally to support financial audits, payroll, and operational accounting
• Work closely with accounting and operations groups to develop a timely financial reporting framework
• Manage integration and consolidation of processes into Workrise’s financial reporting processes, including monthly close cycle, reporting requirements, review of results, identifying accounting and operational items, internal controls and accounting policies
• Identify opportunities and drive changes to streamline accounting activities in a scalable way to adapt for the growth of the business
• Manage and maintain timely and accurate financial statements and reports in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP)
• Serve as an effective business partner to many departments including operational departments throughout the company, while working effectively with the Executive team and other key stakeholders
• Work directly with operational payroll and invoicing teams to ensure GAAP compliant processes
• Support quarterly and year-end financial audits with external auditors
• Oversee the implementation of special projects, new initiatives, system changes, process improvements as assigned
• Looking for a candidate to be a GL hawk and know all the GL activity by heart so that they can timely identify discrepancies
• Manage other team members’ GL activity to ensure in compliance with recordation expectations
• Support the team in meeting their accounting close deadlines
• Provide ongoing coaching, feedback, and development opportunities to help team members grow in their roles and careers including goal-setting and performance reviews
• Foster an inclusive, collaborative team culture that encourages accountability, trust, and open communication
• Assign, delegate, and prioritize projects and tasks according to functional requirements and skills
• Set clear goals and expectations, monitor performance, and support continuous improvement through regular check-ins and performance reviews
• Partner cross-functionally to align team priorities with company objectives and ensure smooth collaboration across departments
• Lead with empathy and clarity, helping navigate change, resolve conflicts, and build team resilience