Accounting Manager, Vagaro

$130-140k

+ Annual Bonus: Up to 10%

NetSuite

Mid and Senior level

San Francisco Bay Area

Office located in Pleasanton, CA

Business management software for salons, spas, and fitness studios

Be an early applicant

Business management software for salons, spas, and fitness studios

501-1000 employees

B2BEnterpriseInternal toolsMarketingPaymentsSaaSMobileWeb Design

Be an early applicant

$130-140k

+ Annual Bonus: Up to 10%

NetSuite

Mid and Senior level

San Francisco Bay Area

Office located in Pleasanton, CA

501-1000 employees

B2BEnterpriseInternal toolsMarketingPaymentsSaaSMobileWeb Design

Company mission

To help small businesses and independent service professionals reach their objectives by bringing technology solutions that foster growth.

Job

Company

Role

Who you are

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required. MBA preferred
CPA certification is a plus
Minimum of 3-4 years of management experience in accounting, with a strong focus on AP and GL functions
Solid understanding of technical accounting principles and practices
Experience working at Big 4 is a plus
Strong knowledge of GAAP and other relevant accounting standards
Experience with balance sheet reconciliations, flux analysis, general accounting entries, and audit processes
Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and ensure accurate contract recording and revenue recognition
Experience with NetSuite ERP systems required
Ability to manage multiple priorities and work in a fast-paced environment
Strong Communication Skills – Demonstrates the ability to communicate clearly and effectively across all levels of the organization, both verbally and in writing
Open and Transparent Communication – Encourages a culture of openness by being approachable, receptive to feedback, and willing to share relevant information. Builds trust through honesty and clarity in interactions with colleagues and stakeholders
Accountability with a Calm and Supportive Approach – Approaches responsibilities with a strong sense of ownership and consistently delivers quality results, even when things get busy or timelines are tight. Stays calm under pressure and keeps a clear focus on priorities, while maintaining a balanced workload and helping the team stay on track
Flexible Leadership style - As a people manager, brings a thoughtful and flexible leadership style—offering support when needed, while also encouraging accountability. Strikes a healthy balance between giving constructive feedback and celebrating team successes, making sure each team member feels both empowered and appreciated for their contributions

What the job involves

We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Accounting Manager to oversee our General Accounting, Accounts Payable (AP) and Accounts Receivable (AR) functions. This is a hands-on role that requires working closely with the entire accounting department and contributing to balance sheet reconciliations, general accounting entries, and the audit process.
The successful candidate will also be responsible for flux analysis and other ad hoc projects as assigned
Manage and oversee the day-to-day operations of Accounts Payable (AP) and General Ledger (GL) , ensuring timely and accurate processing of AP invoices, payments, and related expense accruals
Take full ownership of the month-end and year-end close processes related to assigned areas of responsibility. This includes, but is not limited to, preparing and/or reviewing journal entries, ensuring proper documentation and approvals, and performing thorough reviews of the corresponding balance sheet account reconciliations
The role also involves identifying and resolving discrepancies, ensuring compliance with accounting standards, and supporting internal and external audit requirements as needed
Conduct flux analysis to identify significant variances in financial statements and provide insights on financial performance
Develop, implement, and maintain accounting policies and procedures to improve the efficiency of accounting processes
Work closely with external auditors and tax teams to manage the audit process and ensure compliance with accounting standards
Collaborate with other departments such as sales, IT, legal, and marketing to ensure that all AP invoices, GL Accruals and other respective contracts are properly recorded and compliant
Provide technical accounting guidance, particularly in areas related to accruals, and other GL related complex transactions
Lead the month-end and year-end closing activities related to AP and GL related areas
Take ownership of ad hoc projects as assigned by senior management, ensuring timely and accurate execution
Mentor and manage accounting team (AP/GL professionals), ensuring continuous development and training
Identify opportunities for process improvements and implement best practices within the accounting function

Our take

For over a decade, Vagaro has been providing salons, spas, and fitness studios with a full suite of business management and payment processing tools, including payroll, payments, bookings, and marketing. Hitting Unicorn status back in late 2021, there has been surprisingly little fanfare around the company, which crept up on the market to secure an international footprint across the UK, US, Australian, and Canadian markets

Benefitting from an upswing in business during the pandemic, when its salon and fitness clientele were obliged to double down on digital transformation, Vagaro has won the trust of a strong and extensive roster of independent professionals, and in a time of crisis for the sector proved itself to be business-critical. This strong reputation will help ease Vagaro's planned expansion into other regional markets, as it grows its operations into the future.