Accounting Manager/Senior Accounting Manager Consultant

Launch Finance•Menlo Park, CA

3d•$110,000 - $145,000•Remote

About The Position

This is a full-time or part-time position working as an employee of Launch Finance, supporting one or more of our clients in an accounting manager role. Within this role, you will provide leadership over the client’s corporate accounting function. Although your responsibilities will vary depending on the size and complexity of the client, you will typically oversee general accounting activities with responsibility for accounts receivable, accounts payable, general ledger, fixed assets, and internal/external financial statements. You may also work cross-functionally supporting other client groups including payroll and HR, information technology, engineering, procurement and financial planning.

Requirements

Minimum of 8 years combined public accounting and/or industry experience, at least 3 years in management level capacity
Detail orientation with overall business understanding and perspective
Expertise in current technical accounting issues
Excellent organizational and leadership skills
A bachelor's degree from an accredited University, Accounting preferred.
Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Nice To Haves

CPA is strongly preferred.
Startup or Technology company experience is preferred

Responsibilities

Overall management of the month-end close process, including the preparation of financial statements and account reconciliations
Manage payables, expense reports, and when applicable, invoicing, receivables and revenue recognition
Potentially prepare and process payroll and manage all compensation related journal entries
Manage cash, bank reconciliations and cash burn reporting
Ensure compliance with appropriate GAAP and FASB guidelines for the size and nature of the client’s business
Coordinate the proper accounting and payment of state, local, federal, sales and use tax with external tax professionals
As needed, function as audit liaison and manage audit coordination
When applicable, manage accounting staff
Assist in the development and maintenance of financial controls
Provide support to all levels of executive and operational personnel regarding day to day business, accounting and financial issues.