Accounting Manager

Viant Technology•Irvine, CA

4h•Hybrid

About The Position

The Viant Accounting & Finance team seeks an Accounting Manager, an integral member of the accounting team, responsible for managing day-to-day general accounting activities and collaborating cross-functionally. The Manager of Accounting will be heavily involved in the month-end close and quarterly reporting process, leveraging technology to drive efficiencies and automation. This role will assist the Sr. Manager of Accounting with all aspects of the financial close process and other crucial internal and external reporting needs.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field
5+ years relevant accounting experience and experience working in a supervisory role
CPA credential required, active or inactive status
Outstanding knowledge of accounting and GAAP
Analytical ability to develop and implement improvements or recommendation
Capacity to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic work setting, adept at adjusting to evolving needs and timelines.
Strong attention to detail and high-level of accuracy
Strong communication and interpersonal relationship-building skills
Able to handle extremely sensitive information
Excellent IT skills: experience with ERP systems/Accounting software and advanced Excel skills required (PowerQuery, AI Tools, DataRails)

Nice To Haves

Combination of public accounting and industry experience preferred
ERP Implementation experience is preferred (NetSuite, Sage or SAP)

Responsibilities

Responsibility over the general ledger and corresponding monthly close process, including accounts payable’s close process
Partner with the co-GL manager to effectively manage team of 5 including hiring, training, and developing the accounting team members
Drive the integration of technology tools, including ERP implementations, accounting software, Excel data tools, and AI tools
Assist with the management and review of external and internal audit requests
Preparation of the monthly financial statements and other internal and external financial reports, including fluctuation analyses
Review journal entries prepared by other team members and balance sheet reconciliations monthly
Works closely with the Sr. Accounting Manager and Internal Audit team to develop and maintain appropriate internal controls over all aspects of accounting transaction processing and reporting
Drive continuous improvement in the financial close process and across the department by implementing efficiencies and best practices
Work cross-functionally with other teams such as operations, finance, or other accounting teams to streamline accounting processes
Ensure compliance with external reporting requirements such as bank covenants and tax filings
Determine treatment and record any unusual and non-recurring transactions
Manage accruals to ensure accuracy and completeness
Assist with special projects, SEC reporting, and finance support projects as needed