Accounting Manager

Clair

36d•$139,000 - $147,000•Remote

About The Position

Clair is seeking a detailed-oriented Accounting Manager to join the growing Accounting team. 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. 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. This role is open to remote candidates, preferably in the U.S, Eastern timezone.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or higher in Accounting (required)
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

Nice To Haves

Active CPA (preferred)
Intercompany / multi-entity consolidation experience
Consumer fintech, payments, earned wage access, lending, or embedded finance exposure (or early-stage SaaS)
Ready and eager to use all tools available to become a force multiplier on the team
Experience with modern procurement tools (e.g., Ramp, Brex, etc.)
Experience with modern ERPs and reporting tools (e.g., QBO, NetSuite, Campfire, Pigment, Anaplan, etc.)
Data & SQL tool experience a plus (e.g., Tableau, Snowflake)

Responsibilities

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
Streamline and improve 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