Accounting Manager (AI-forward)

CompStak•New York, NY

9d•Hybrid

About The Position

CompStak is hiring a hands-on Accounting Manager to own the monthly close, work directly with auditors, and rebuild accounting workflows using AI and automation. The role includes accounting operations across cash, payroll and benefits, lease accounting, revenue, compliance, and multi-entity consolidation. The manager will oversee a two-person accounting team in Belgrade and recommend improvements to controls, policies, and controllership as the company grows. The position reports to the SVP, Head of Finance and is hybrid in New York City, with three office days per week (Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday).

Requirements

5–8 years of accounting experience, including experience as the number two on a close and audit, such as a senior accountant, assistant controller, or accounting manager, at a SaaS company or in public accounting.
Experience managing or mentoring accountants, including remote or international team members.
Strong knowledge of US GAAP, including ASC 606 and ASC 842.
Experience with multi-entity or foreign subsidiary consolidation.
Hands-on NetSuite experience.
Experience using AI or automation tools to reduce accounting work time, with examples that can be shown.
A builder's mindset and willingness to do work at every level.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Ordway, Ramp, or Avalara.
CPA certification or progress toward it.

Responsibilities

Own the monthly close, including journal entries, reconciliations, accruals, and the close checklist, while working toward a faster, more automated close.
Own cash and bank reconciliations, payroll and benefits reconciliations using Rippling and Justworks, and lease accounting under ASC 842.
Build and run AI-assisted workflows for reconciliations, flux commentary, and recurring entries, with human review and audit-ready documentation.
Serve as the day-to-day contact for the annual audit and PBC requests.
Manage revenue accounting between Ordway and NetSuite, including deferred revenue.
Oversee the two-person Belgrade accounting team, including intercompany accounting and consolidation.
Own recurring compliance, including sales tax using Avalara, 1099s, state filings, and 401(k) remittances.
Recommend improvements to controls, policies, and controllership as the company grows.