Accounting Manager

Whip Networks, Inc.• California, CA, US, CA

14h•$125,000 - $135,000•Remote

About The Position

Whip Media is a SaaS company that provides data and software solutions to studios, streamers, and device makers across the entertainment industry. The Accounting Manager / Senior Accounting Manager will own the day-to-day accounting function and serve as the CFO's right hand in a lean, fast-moving finance team. The level will be determined by experience. This is a hands-on role focused on building, fixing, and automating accounting processes, including using AI to modernize the function. The role oversees monthly, quarterly, and annual close and reporting; accounting for SaaS revenue and billing; audit, tax, and compliance; accounts payable; commissions and payroll accounting; and the work of an outsourced remote accounting team. It also supports corporate transactions and leads process improvement and automation.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Accounting.
At least 6 years of progressive accounting experience, or at least 8 years for Senior Accounting Manager; at least 3 years must be in a SaaS or software company.
Advanced, hands-on QuickBooks Online experience, including multi-entity and multi-currency setups.
Strong technical knowledge of US GAAP, especially ASC 606 revenue recognition for software and subscription contracts.
Experience managing external financial statement audits as the primary point of contact.
Experience managing remote staff or contractors, including reviewing their work and setting priorities.
Advanced Excel or Google Sheets skills, including lookups, pivots, reconciliations, and models.
Ability to read and interpret customer and vendor contracts for accounting and billing impact.

Nice To Haves

Active or inactive CPA; Big 4 or regional audit firm background is a plus.
Sales commission accounting and ASC 340-40 contract cost capitalization.
Multi-state sales and use tax compliance for SaaS, including tools such as Avalara.
Experience with M&A, divestitures, carve-outs, entity restructurings, and lender/covenant reporting in a PE- or debt-backed company.
Experience in a SOC 1 / SOC 2 controlled environment.
Familiarity with AR automation and billing tools, and experience invoicing enterprise customers through supplier portals such as SAP Ariba or Coupa.

Responsibilities

Own monthly, quarterly, and year-end close in QuickBooks Online, including journal entries, accruals, prepaids, deferred revenue, and balance sheet reconciliations.
Consolidate the US parent and UK subsidiary, including GBP accounting, foreign exchange remeasurement, and intercompany eliminations.
Prepare monthly financial statements and management reporting packages for leadership, the board, and lenders.
Maintain the chart of accounts, close calendar, and documented procedures.
Apply ASC 606 to SaaS license, subscription, usage-based, and professional services contracts, including multi-element arrangements, amendments, and statements of work.
Review customer contracts for billing setup; oversee invoicing, deferred revenue schedules, and accounts receivable collections.
Manage the annual financial statement audit, including PBC lists, schedules, auditor requests, timelines, and review of draft financial statements and footnotes.
Coordinate with the outside tax firm on the income tax provision under ASC 740, federal and state tax returns, and 1099 reporting.
Own sales and use tax compliance, including changing state taxability of SaaS and digital products.
Maintain internal controls supporting SOC 1 Type 2 and SOC 2 Type 2 commitments, including segregation of duties and access controls.
Oversee accounts payable and vendor payments, with strict verification controls for new vendors and changes to banking or remittance details.
Accrue sales commissions according to plan and account for capitalized contract costs under ASC 340-40.
Review payroll and benefits accounting and support equity and headcount reporting.
Manage and review the work of the outsourced remote accounting team across time zones.
Support corporate transactions, including acquisitions, divestitures, and entity changes, through financial diligence, carve-out financials, transition accounting, and customer/vendor notifications.
Lead process improvement and automation using AI tools to reduce manual work in reconciliations, reporting, contract review, and close.