Accounting Manager (AI-forward)

CompStak•New York, NY

10d•$130,000 - $160,000•Hybrid

About The Position

CompStak is seeking a hands-on accountant to own the monthly close, work directly with auditors, and rebuild accounting workflows around AI and automation. The role reports to the SVP, Head of Finance and oversees a two-person accounting team in Belgrade. It includes responsibility for close operations, reconciliations, revenue and lease accounting, audit coordination, recurring compliance, and improving accounting controls and processes. The position is hybrid in New York City, with three days per week in the office (Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday).

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

Ordway, Ramp, and Avalara experience.
CPA or progress toward a CPA.

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.