GL Accounting Manager

Patreon•New York, NY

7d•$136,000 - $204,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Patreon is seeking a GL Accounting Manager to support its mission of funding the creative class. The position is part of the Accounting team within Finance and works closely with accounting preparers and leaders, as well as partners in Tax, Treasury, and FinOps. The role is based in New York or San Francisco under a hybrid model, with three in-office days per week. The manager will play an integral role in the monthly close, owning and reviewing core general ledger areas and helping shape the close process as Patreon grows. Responsibilities include reviewing entries and reconciliations, overseeing close activities for international entities, managing close administration in NetSuite, reviewing financial fluctuations, and improving processes and controls through automation. The role also partners with budget owners and cross-functional teams, and serves as a primary auditor contact for assigned areas. The ideal candidate has accounting experience spanning public accounting audit and an industry GL, close, or controllership role; strong knowledge of US GAAP and month-end close; and hands-on experience with NetSuite, FloQast or similar tools, and spreadsheets. CPA certification is preferred. The candidate is communicative, detail-oriented, adaptable, accountable, and interested in process improvement and automation.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or equivalent.
At least 5 years of accounting experience, including at least 3 years of audit experience at a Big 4 or national firm and at least 2 years in an industry accounting role on a GL, close, or controllership team.
Strong understanding of US GAAP and the full month-end close cycle, including accounts payable, travel and expense, general accruals, prepaid expenses, fixed assets, leases, investments, and other assets.
Experience reviewing high-volume reconciliations and tying system data back to the ledger.
Hands-on experience with NetSuite and FloQast or similar ERP and close tools, plus strong spreadsheet skills.
Superior written and verbal communication skills and experience partnering with non-finance teams.
Detail-oriented self-starter able to manage multiple deadlines without sacrificing quality or accuracy, and to take ownership with integrity and accountability.
Adaptable, hands-on team player who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is willing to help beyond assigned responsibilities.
Genuine, respectful teammate who contributes to a supportive team culture.

Nice To Haves

CPA certification is preferred.
Curiosity about AI and automation, with a track record of improving processes rather than only operating them.

Responsibilities

Review journal entries and reconciliations for core close areas, including accounts payable, travel and expense, general accruals, prepaid expenses, fixed assets, leases, investments, and other assets, ensuring compliance with US GAAP and company policies.
Review the close for international entities in Ireland, Portugal, the UK, and Australia.
Run close completion and administration in NetSuite, including foreign exchange revaluation, consolidation, period management, and review of allocations and eliminations.
Review balance sheet and income statement flux analyses, ensuring significant fluctuations are explained and supported, and communicate the drivers to accounting leadership.
Drive process improvement and automation initiatives, using AI, scripts, and workflow automation to reduce manual close work and strengthen controls.
Partner with budget owners and cross-functional teams, including Tax, Treasury, and FinOps, to ensure accruals are complete, accurate, and timely.
Serve as a primary auditor contact for assigned areas, prepare PBC schedules and memos, and design, document, and operate controls.