GL Manager

ActiveProspect, Inc.•Austin, TX

About The Position

We are seeking a highly strong GL Manager to join our team. The GL Manager is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the accounting department and ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting. Reporting directly to the Controller, this role manages and develops the accounting team while driving the month-end close process, maintaining internal controls, and supporting external audit activities. The Accounting Manager will ensure compliance with GAAP and company policies, review reconciliations and journal entries, analyze financial results, and collaborate cross-functionally to improve accounting processes and operational efficiency. This position plays a key role in maintaining the integrity of the company’s financial records and supporting the organization’s overall financial objectives.

Requirements

6-8 years of progressive accounting experience, including 3+ years in a management role
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
Experience in reviewing multi-state payroll journals and associated benefit entries
Subject matter expert in GAAP and internal controls
Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills with experience analyzing high volume, multi-currency transactions in a global business environment
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with varying levels of staff and management to solve problems and achieve results
Highly detail-oriented with excellent time management, prioritization and organizational skills
Self-motivated with the ability to follow through and implement process improvements
Experience using NetSuite, Zuora, Paychex and Google Suite preferred
Works across the business with business partners according to drive performance and desired outcomes.
Must be a “self-starter” who has a proactive style and is action oriented.
Four-year degree in Finance, Accounting, or related discipline and 6-8 years related experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

Ownership of monthly and annual financial close process (except revenue, billing and commissions) working closely with the Controller
Responsible for preparing audit schedules and coordinating completion of the audit
Oversee the day-to-day accounting and team (Cash Management, AP, Tax, Payroll journal entries and General Ledger accruals and analysis) overall
Review and analyze monthly flux, providing commentary for notable changes
Continuously review and drive automation and streamlining of internal processes (NetSuite & Zuora)
Support the continued development of and automation of Accounts Payable processes to include AI and automation
Improve the expense management reporting and analysis
Oversee Treasury Management and providing a 13 week cash flow analysis
Oversee tax staff and reviewing all sales, use, income, state, local and tax provisions prepared by the team or outside accounting firm
Manage and develop accounting personnel as we scale/grow
Additional project-based work, as needed
Drive to a 5 day close with high quality schedules and tick marks
Oversee Asset management and any audits
Responsible for Cap Software and partnering with Engineering on smooth processes with strong support
Goodwill impairment analysis, Cap software memo, Equity accounting