Manager, Accounting

Attentive

14d•$140,000 - $160,000•Remote

About The Position

Attentive is seeking a highly motivated Manager of Accounting to join its growing Finance team. This role is designed for a strong operational accounting leader who thrives on building scalable processes and ensuring consistency across core accounting functions. The position will be responsible for key aspects of the month-end close process, with a primary focus on operating expenses, Accounts Payable, and payroll-related accounting. This role is crucial for maintaining accurate, timely, scalable, and US GAAP-compliant financial reporting. The Manager will collaborate with FP&A, Payroll, Tax, Legal, and Procurement teams to ensure alignment on financial data, processes, and reporting. Additionally, the role will drive process improvements, strengthen internal controls, and support audit readiness. The position reports to the Senior Director, Accounting and will provide oversight and support for AP operations and processes.

Requirements

7+ years of accounting experience
2-3 years of people management experience
Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting
Experience working in high-growth technology, SaaS, or infrastructure-driven environments preferred
Strong interpersonal, communication, and business partnering skills.
Proficient in Microsoft Excel
Experience with Netsuite, Zip, and Expensify preferred. Experience with FloQast, Navan, and Ramp a plus.
Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to prioritize effectively while managing recurring deadlines and operational deliverables in a dynamic environment.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Netsuite, Zip, and Expensify preferred. Experience with FloQast, Navan, and Ramp a plus.

Responsibilities

Oversee the monthly close for operating expenses, including review and approval of journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules to ensure accuracy and timeliness.
Manage the Accounts Payable function including oversight of invoice processing, vendor onboarding, payment cycles, and controls to ensure accuracy and efficiency. Develop the team by improving workflows and scalable processes.
Support the rollout and optimization of the company’s new purchase order system, Zip, including related automation and process improvements across accounts payable and accrual workflows.
Lead the accounting for payroll, including review of US and international payroll journal entries, bonus accruals, and related balance sheet reconciliations in partnership with Payroll and FP&A.
Manage and refine the monthly accrual process across operating expenses, ensuring completeness and accuracy through close coordination with business stakeholders.
Perform and review account-level analytics across income statement and balance sheet accounts to identify trends, variances, and potential risks.
Partner with leadership and cross-functional stakeholders to research accounting matters, analyze financial results, and communicate insights clearly and effectively.
Support the successful completion of the year-end audit by preparing analyses, maintaining documentation, and partnering with external auditors.
Identify opportunities to modernize accounting operations through process improvements, automation, and practical applications of AI-enabled tools to enhance efficiency, reporting accuracy, and scalability.
Manage and develop the AP team and accounting contractor by providing coaching, process guidance, and opportunities for professional growth.
Partner closely with cross-functional teams including FP&A, Payroll, Tax, Legal, and Procurement to ensure alignment on processes.
Identify and communicate accounting risks, operational issues, and process gaps across areas of responsibility.