Manager, Global Accounting

Nintex

4d•$130,000 - $160,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Manager, Global Accounting leads the day-to-day delivery of accurate, timely, US GAAP- and statutory-compliant accounting across multiple international entities. The role manages and develops accountants in different countries, coordinates close and reporting activities across time zones, and partners with Finance, Tax, Sales, and external auditors to maintain effective accounting processes and controls. It is suited to a hands-on people manager experienced in leading remote employees who can flex working hours for business-critical collaboration across regions. The position is responsible for accounting activities across multiple countries and time zones in a remote or distributed working environment. It works closely with the Corporate Controller, CFO, Finance and Tax teams, international accountants, Sales, external auditors, and cross-functional business partners. The manager mentors and develops the team, coordinates close activities, applies US GAAP policies, oversees reporting and controls, supports audits, and improves accounting processes. The role may occasionally require early-morning or evening availability to meet close deadlines or collaborate with stakeholders. The role is hybrid, based in a local Nintex office, with a blend of at-home and in-office work. Nintex describes its workplace as collaborative, fun, and fast-paced, and emphasizes flexibility, curiosity, accountability, innovation, and customer focus.

Requirements

CPA, CA, ACCA, or equivalent professional qualification required.
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred.
Proficiency with financial systems and tools, including NetSuite and Excel.
Six years of overall experience, including two years of corporate (non-public accounting) experience.
Minimum of three years of people management experience.
Demonstrated experience managing accounting teams across multiple countries, including direct leadership of distributed employees.
Strong working knowledge of US GAAP, financial reporting, revenue recognition, foreign exchange (CTA and remeasurement), leases, lender compliance, reconciliations, close processes, and internal controls.
Ability to review work, coach and mentor team members, resolve day-to-day accounting issues, and exercise sound judgment about when to escalate complex matters.
Experience coordinating work across cultures, legal entities, and time zones, with flexibility to adjust working hours when reasonably required.
Clear written and verbal communication, including the ability to explain accounting requirements to non-finance stakeholders.
Strong planning, prioritization, and follow-through in a remote, fast-paced environment.
Collaborative leadership style that builds trust, accountability, and inclusion across a geographically dispersed team.

Nice To Haves

Private equity portfolio company experience is highly desirable.
Three to four years of audit firm experience is highly desirable.
At least three years of people management experience is highly desirable.
IFRS or other statutory accounting knowledge is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

Manage accounting activities across multiple countries and time zones in a remote or distributed working environment.
Mentor, coach, and develop accountants in multiple countries by setting priorities, reviewing work, and establishing consistent ways of working.
Coordinate month-end and quarter-end close activities across international entities and time zones to deliver complete, accurate, and timely results.
Maintain and apply US GAAP accounting policies, including revenue recognition, and escalate complex or judgmental matters to the Corporate Controller.
Review contracts and transactions, document accounting conclusions, and provide practical guidance to accountants and business partners.
Oversee reconciliations, journal entries, financial reporting, and supporting schedules for assigned entities and accounting areas.
Implement and monitor accounting controls and standard operating procedures, identifying improvements in quality, efficiency, and scalability.
Partner with Sales, Tax, Finance, and other functions on quote-to-cash processes, custom transactions, and accounting requirements.
Lead day-to-day audit management, meet deadlines and audit requests, and prepare supporting documentation.
Lead a remote team through regular one-to-one meetings, team check-ins, performance feedback, development planning, and accountability for goals.
Work flexibly across time zones when needed for close deadlines, team meetings, and critical stakeholder discussions; this may occasionally require early-morning or evening availability.
Adapt priorities in a dynamic environment while maintaining a collaborative, service-oriented approach.
Consistently apply US GAAP policies, controls, and documented accounting procedures.
Deliver practical process improvements that strengthen quality, efficiency, and scalability.