Manager of Accounting

RigUp•Austin, TX

11d

About The Position

RigUp is hiring a Manager of Accounting who will be responsible for overseeing key aspects of our monthly close process, managing general ledger activities, and ensuring timely, GAAP-compliant financial reporting. This person will also lead a team of accountants, drive process improvements (including the use of AI), and collaborate cross-functionally to support financial audits, payroll, and operational accounting. Why Join Us? Our ideal candidate is a hands-on, detail-oriented leader with deep knowledge of U.S. GAAP, strong people management experience, and the ability to operate both strategically and in the weeds. They know how to develop and motivate high-performing teams, provide clear direction and feedback, and foster a collaborative, accountable culture. They should thrive in a dynamic environment, excel at cross-functional communication, and have a passion for building scalable, efficient accounting processes that support both team growth and business success.

Requirements

6+ years of public accounting and/or manager level accounting experience, including 3+ years building teams and managing people
Demonstrated excellence in direct people management
Has the ability to work independently through self review
Experience and ability in working cross-functionally with multiple teams and stakeholders across the organization with the ability to move in and out of the details
Hands on experience with month end close
Ability to perceive, manage, understand and communicate with partners across the organization
Both technical and operational knowledge of U.S. GAAP
Bachelor's degree in Accounting
CPA
Regular, on-time attendance
Ability to communicate effectively
Ability to use office equipment such as a computer, copier and telephone
Ability to use office computer programs such as e-mail, Google Docs, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel
Ability to manipulate office equipment such as a computer, copier and telephone

Nice To Haves

Experience with Netsuite, Sigma, ActiveDisclosure, SQL a plus

Responsibilities

Work closely with accounting and operations groups to develop a timely financial reporting framework
Manage integration and consolidation of processes into RigUp's financial reporting processes, including monthly close cycle, reporting requirements, review of results, identifying accounting and operational items, internal controls and accounting policies
Identify opportunities and drive changes to streamline accounting activities in a scalable way to adapt for the growth of the business
Manage and maintain timely and accurate financial statements and reports in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP)
Serve as an effective business partner to many departments including operational departments throughout the company, while working effectively with the Executive team and other key stakeholders
Work directly with operational payroll and invoicing teams to ensure GAAP compliant processes
Support quarterly and year-end financial audits with external auditors
Oversee the implementation of special projects, new initiatives, system changes, process improvements as assigned
Looking for a candidate to be a GL hawk and know all the GL activity by heart so that they can timely identify discrepancies
Manage other team members’ GL activity to ensure in compliance with recordation expectations
Support the team in meeting their accounting close deadlines
Provide ongoing coaching, feedback, and development opportunities to help team members grow in their roles and careers including goal-setting and performance reviews
Foster an inclusive, collaborative team culture that encourages accountability, trust, and open communication
Assign, delegate, and prioritize projects and tasks according to functional requirements and skills
Set clear goals and expectations, monitor performance, and support continuous improvement through regular check-ins and performance reviews
Partner cross-functionally to align team priorities with company objectives and ensure smooth collaboration across departments
Lead with empathy and clarity, helping navigate change, resolve conflicts, and build team resilience