Senior Accountant, North America

Magma Math•New York, NY

37d•Hybrid

About The Position

We’re looking for a Senior Accountant to own accounting operations for our North American entities. You’ll be a foundational member of the finance team, reporting to the Group Controller and working closely with our VP Finance to deliver timely and accurate financial reporting for our US and Canadian operations. In this role, you’ll own the full accounting cycle – daily operations through period-end close and everything in between – partnering closely with RevOps, People, Sales, and Customer Success to build, maintain, and operate processes which ensure accurate financials and data reliability. While the business is well established in the U.S., we continue to grow our presence in the market and are actively expanding into Canada. This role will grow with the North American market. This is an ideal opportunity for someone with at least 4 years of experience who thrives in a high-ownership, fast-moving environment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
Minimum 4 years of experience in accounting, with exposure to transaction processing, journal entry booking, month-end close, and financial reporting
Detail-oriented and highly organized, with the ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Comfortable operating independently with limited direction, and proactive about surfacing issues and driving solutions
Clear, confident communicator who can work effectively across functions and with external stakeholders
Working knowledge of US GAAP and/or IFRS principles

Nice To Haves

SaaS, subscription, or tech accounting experience is a strong plus
Hands-on experience with Rillet, Net Suite, or Sage Intacct is a plus
Background with the following or similar accounting, finance, and automation systems is a plus – Brex, Power Automate, Younium
Familiarity with multi-entity, multi-currency accounting environments is a plus
Exposure to accounting process improvements, including automation, workflow refinement, or system changes is a plus

Responsibilities

Own the entire U.S. and Canadian accounting cycle covering everything from processing and recording individual transactions through period-end closing and group reporting
Partner with the Group Controller on consolidation and group reporting deliverables
Support external audit processes by preparing workpapers and coordinating with auditors
Assist and coordinate with external tax advisors to ensure that tax filings are accurate and timely
Use modern finance tools, data platforms, and AI-enabled workflows where appropriate to improve efficiency, accuracy, and insight
Maintain and improve accounting processes and internal controls across the finance and accounting function
Support revenue recognition in accordance with ASC 606/IFRS 15, working closely with RevOps and Sales to ensure contract and subscription is accurately reflected
Manage accounts payable and receivable, ensuring accurate and timely processing