Senior Accounting Manager

Bluefish AI • New York, NY

4d

About The Position

Bluefish is looking for an experienced Senior Accounting Manager to lead and own the full accounting lifecycle for our growing organization. This role requires deep operational expertise, a strategic mindset, and a hands-on approach to building scalable financial systems. You’ll oversee everything from client billing setup and revenue recognition to monthly close, financial reporting, and bank reconciliations—playing a critical role in ensuring accuracy, compliance, and efficiency across all accounting functions.
You should be passionate about operational excellence, financial integrity, and working cross-functionally to support fast-paced growth. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in high-autonomy environments and is excited to help shape the financial foundation of a scaling business.

Requirements

• 7+ years of progressive accounting experience, with 3+ years in a managerial or senior-level role.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, revenue recognition (ASC 606), and financial reporting.
• Experience in SaaS or subscription-based businesses highly preferred.
• Proven ability to build and scale accounting operations in a fast-growing company.
• Familiarity with ERP systems (e.g., NetSuite, QuickBooks, Stripe, Ramp, Aleph, or similar) and billing platforms.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• High attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Comfortable working in fast-paced, startup environments with cross-functional collaboration.

Nice To Haves

• CPA preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Own and manage the end-to-end accounting function—from client billing setup and invoicing to revenue recognition and monthly close.
• Lead the preparation of accurate and timely financial statements in accordance with GAAP.
• Partner cross-functionally with Sales, Legal, and Customer Success to ensure accurate contract set-up and billing.
• Establish and improve processes for invoicing, collections, revenue tracking, and cost allocations.
• Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts, including cash, revenue, AR, and deferred revenue.
• Manage bank reconciliations, journal entries, and month-end close procedures.
• Drive continuous improvement in accounting processes and internal controls.
• Support internal and external audits, compliance reporting, and tax filings.
• Evaluate, implement, and optimize accounting systems and tools.
• Serve as a strategic advisor on financial operations, reporting, and planning initiatives.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed