Senior Accounting Manager

Moonlite•Chicago, IL

2h•$150,000 - $170,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Moonlite AI is seeking an experienced accounting professional to lead its accounting operations while the company builds out its finance function. Reporting to the SVP of Finance, the Senior Accounting Manager is responsible for the integrity of financial records, the monthly close process, and the policies and controls that support them. The role also partners with the finance team on working capital planning and debt covenant monitoring and reporting. This is an individual contributor role with significant visibility and an opportunity to shape the company’s accounting infrastructure. As the finance function grows, the role may develop into a Controller position. Moonlite is open to structuring the position as either full-time employment or a contract engagement with the potential to convert to full-time. The role is based in Moonlite’s Chicago office with a hybrid schedule of three to four days per week. The base salary range is $150,000 to $170,000, plus equity. Actual compensation depends on experience, skills, and market alignment. The company also offers a benefits package covering health, retirement, and more.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
Seven to ten years of progressive accounting experience.
Working knowledge of U.S. GAAP, particularly revenue recognition, lease accounting, fixed assets, and debt.
Experience with multi-entity accounting and consolidation.
Demonstrated ability to build and improve accounting processes in a high-growth environment.
Strong attention to detail and sound judgment.
Ability to work independently.

Nice To Haves

CPA is strongly preferred.
Public accounting experience is ideal.
Experience in a capital-intensive industry such as data centers, cloud infrastructure, telecommunications, or energy is highly desirable.
Familiarity with modern finance systems; experience with Rillet, Ramp, Brex, and Rippling is a plus.
Comfort using AI-enabled tools to improve accuracy and efficiency.

Responsibilities

Own the general ledger and lead monthly, quarterly, and annual close, delivering accurate and timely financial statements, supporting schedules, and budget-to-actual variance analysis for management reporting.
Manage multi-entity accounting, including consolidation, intercompany transactions, and eliminations across operating entities and special purpose vehicles.
Apply technical accounting to multi-year customer contracts and capital-intensive assets, including revenue recognition and deferred revenue under ASC 606, lease classification under ASC 842, and the fixed asset register.
Manage customer billing for multi-year compute contracts, including prorated invoices, prepayment and credit drawdown schedules, and billing from the appropriate legal entity.
Ensure proper accounting for debt agreements, including term loans, bridge facilities, and equipment financing, covering issuance costs, interest accrual, amortization schedules, and current and long-term classification.
Oversee expense and invoice review, prepaids, accruals, and balance sheet reconciliations, including review of automated reconciliations in Rillet and resolution of exceptions.
Account for equity and payroll-related transactions, including stock-based compensation, payroll, and benefits, in coordination with legal and HR.
Support debt covenant monitoring, compliance calculations, and lender reporting for the company’s credit facilities.
Support working capital planning and cash management, including cash reconciliations across all bank and treasury accounts.
Optimize financial systems to automate workflows, reconciliations, controls, and processes.
Establish audit readiness and serve as the primary point of contact for future financial statement audits.
Coordinate with external tax advisors on income tax, R&D credit, sales and use, and property tax compliance; prepare supporting schedules, tie filings to the general ledger, maintain state registrations, and respond to advisor requests.
Design, document, and maintain internal controls, accounting policies, and close procedures, and support the company’s SOC 2 program as it relates to finance processes.