Senior Accounting Manager

LaunchDarkly

4d•$116,000 - $187,660

About The Position

LaunchDarkly is building the runtime control layer for the AI era, helping engineering teams govern what ships in production and how software and AI agents behave after deployment. The Senior Accounting Manager strengthens the financial operations supporting that work by owning key close and technical accounting activities, supporting international entities and audit readiness, and partnering across Finance, Technology, and the wider business. The role leads and develops a global accounting team and improves accounting workflows, systems, and controls, including through automation and AI. It combines hands-on accounting expertise with leadership and operational impact at a company focused on software delivery and runtime control.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field.
At least eight years of progressive accounting experience.
At least three years of experience leading a team of accountants.
Strong knowledge of US GAAP.
Hands-on experience with NetSuite or a similar ERP, including improving workflows and reports.
Ability to operate independently with strong accountability and initiative.
Demonstrated experience using automation and AI tools to improve efficiency and accuracy in accounting operations.
Experience working in a multi-entity, multi-currency environment.
Ability to work across Finance and the business and explain complex accounting clearly to leaders, auditors, and colleagues outside Finance.

Nice To Haves

Big 4 experience.
CPA certification.
Experience in a high-growth technology company.

Responsibilities

Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing global accounting team, establishing clear roles, decision rights, objectives, and development plans.
Manage and accelerate close activities for key corporate accounting functions, including general accounting, treasury, accounts payable, employee reimbursements, and corporate card program management; identify opportunities to shorten the close timeline.
Prepare and review journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, and variance analyses in compliance with US GAAP and internal accounting policies.
Execute technical accounting for stock-based compensation (ASC 718), leases (ASC 842), and foreign currency matters (ASC 830), including drafting analyses and memos for review.
Lead implementation of a procure-to-pay (PTP) tool, focusing on the PO-to-Pay workflow and partnering with Procurement, IT, and business stakeholders from requirements through rollout and adoption.
Partner with the International Accounting team to ensure accurate and timely intercompany transactions and subsidiary financial reporting.
Partner with Technology teams and business stakeholders on ERP enhancements and implementations, integrations, and reporting improvements.
Document and maintain accounting policies, procedures, and key controls.
Identify and implement workflow improvements and systems optimization, including AI automation across close and accounting operations.