Senior Manager, Accounting

Stash • New York, NY

4h • Remote

About The Position

Want to help everyday Americans invest and build wealth? Financial inequality is increasing, and too many people are getting left behind. At Stash, we are passionate about democratizing wealth creation through education, advice, and products that help customers achieve greater financial freedom.
Stash is looking for an experienced and strategic Senior Accounting Manager to champion process excellence and help the company scale its financial operations. In this leadership capacity, you will oversee critical close procedures, drive automation to shorten the close cycle, and act as a cross-functional partner to business units launching new initiatives.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
• An appropriate certification in accounting, such as a CPA or CA.
• 5-8 years of relevant accounting experience, with evidence of assuming roles of greater responsibility.
• A mix of Big 4 public accounting and private company work experience.
• Experience in technology and/or financial services industries.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Enthusiasm to collaborate cross-functionally and influence change and accounting enhancements.
• Attention to detail and commitment to delivering high-quality work.

Nice To Haves

• Big 4 public accounting and experience working at a public company is a plus.
• Experience with NetSuite preferred.

Responsibilities

• Financial Close Leadership:
• Lead and manage month-end close processes, ensuring proper accounting for transactions and timely reconciliations and reporting by regulatory deadlines.
• Help lead Stash’s annual US GAAP financial statement processes by developing financial statements and disclosures in line with US GAAP and AICPA standards.
• Maintain the integrity of Stash’s financial results by managing close deliverables and resolving issues proactively.
• Process Improvement & Strategy:
• Evaluate accounting and financial processes end-to-end to implement enhancements, improve automation, and design controls to improve month-end close by 4 to 5 business days.
• Champion process excellence and controls, helping Stash scale its financial operations while maintaining compliance and efficiency.
• Provide support for other ad hoc analyses, accounting projects, and strategic initiatives, as needed.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration & Audit:
• Partner cross-functionally with Operations, Product, Marketing, Engineering, and Legal teams to ensure accounting alignment with new initiatives, revenue streams, and product launches.
• Serve as a key point of contact for external auditors during interim and year-end audits, ensuring audit readiness and effective communication.
• Assist with year-end audit procedures and respond to audit requests and inquiries.
• Team Development:
• Contribute to the growth of the accounting team by providing guidance, constructive feedback, and opportunities for skill development.

Benefits

• Comprehensive total rewards package, comprising compensation (salary and equity) and health care benefits
• Complimentary subscription to Stash+ account
• Remote-first work policy – Live and work where you feel the most productive, whether that is in your home, in an office.
• Flexible PTO
• Work-from-home equipment stipends; home internet subsidy
• Paid Parental Leave (offerings for birth giving and non-birth giving parents) Primary & Secondary
• Enhanced health and wellness benefits through One Medical, Gympass, and Maven Health

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees