Senior Manager, Accounting

Wrapbook•,

18d•$138,000 - $222,000•Remote

About The Position

Wrapbook is seeking a Senior Manager, Accounting to own financial statements, the general ledger, and monthly, quarterly, and annual close for a complex, multi-product fintech platform. Reporting to the Senior Director, Controller, this role will improve accounting systems and processes, partner with Engineering, Product, and Operations, and use AI and automation to increase accuracy and efficiency. The role will build on the company’s Rillet ERP implementation, developing transaction posting rules and controls, integrating subledgers and source systems, and evolving the ledger and chart of accounts as products and transaction volumes grow. The Senior Manager will establish an accounting foundation for the company’s first financial statement audit and quality of earnings review, including documentation, controls, reporting, and technical accounting policies. The position also leads and develops the accounting team and partners with the Controller on accounting policy, process improvements, and functional priorities. This is a remote position open to candidates located in the United States or Canada. Applicants must already be authorized to work in the country from which they will work; visa or work-permit sponsorship is not available.

Requirements

10+ years of progressive accounting experience, including public accounting at a top-tier firm and at least 3 years leading a close and financial reporting function at a venture-backed or high-growth company; fintech experience is heavily weighted.
Active U.S. CPA license or CPA Canada designation.
Deep U.S. GAAP expertise, including hands-on revenue recognition (ASC 606), principal-versus-agent analysis, and accounting for customer funds, accruals, and liabilities.
Regular use of AI tools in accounting work and experience building or deploying at least one automation or AI-enabled workflow in ongoing operational use; ability to validate outputs and maintain appropriate review and controls.
Experience designing a general ledger and subledgers for a transaction-heavy platform such as payments, payroll, a marketplace, or fintech; ability to translate product specifications into journal entries, reconciliation requirements, and controls.
Experience working as a peer with engineers and product managers, translating accounting requirements into data models, event definitions, and system behavior.
Experience extending and optimizing a cloud ERP after implementation, including integrations, posting logic, and automation.
Track record of managing and developing high-performing teams, with clear standards for review and ownership.
Clear, direct written and verbal communication and ability to manage several workstreams across Finance, Engineering, and Product.

Nice To Haves

Rillet experience.
Experience in payroll or Employer-of-Record businesses.
Python or scripting experience applied to accounting workflows.
Experience with SOX-style internal control frameworks at a scaling company.

Responsibilities

Own and run the monthly, quarterly, and annual close, reviewing the income statement, balance sheet, and cash flow statement for accuracy and GAAP compliance.
Develop Rillet from its post-implementation state into a fully functional ERP, including transaction posting rules, controls, integrations with subledgers and source systems, and automated data flows.
Redesign and evolve the general ledger, subledgers, and chart of accounts to support current operations, payment flows, new products, and increasing transaction volume.
Translate accounting and reporting requirements into system specifications in partnership with Engineering, Product, and Operations.
Lead preparation for a financial statement audit and quality of earnings review, including process documentation, supporting schedules, and control evidence; serve as the primary contact for auditors and diligence advisors.
Research complex transactions under U.S. GAAP, document conclusions in technical memos, and translate them into accounting policies, system requirements, and financial reporting.
Identify and implement AI and automation opportunities across reconciliations, journal entries, recurring postings, accruals, close management, and variance analysis; establish validation, review, and documentation practices.
Build and maintain the control framework, including key controls, segregation of duties, and review evidence.
Deliver the CFO’s month-end reporting package, including financial statements, flux and variance analysis with commentary, and key metrics and KPIs.
Manage relationships with external auditors and tax advisors and lead accounting workstreams for audits and tax filings.
Lead, coach, and develop the accounting team, setting expectations for ownership, quality, deadlines, and review practices while strengthening technical and systems capabilities.
Partner with the Controller on accounting policy, process improvements, and functional priorities, and represent the Controller in delegated decisions and cross-functional initiatives.