Senior Manager - Accounting

DailyPay•New York, NY

1d•$136,000 - $209,000

About The Position

The Senior Manager - Accounting leads DailyPay’s financial reporting and core accounting functions, ensuring the accuracy and integrity of its financial statements. The role establishes operational objectives for the accounting team, manages the month-end close process, and oversees relationships with external auditors. It drives process improvements and GAAP compliance to support the company’s strategic growth and operational excellence. The position directs global month-end, quarterly, and year-end close processes; serves as a subject matter expert on complex accounting topics; leads the annual external audit; and identifies system optimizations to automate workflows. It also strengthens the internal control environment, manages and mentors accounting professionals, and collaborates with Legal, Engineering, and Product on accounting for new product launches and complex business transactions.

Requirements

Active CPA license.
Advanced proficiency with NetSuite and reconciliation software such as BlackLine.
Track record of driving large-scale system implementations or optimizations.
Proven ability to solve complex financial challenges and establish long-term work plans aligned with organizational goals.
Exceptional ability to explain complex financial results and technical accounting issues to non-financial stakeholders and executive leadership.
Strong data literacy and ability to manage large, complex datasets to identify trends, variances, and operational efficiencies.

Responsibilities

Direct global month-end, quarterly, and year-end close processes and ensure reporting is accurate and in accordance with US GAAP.
Define and execute departmental objectives to improve financial accuracy, shorten the close cycle, and increase reporting transparency.
Provide technical accounting expertise on complex topics, including revenue recognition, equity compensation, and capitalized software costs.
Lead the annual audit, act as the primary liaison with external auditors, and ensure required schedules and documentation are delivered on time.
Identify and implement system optimizations in NetSuite and other fintech systems to automate manual workflows and support business growth.
Maintain and enhance the internal control environment, including SOX-readiness, and ensure financial activities are documented and compliant with company policies.
Manage and mentor accounting professionals, fostering high performance, professional development, and technical excellence.
Partner with Legal, Engineering, and Product to ensure accurate accounting treatment of new product launches and complex business transactions.