Senior Manager, Accounting

Wunderkind • New York, NY

4d • $140,000 - $160,000

About The Position

Wunderkind is seeking a Senior Manager of Accounting to serve as a cornerstone of the Finance & Accounting organization. This role requires strong technical depth, a builder’s mindset, and curiosity about emerging technologies to transform accounting work. The position owns complex accounting areas such as revenue recognition, leases, and internal-use software, and involves close collaboration with Finance, Legal, and business teams. It's an ideal opportunity for someone with a strong technical foundation who enjoys diverse accounting topics, tackling complex issues, and improving processes in a fast-paced, evolving environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
• 4+ years of accounting experience, including public accounting (Big 4 preferred) or a mix of public and industry experience
• Strong technical accounting knowledge, including revenue recognition (ASC 606), IUS (ASC 350-40), and leases (ASC 842)
• Experience preparing reconciliations, rollforwards, and financial analyses
• Experience supporting process improvements or automation initiatives
• Understanding of internal controls and audit processes
• Ability to collaborate effectively with accounting team members with varying skill levels
• Advanced Excel skills

Nice To Haves

• CPA preferred, not required
• Experience with NetSuite or comparable ERP system
• Experience in SaaS or start-up company environments
• Exposure to international accounting or multi-entity structures

Responsibilities

• Prepare and manage complex corporate accounting areas, including internal-use-software capitalization, hosting, leases, intercompany, and intangible assets.
• Support accounting for revenue streams such as core-subscription, text messaging, and advertising revenue.
• Perform and review key account reconciliations, rollforwards, and accounting analyses for high-impact accounts.
• Research accounting guidance (e.g., ASC 350-40, ASC 606, ASC 842) and update technical memos to support new facts and circumstances.
• Perform monthly variance and fluctuation analyses, translating accounting activity into clear explanations of business drivers.
• Actively seek out and implement AI tools and automation to eliminate manual effort while maintaining internal controls and accuracy.
• Redesign spreadsheet-based workflows for speed and scalability, and build/maintain process documentation for audit and SOX-equivalent review.
• Support interim and year-end audit processes, maintaining audit-ready documentation for all owned areas.
• Assist in managing 1-2 accounting professionals, reviewing their work, and providing technical coaching and development feedback.

Benefits

• The base salary range for this role is $140,000.00 to $160,000.00. Actual compensation packages are based on several factors that are unique to each specific candidate; including but not limited to skill set, depth of experience, applicable certifications, and geographic work location. This may vary depending on living location and market rate.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior