Senior Technical Accounting Manager

SurveyMonkey • Portland, OR

13d • $133,450 - $180,550 • Remote

About The Position

SurveyMonkey is seeking an experienced Senior Technical Accounting Manager to lead our financial reporting and technical accounting team. This highly-visible role partners with senior leadership, external auditors, and cross-functional teams to ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP and our internal control framework. You will serve as the subject-matter expert on complex accounting matters and contribute to the development of reporting processes and financial policies in a private company environment. This position reports to the Senior Director of Accounting.

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance; a master’s degree is a plus.
• CPA license (or equivalent certification).
• 7+ years of progressive accounting or audit experience, ideally including both public accounting and industry experience.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, internal control frameworks, and technical accounting research; IFRS exposure is helpful.
• Experience leading technical accounting projects, communicating complex issues clearly, and driving process or reporting improvements, including use of ERP systems (NetSuite preferred).

Responsibilities

• Leading preparation of consolidated financial statements, monthly and quarterly reporting packages, board materials, and compliance deliverables.
• Researching and interpreting accounting standards; advising on complex transactions, including acquisitions, equity programs, lease modifications, and impairment assessments.
• Maintaining and enhancing internal control frameworks to support compliance with lender requirements and best practices.
• Preparing and reviewing disclosures, technical accounting memos, and management reporting analyses to support clarity and decision-making.
• Partnering with SP&A, Treasury, Legal, and Accounting teams to ensure accurate financial data, including journal entries, reconciliations, and analysis related to debt (ASC 470), leases (ASC 842), equity compensation (ASC 718), capitalized software (ASC 350), and business combinations (ASC 805).
• Managing, coaching, and developing one direct report, supporting technical growth and operational excellence.

Benefits

• medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• flexible spending & health savings account
• paid holidays
• paid time off
• employee assistance program
• other company benefits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees