Technical Accounting Senior Manager

Norm•New York City, NY

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Norm is hiring a Technical Accounting Senior Manager to strengthen and scale its accounting function. The role owns complex technical accounting matters, helps lead monthly and annual closes, and ensures accurate financial reporting across a growing, increasingly complex organization. It is a hands-on accounting leadership position and a trusted partner to Finance and company leadership. The Senior Manager will manage an outsourced bookkeeping team, coordinate with external auditors and tax advisors, and build durable accounting policies, processes, and controls. The role combines technical accounting judgment with operational execution, detailed analysis, and cross-functional leadership. Norm expects team members to be fluent in AI and to use AI tools in practical day-to-day workflows, with candidates prepared to discuss and demonstrate examples during interviews. The position is based in NYC with a hybrid work model and an in-office expectation of three to four days per week. The stated base salary range is $180,000–$205,000 per year, with equity included.

Requirements

At least 7 years of progressive accounting experience, including substantial responsibility for technical accounting, financial reporting, or controllership activities.
Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance; CPA preferred.
Deep knowledge of U.S. GAAP and demonstrated ability to research, document, and communicate complex accounting conclusions.
Experience partnering directly with external auditors and tax advisors.
Strong analytical, project-management, and problem-solving skills, with exceptional attention to detail.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills and sound judgment in handling confidential financial information.
Demonstrated ability to use AI-powered tools such as ChatGPT or Claude to automate repetitive tasks, improve workflows, and increase productivity while maintaining accuracy and quality.

Nice To Haves

Experience at a Big Four accounting firm.
Experience with intercompany transactions, consolidations, and eliminations.
Experience in a high-growth technology company, professional services organization, or similarly complex multi-entity environment.
Experience supporting accounting functions within legal, accounting, consulting, or other professional services organizations.
Experience supporting international operations and international tax matters.

Responsibilities

Communicate complex accounting topics clearly to non-accounting stakeholders and senior leadership.
Provide technical accounting guidance and coaching to internal and outsourced accounting team members.
Identify risks, recommend pragmatic solutions, and drive projects to completion in a fast-paced environment.
Lead accounting for intercompany transactions, transfer pricing arrangements, consolidations, and eliminations.
Research, evaluate, and document complex U.S. GAAP matters, including preparing technical accounting memoranda and position papers.
Support accurate and timely financial reporting, including reviewing account reconciliations, journal entries, and financial statement disclosures.
Own accounting policies and support consistent application across entities, business lines, and geographies.
Monitor evolving accounting standards and assess their implications for the company.
Lead monthly and annual close processes, ensuring completeness, accuracy, and timeliness.
Manage and review outsourced bookkeeping work, establish service expectations, and strengthen review and escalation processes.
Design, document, and improve scalable accounting processes, internal controls, and close procedures.
Partner with Finance and business stakeholders to translate new products, contracts, legal entities, and transactions into accounting conclusions and operational workflows.
Serve as a primary day-to-day partner for external auditors, coordinate audit requests, support audit readiness, and resolve technical accounting questions.
Coordinate with external tax advisors on domestic and international tax matters, including entity structuring, compliance, transfer pricing, and related accounting impacts.
Support accounting and reporting for international operations, foreign subsidiaries, and cross-border intercompany activity.
Maintain organized, audit-ready support for significant estimates, judgments, transactions, and balances.