Accounting Manager; Denver

Location:

Denver, CO, US

Position Type:
Full-time, Permanent

Work model:
Hybrid/Remote

Industry: Commodities & Energy

Report To: CFO

Founded in 1995, Zema Global Data Corporation empowers organizations to simplify complexity, reduce risk, and make faster, more confident decisions that drive measurable results. Over the past two years, Zema Global has accelerated its growth through strategic investment and acquisition to strengthen our global leadership. Together we’re helping our customers gain a Decisioning Advantage – one bold idea at a time.

With a presence across global energy, commodity, and financial markets, Zema Global empowers customers to simplify complexity, reduce risk, and make faster, more confident decisions that drive measurable results.

At Zema Global, we Think Big, Make It Happen, and Win as One. We thrive on collaboration, creativity, and respect, united by a shared drive to innovate and deliver meaningful impact for our customers and communities. If you’re inspired by solving complex challenges and contributing to a culture that values purpose and performance, we invite you to join us.

The Accounting Manager will play a central role in ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and scalability of Zema Global’s financial operations as the business continues to grow across global commodities and energy markets.

Reporting directly to the CFO, this role owns the day-to-day accounting function, leads the monthly and year-end close, and acts as a technical accounting authority across multiple legal entities. Success in this role means tight financial controls, clean audits, confident application of U.S. GAAP, and an accounting operation that supports faster, better decision-making across the business.

This is a hands‑on leadership role for someone who can balance detail with pace, operate comfortably in a multi‑entity environment, and continuously improve processes as the company scales. The Accounting Manager will be a trusted partner to Finance leadership, auditors, and cross‑functional stakeholders, helping ensure Zema Global’s financial foundation remains strong as the company expands.

• Lead and supervise the accounting team in day-to-day operations, including general ledger maintenance, accounts payable/receivable, payroll processing, and bank reconciliations.
• Oversee and ensure the timely and accurate completion of monthly, quarterly, and year-end financial close processes, in full compliance with U.S. GAAP.
• Act as the primary liaison for external auditors and tax advisors, managing audits and regulatory reporting for Zema Services UK and Zema Singapore.
• Interpret and apply complex accounting standards and technical guidance, such as ASC 606 (Revenue Recognition) and ASC 842 (Leases).
• Maintain accurate vendor and customer records within Net Suite, ensuring data integrity and consistency.
• Oversee the preparation and maintenance of financial schedules, execution of amortization schedules, and conduct regular revenue-to-budget variance analyses.
• Ensure full compliance with all applicable regulatory, tax, and statutory reporting requirements.
• Ensure timely and appropriate recording of accruals in accordance with accounting standards and company policy.
• Lead the maintenance of internal controls and accounting policies to support audit readiness and financial integrity.
• Identify and implement process improvements and system enhancements to increase efficiency and accuracy across accounting operations.
• Provide mentorship, training, and ongoing development opportunities for accounting staff to support skill growth and team performance.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• CPA, CA, or equivalent professional accounting qualification preferred
• 6+ years of progressive accounting experience, including experience in a managerial or lead role
• Proven experience working in a complex, multi‑entity environment, ideally within Commodities, Energy, Financial Services, or a similarly regulated industry
• Strong working knowledge of U.S. GAAP, with hands‑on experience applying ASC 606 Revenue Recognition and ASC 842 Leases
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