Accounting Manager

Overview

About Hey Gen Our mission is to make visual storytelling accessible to all. Visual content has become the preferred method of information creation, consumption, and retention. The ambition is to build technology that equips more people with the power to reach, captivate, and inspire audiences.

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We are looking for an Accounting Manager for Hey Gen. You will play a significant role across accounting, audit, tax, and own the AP/AR function for a high growth company. You will serve as a trusted partner to the Head of Finance and have the opportunity to gain exposure to other elements of the business over time.

• Own key technical accounting areas including stock-based compensation (SBC), revenue recognition, leases, and other complex or judgmental estimates.
• Prepare audited financial statements and disclosures.
• Operationalize complex transactions and enable accurate forecasting and reporting.
• Support the monthly and quarterly close process, identifying opportunities to streamline and enhance reporting timelines, accuracy, and automation.
• Maintain and update accounting policies to ensure ongoing alignment with evolving business operations, U.S. GAAP, and public company standards.
• Drive special projects and process improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency, automation, and accuracy across the Accounting function.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA required.
• 4+ years of progressive technical accounting experience, including Big 4 public accounting.
• Strong technical accounting expertise with deep knowledge of U.S. GAAP.
• Hands-on experience preparing and reviewing financial statements.
• Curious and forward-thinking, with a passion for leveraging AI and automation to enhance accuracy, efficiency, and decision‑making within accounting processes.
• Excellent communicator—skilled at explaining complex accounting concepts to non-technical audiences and cross-functional partners.

$120,000 – 130,000 annually

Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. Hey Gen considers factors such as scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal equity, location, market and business considerations when extending an offer. As part of our total rewards package, Hey Gen offers comprehensive benefits including a 401k plan, health benefits, generous PTO, a parental leave program and emotional health resources.

Hey Gen is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Join us at Hey Gen and be part of a team that's making visual storytelling accessible to all!