Corporate Accounting Manager

We're Celonis, the global leader in Process Intelligence technology and one of the world's fastest-growing SaaS firms. We believe there is a massive opportunity to unlock productivity by placing AI, data and intelligence at the core of business processes - and for that, we need your help. Care to join us?

The Controllership organization is a key team within Celonis, responsible for global accounting, tax, and shared services. The accounting team in particular plays a critical role in providing timely and accurate actuals to executive leadership. This role reports to the Director of Accounting and is based out of our NYC office with a hybrid work model, where several accounting team members are based.

We are looking for an Accounting Manager to join our team and contribute to the timely and accurate execution of the month-end close
, including complex journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations, ensuring compliance with USGAAP
. This role involves day-to-day operational accounting, supporting external audits, and contributing to financial reporting
. Specifically this position will own the accounting for several areas within the P&L and partner with various departments to ensure the accuracy of these areas.

• Own assigned areas within the monthly financial close by preparing account reconciliations, submitting journal entries and working with other departments to obtain relevant information
• Prepare monthly reconciliations and analyses of balance sheet and P&L accounts ensuring compliance with USGAAP
• Review monthly roll forwards, reconciliations, and analyses prepared by team members (prepaids, fixed assets, etc)
• Actively engage in implementing new accounting policies and procedures
• Partner with the financial systems team to ensure we adhere to the philosophy of “continuous improvement” by always looking for ways to increase the efficiency and effectiveness of our processes including the use of automation and AI.
• Proactively support Leadership with various ad-hoc analyses and management reporting
• Team with statutory and technical accounting teams to ensure consistency between USGAAP and local/IFRS books
• Interface with external auditors, as needed

• 5+ years of operational accounting experience
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
• Licensed CPA and/or Big 4 background a plus
• Prior experience with a cloud based ERP (Netsuite, Workday, Intacct) highly preferable
• Prior SaaS/Software industry experience a plus
• Strong understanding of US GAAP and SOX required
• Problem solver with thoughtful efficient and automated solutions
• Self-motivated and able to work under pressure; dependable with deliverables and deadlines, able to multi-tas

Visa sponsorship is not offered for this role.

The base salary range below is for the role in the specified location, based on a Full Time Schedule.

Total compensation package will include base salary + bonus/commission + equity + benefits (health, dental, life, 401k, and paid time off). Please note that the base salary range is a guideline, and that the actual total compensation offer will be determined based on various factors, including, but not limited to, applicant's qualifications, skills, experiences, and location.

The base salary range below is for the role in New York, based on a Full Time Schedule.

$100,000—$122,000 USD

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