Senior Accounting Analyst

Role Summary

Senior Accounting Analyst – remote, United States. Reports to the Sr Manager Technical Accounting. Responsible for core accounting activities, complex technical accounting work, and financial reporting to support Gainsight’s financial integrity.

• Participate in the global month‑end close, including preparation of journal entries, account reconciliations and accurate financial reporting and flux analyses.
• Manage monthly accounting and detailed reconciliations of commissions in partnership with the commission compensation teams.
• Prepare and support monthly and quarterly accounting for debt, capitalized software, intangible assets, and equity instruments.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes and scalability in systems and workflows.
• Perform accounting disclosure and technical accounting research, prepare accounting memos, conclude on accounting positions, and maintain accounting policies in accordance with GAAP.
• Contribute to accounting integrations and collaborate with the accounting team, deals team, valuation specialists, and business operations for M&A and purchase accounting purposes.
• Assist in the internal control environment, regularly monitoring and assessing risks associated with current and new processes.
• Collaborate with external auditors on financial statement and statutory audits, preparing support for audit requests and managing audit timelines and status.
• Lead the preparation of the annual consolidated financial statements and related disclosures.
• Facilitate and assist tax advisors with corporate tax returns, tax provision, and other statutory/compliance filings for domestic and international entities.
• Manage and maintain the cap table and related records for equity and equity‑related instruments.
• Participate in ad‑hoc projects, system enhancements, and automation initiatives to improve accuracy and efficiency in financial reporting.

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent experience) and/or 8 years of related accounting and/or audit experience.
• 3–5 years of public accounting audit experience.
• Strong understanding of US GAAP and technical accounting concepts.
• CPA certification (or equivalent) required.
• Experience or exposure to at least three of the following: stock options, equity, debt, capitalized software, commissions (including capitalized commissions), business combinations, valuation reports (including purchase‑price allocations), tax provisions.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Experience with high‑growth companies, ideally in the SaaS industry, preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to multitask, stay organized and prioritize deadlines in a fast‑paced environment.
• Analytical mindset with strong attention to detail.
• Intellectual curiosity, self‑starter, and solutions‑oriented.
• Collaborative team player who enjoys continuous learning and contributing to shared success.

• Base salary range: $110,000 – $125,000 USD annually.
• Annual bonus eligibility and participation in Gainsight’s equity program.
• Comprehensive benefits package: fully covered employee‑only medical premiums, flexible PTO, 401(k) plan, dental and vision coverage, and remote work options.
• $10,000 lifetime fertility stipend and access to coworking spaces worldwide.
• Dedicated Recharge Holidays – one long weekend each quarter.

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