Accounting Manager

This contract role offers an opportunity for an experienced accounting professional to step into a manager-level position while actively performing Senior-level preparer work. The Accounting Manager / Senior Accountant will focus on general ledger management, journal entry preparation, account reconciliations, and month-end close activities, while also contributing to process improvement initiatives and supporting ad-hoc requests. This position is ideal for someone with deep Net Suite and GAAP experience who enjoys hands-on work and collaborating closely with leadership in a dynamic, fast-growing environment.

• Prepare journal entries and ensure they are accurate, complete, and properly supported in accordance with GAAP.
• Perform detailed general ledger account reconciliations as part of the monthly close process.
• Support the full month-end close cycle, including balance sheet and financial statement preparation and review.
• Oversee the quality and accuracy of accounting work at a manager level, acting as a Senior preparer while having work reviewed by leadership.
• Assist with financial reporting activities, including preparation of internal financial statements and related schedules.
• Identify opportunities to streamline and improve accounting processes and controls and participate in implementing process improvements.
• Respond to ad-hoc accounting and reporting requests, providing analysis and documentation as needed.
• Leverage Net Suite and related financial systems to record, track, and report financial transactions.
• Ensure compliance with US GAAP and company accounting policies across all assigned responsibilities.
• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders in a fast-paced, growing organization to support accurate and timely financial information.

• 8–10 years of overall accounting experience with a strong focus on general ledger and month-end close.
• 2–4 years of management-level experience, overseeing work quality and acting at a manager level, even without direct reports.
• Hands-on experience with Net Suite financials, including journal entries, reconciliations, and reporting.
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP and its application to financial reporting and balance sheet preparation.
• Demonstrated experience preparing and reviewing financial statements and balance sheets.
• CPA designation, public accounting experience, or relevant experience in the data center or SaaS industry.
• Proven ability to work as a Senior preparer while collaborating with leadership on review and oversight.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy in journal entries, reconciliations, and financial reports.

• Experience in energy, data center, or SaaS industries is highly valued.
• Background in public accounting is a strong plus.
• Comfort working in a high-growth, startup-like environment with evolving processes.
• Ability to drive and support process improvement initiatives in the accounting function.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to handle ad-hoc requests and special projects.
• Effective communication skills for collaborating across multiple teams and levels of the organization.

This is a 100% remote contract position, with a preference for candidates located on the East Coast to align with core business hours and month-end close timelines. The role supports a growing startup in a rapidly expanding industry, offering exposure to modern technologies and a collaborative culture with strong relationships across multiple teams and managers. The environment is fast-paced and dynamic, with a focus on continuous improvement in accounting processes and systems,…