Mgr, Accounting

At Basis, we empower agencies and brands with cutting-edge software that automates digital media operations. Our all-in-one platform supports seamless planning, reporting, and financial reconciliation across direct, programmatic, search, and social media.

We’re not just building advanced technology; we’re also building a culture where passionate, motivated individuals come together to drive meaningful change. Our commitment to inclusivity and growth ensures our employees thrive both professionally and personally.

With our headquarters in Chicago, we offer flexible work options across the U.S. and Canada, including remote, hybrid, or on-site at headquarters.

The Accounting team is a collaborative, detail-oriented group focused on delivering timely, accurate, and relevant financial results. Whether supporting month-end close, external reporting, audits, or process improvements, the team is committed to providing Raving Fan service through every interaction. The team also prioritizes efficiency, automation, and continuous improvement to support a more scalable and effective close and reporting cadence.

We are looking for an experienced accounting leader to manage and mentor the Accounting team across general ledger accounting, technical accounting, financial reporting, audit support, process documentation & improvement, and SOX compliance. In this role, you will apply strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP to complex accounting topics, including equity transactions, share-based compensation, leases under ASC 842, revenue recognition under ASC 606, business combinations, and other technical accounting matters.

You will help ensure transactions are recorded accurately, reporting deliverables are completed on time, and financial statement presentation is appropriate.

• Guiding the Accounting and accounting operations teams through month-end close, including ensuring revenue and costs are accurately recorded; preparing, reviewing, and approving journal entries in a timely manner; preparing and reviewing balance sheet reconciliations; identifying opportunities to shorten the close process; and partnering with FP&A and tax on month-end reports and close deliverables

• Mentoring and leading the Accounting team by supporting career development, removing roadblocks, encouraging team members to expand their skills and take on new challenges, and helping them succeed in their day-to-day work

• Leading the annual audit by partnering with internal and external auditors throughout the year to support compliance with applicable standards

• Coordinating the preparation of U.S. GAAP financial statements, footnotes, and other external reporting deliverables

• Analyzing, researching, and documenting relevant accounting guidance and interpretations to determine the Company’s accounting approach for complex topics, including equity, share-based compensation, leases, revenue recognition, and business combinations; preparing accounting memos; and proactively reviewing accounting implications with the Company’s auditors, including the impact of newly issued accounting standards and SEC reporting rules

• Identifying areas for process improvement, partnering with appropriate stakeholders, and implementing improvements independently, including the use of AI tools and automation to reduce manual effort across the Accounting team

• Owning the hierarchy, scalability, and accuracy of the chart of accounts, general ledger, and financial statements, including decision-making over transaction classification and recording

• Serving as a liaison with FP&A on related tasks, including monthly and annual budget forecasts

• Comprehensive knowledge of U.S. GAAP

• Active CPA license

• Confidence…