Accounting Manager Job Richmond area,Virginia USA,Accounting

The Accounting Manager will own the monthly close process end to end, lead and develop the accounting team, and help support audit
Reporting to the Controller, this role is responsible for the accuracy and integrity of the financial records across our U.S. and international entities, and for building the processes and controls the company needs as it scales
This is a hands-on leadership role. The ideal candidate is comfortable reviewing and preparing work, thrives in a fast-paced startup environment, and has the technical depth to research and resolve complex accounting questions independently
Close Management & General Accounting:
Own the monthly and quarterly close process, including the close calendar, task assignments, and timeline
Prepare and Review journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations prepared by the accounting team
Investigate variances and prepare monthly flux analysis for management review
Maintain supporting schedules and accounting documentation to audit-ready standards
Ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP and maintain written accounting policies
Team Leadership:
Manage, mentor, and develop staff and senior accountants
Set priorities and workload allocation across the team through the close cycle
Review team deliverables for accuracy, completeness, and documentation quality
Participate in hiring and onboarding as the accounting function grows
Revenue Accounting:
Own ASC 606 revenue recognition, including contract review and technical conclusions
Oversee contract and project accounting schedules
Manage percentage-of-completion and cost-to-cost analyses, including estimate-at-completion updates
Review revenue reconciliations and draft supporting technical memos
Equity & Stock Compensation:
Own ASC 718 stock-based compensation accounting and related disclosures
Maintain and review equity roll-forward schedules
Manage the relationship with Carta and external valuation providers
Coordinate 409A valuation documentation and related audit requests
Fixed Assets & Leases:
Oversee fixed asset additions, disposals, and depreciation
Own lease accounting under ASC 842, including new lease assessments and schedules
Review monthly reconciliations and roll-forwards
International Accounting:
Oversee accounting activities for international subsidiaries
Manage foreign currency accounting, intercompany activity, and consolidation
Coordinate with international payroll, accounting, and tax providers
Audit & Compliance:
Help support audit and work with external auditors and own part of PBC process
Own the preparation and review of audit schedules and supporting documentation
Lead the annual financial statement audit alongside the Controller
Support tax compliance and coordinate with external advisors
Design, document, and maintain internal controls
Systems & Process Improvement:
Support Net Suite implementation and drive ongoing system optimization
Streamline close procedures and identify opportunities for workflow automation
Build scalable accounting processes to support company growth and audit readiness

Advanced Excel skills
Proficiency in Net Suite
Demonstrated ownership of a full monthly close cycle
10+ years of progressive accounting experience
Prior experience supervising, reviewing, or mentoring accounting staff
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP and the ability to research technical issues independently
Startup or high-growth company experience
Net Suite implementation or optimization experience
ASC 606 revenue recognition experience
ASC 718 stock compensation experience
Experience supporting a first-time or pre-IPO audit
Audit background from a public accounting firm
Experience working with international entities and multi-entity consolidation