Description
As the Sr. Manager of Accounting, you will be directly responsible for managing a high-performing global accounting team. You will lead the team through accurate monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes in accordance with US GAAP by coordinating and reviewing accounting for fixed assets, prepaids, leases, payables, and accrued expenses, and reviewing monthly results in partnership with the greater Finance organization.
Additionally, you will oversee the accounts payable and expense management team and drive effective partnerships with 3rd-party accounting firms for international accounting. This is a key role in defining optimal processes with AI transformation, system improvements, and implementing appropriate internal controls for efficiency and accuracy.
This hybrid position reports to our Sr. Director, Accounting and has the opportunity to be based in one of our US based hubs, including San Ramon, Austin, Tempe and Denver.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Leading the month-end financial close process and ensuring accurate and complete recording of transactions under US GAAP, including preparation and review of journal entries and reconciliations, and internal financial reporting.
- Coordinating accounting for Dialpad’s international subsidiaries with the assistance of local 3rd-party accounting teams and maintaining the reconciliation of intercompany accounts and payments.
- Reconciling and managing fixed assets, prepaids, leases, payables, accrued expenses, and other asset and liability accounts.
- Leading the implementation and adoption of a new Procure-to-Pay system and process.
- Collaborating with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities to improve and standardize accounting processes through an AI-first lens.
- Managing and mentoring accountants and accounts payable staff for continuous growth and career development.
- Working with external auditors to complete ongoing compliance requirements and assisting in the preparation of US GAAP compliant financial statements and related disclosures.
- Creating and documenting accounting month-end close policies and procedures for the GL team.
- Leading as the subject matter expert within the current accounting software environment (NetSuite) and directly assisting with implementation projects for new modules, workflows, and processes.
- Embracing and leading AI transformation within the Accounting organization.
- Recognizing and clearly communicating actionable opportunities for process improvements across the organization.
- Assisting in the implementation of new policies and procedures and leading ad hoc projects as needed.