Accounting Manager

Full job description
Rightworks offers the only intelligent cloud purpose-built for accounting firms and professionals. Backed by award-winning support, our fully managed IT and applications ensure customers have secure, reliable, on-demand access to their technology. We provide a curated software ecosystem that simplifies the complexity of running an accounting firm or small business, supported by a community of thought leaders, peer networks, and educational resources. Our success is made possible by leveraging decades of specialized experience in leading accounting firms, SMBs and technology companies. Thousands of Firms and SMBs count on us to run their business every day.

We have a great team, we’re growing fast and have a winning culture based on innovation, teamwork, and mutual respect.

Job Overview

The Accounting Manager is responsible for overseeing and leading the financial close process while ensuring compliance with GAAP and maintaining the integrity of our financial reporting. This role is pivotal to providing accurate and timely financial data that supports decision-making in a fast-moving SaaS and cloud-hosting business environment.


The Account Manager should have a strong technical accounting background and a solid understanding of SaaS-specific accounting nuances (including ASC 606). They should be comfortable managing multiple priorities in a dynamic environment, adapting quickly to evolving business conditions, and thriving in a fast-paced setting while meeting deadlines with a strong sense of urgency.


The Accounting Manager will demonstrate strong, decisive leadership while fostering a collaborative mindset to guide and develop a high-performing team through ambiguity and change.


This is a hybrid position, with 3 days in the office (T/W/TH) per week in our Nashua, NH headquarters.


Key Responsibilities:

Financial Close Leadership:

Manage and drive the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, including preparation, review, and finalization of financial statements.

Ensure compliance with SaaS-specific revenue recognition standards, including ASC 606, and accounting for deferred revenue.

Lead and own the close calendar, ensuring deadlines are met and cross-functional dependencies are aligned.

Team Management:

Supervise, mentor, lead, and develop a team of accounting professionals, fostering a high-performance culture.

Provide ongoing training to enhance team knowledge of SaaS accounting and cloud-hosting business operations.

GAAP Compliance:

Oversee the preparation and review of journal entries, reconciliations, and account analyses, ensuring adherence to US GAAP and company policies.

Monitor and analyze general ledger activity, ensuring proper classification of costs (e.g., hosting costs, RD capitalization).

Process Improvement Autonomy:

Identify, recommend, and implement process improvements to optimize the close process and enhance reporting efficiency.

Leverage ERP systems and automation tools to streamline workflows and reduce manual processes.

Collaboration Reporting:

Act as a liaison between accounting and cross-functional teams, including FPA, revenue operations, and procurement, to ensure alignment on financial data.

Collaborate with external auditors, supporting annual audit requirements and delivering audit-ready workpapers.

Provide accurate and timely reporting of KPIs relevant to a SaaS/cloud-hosting environment, including customer lifetime value (CLTV) and annual recurring revenue (ARR).

Analyze financial data and prepare monthly financial statements for management, investors, lenders.

Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; CPA certification is a plus.

5+ years of progressive accounting experience, including 2+ years in a supervisory role.

Strong understanding of SaaS and cloud-hosting business models, including ASC 606, revenue recognition, and deferred revenue accounting.

Expertise in US GAAP with a focus on technical accounting for SaaS and subscription-based businesses.

Proficiency with ERP systems (e.g., Sage Intacct, NetSuite, SAP, or similar); experience with SaaS-specific tools like Salesforce or Spiff is a plus.

Advanced Excel skills with the ability to analyze and present complex data clearly.

Proven ability to work autonomously in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.

Strong leadership, problem-solving, time management, and organizational skills.

Great Interpersonal and verbal communication skills.

Eligibility Requirements

This role is open to US Citizens or permanent residents authorized to work in the United States. Rightworks LLC is unable to offer visa sponsorship.

Due to specific state regulations, we are unable to accept applications from residents of California, Hawaii, or Alaska. Read more