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Role Description

The Senior Manager of Accounting is a strategic leader responsible for overseeing key aspects of the organization’s accounting operations. Reporting into the Chief Accounting Officer (CAO), this role ensures accurate financial reporting, compliance with GAAP, and supports continual process improvements, including leveraging AI and automation to eliminate manual work and M&A diligence. The candidate will be a thought partner to the CAO, a lead on the Accounting and Finance team, and collaborate cross-functionally to drive financial integrity.

Responsibilities

• Revenue Management: Oversee revenue recognition processes and ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards, such as ASC 606. Includes cross-functional collaboration and ownership of dependent processes, such as fee share and rebates.
• Payroll, Bonus, and Commissions: Manage recording of payroll, bonus calculations, and commission accruals with accuracy and timeliness.
• Capitalized Software Accounting: Supervise capitalization of software development costs and related accounting entries.
• General Accounting: Prepare, review, and approve journal entries, reconciliations, and monthly close activities; ensure accuracy of financial statements.
• Audit Support: Coordinate with external auditors, prepare documentation, and resolve audit queries promptly.
• Process Improvement: Identify opportunities to automate manual processes; implement enhancements using modern tools (AI, workflow automation, improved system integrations) to drive efficiency, scalability, and accuracy.
• People Management: Lead, mentor, and develop the accounting team; foster a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• CPA or equivalent certification.
• Minimum 10+ years progressive accounting experience, including leadership roles.
• (Preferred) 4+ years experience working in private equity-backed portfolio company environment(s) or equivalent investment banking experience.
• Strong technical knowledge of GAAP and revenue recognition principles.
• Proven experience managing payroll, commissions, and capitalized software accounting.
• Expertise in audit coordination.
• Proficiency in ERP systems and financial reporting tools.
• Bias toward automation over manual work; intellectual curiosity about how processes can be improved or eliminated.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or equivalent.
• Experience in a high-growth or technology-driven environment.
• Familiarity with AI tools, workflow automation, and a demonstrated track record of eliminating manual processes.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to influence strategic decisions.
• Familiarity with systems including Business Central, FloQast, Blackline, PowerBI, and/or Adaptive.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package
• Free individual employee medical coverage
• Company subsidized dental and vision coverage
• Dollar for dollar 401(k) match up to 6% of your salary with immediate vesting
• Company-paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability coverage
• Employee Assistance Program to support your wellbeing and mental health
• $1500 annual stipend for undergraduate/graduate college courses; $500 annual stipend for continuing education courses/certifications
• Free snacks and beverages on-site
• Brand new, state-of-the-art, tech-enabled work environment in downtown Nashville
• Flexible/hybrid work culture