Month-end close: Run the full close process for the US & Canadian entities, including journal entries, accruals, reconciliations, and intercompany transactions with the group. Deliver clean, timely numbers each month in line with the global close timetable.
Payroll: Manage end-to-end US & Canadian payroll processing via Rippling, including new hire setup, benefits deductions, multi-state withholding, and year-end W-2 reporting.
Sales tax: Own multi-state sales tax compliance via Anrok, including nexus monitoring, registrations, return review, and filings.
Corporate tax: Act as the primary point of contact for our external tax preparers on federal and state corporate income tax returns, estimated payments, and any state/local filings.
Audit: Lead the US side of the annual audit, preparing schedules, responding to auditor requests, and ensuring a smooth, well-organised process.
Revenue recognition: Apply ASC 606 to our SaaS revenue streams, document accounting positions, and ensure consistent treatment across the business.
Other compliance: Manage 1099 reporting, state annual filings, business licences, and ad-hoc regulatory matters.
Partnership with FP&A: Provide timely, accurate actuals and supporting analysis to our US FP&A team to support budgeting, forecasting, and management reporting.

8+ years of progressive accounting experience, with a meaningful portion in industry (not solely public accounting)
SaaS industry experience is essential
you understand subscription revenue, deferred revenue, ARR/MRR mechanics, and the typical accounting issues that come with a SaaS business model
CPA strongly preferred
Mix of public accounting (Big 4 or strong mid-tier) and SaaS industry experience is ideal
Strong working knowledge of ASC 606 revenue recognition applied to SaaS contracts
Hands-on experience with US multi-state sales tax compliance (Anrok experience a plus)
Experience leading or substantially supporting an external audit
Comfortable as the senior accounting person in a small/lean US environment
you know how to roll up your sleeves
Hands-on experience with a modern SaaS finance stack
ideally Campfire, NetSuite, or a comparable ERP, plus Rippling, Brex, and Tipalti (or close equivalents)
Demonstrated interest in or hands-on use of AI tools to improve finance workflows
Strong judgement on what to escalate, when, and with what level of supporting analysis
you bring options and recommendations, not open-ended questions
Excellent written communication
much of your collaboration with the UK team will be async.

💰 Participation in the company’s employee share options plan
🏥 Comprehensive health coverage for you and your loved ones
👪 Life Insurance
◻️ STD and LTD
💰 The opportunity to contribute to the company's 401k plan
🏝 Flexible PTO policy + 11 designated company holidays
📚 Annual learning and development allowance
🏡 We’re all about making WFH work for you
that’s why you’ll receive a one-off WFH allowance when you join. Offering perks like noise-cancelling headphones or a comfortable desk chair to boost your comfort and focus!
🧡 Enhanced parental leave
👨‍👩‍👧 Company-funded fertility and family-forming programmes
🌸 Menopause care programme with Maven

Senior Accounting Manager

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