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SwiftConnect

Senior Accounting Manager / Assistant Controller

Reposted 5 Days Ago
Remote
Hiring Remotely in United States
Senior level
Remote
Hiring Remotely in United States
Senior level
The Senior Accounting Manager will lead month-end close processes, apply GAAP standards, manage financial operations, and support audits while collaborating with leadership to drive improvements.
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Get to Know SwiftConnect

At SwiftConnect, we are the trailblazers in the realm of connected access enablement. Our passion lies in crafting seamless and elegant interactions for our customers, ensuring their users' digital pass is always at their fingertips – be it on their phone, watch, or anywhere it needs to be. We specialize in powering the next generation of connected access experiences, serving the needs of commercial real estate owners and enterprises spanning various leading industries.

 

Our cutting-edge platform seamlessly integrates with existing mobile platforms, credential technologies, and business systems delivering authorized access to everything, everywhere, all through a centralized access management system.

 

At the heart of our mission is the desire to connect people with the right place at the right time. Behind our cutting-edge solutions, you’ll find a tech-savvy team relentlessly driven by the company’s mission. We’re problem-solvers with unshakable grit and an entrepreneurial mindset that keeps us ahead of the curve. When you step into the world of SwiftConnect, you’re not just applying for a job; you’re seizing the opportunity to redefine the future by helping people navigate their world better.

 

The Perfect Match

We are looking for a highly motivated and skilled accounting professional to be part of a growing finance team. This role will own key accounting processes, own month-end close, and help strengthen financial operations as the company scales.  Responsibilities will also include month-end close process and reporting, reviewing account reconciliations, fluctuation analysis, and audit support. This role will partner with the Global Controller, Revenue Manager as well as  international accountants to drive continuous improvement in financial operations. This person will work closely with the senior leadership team, CFO, CEO, etc. 

 

Responsibilities

  • Apply GAAP accounting standards accurately and consistently across all financial reporting to ensure compliance and reliability

  • Manage precise recording of journal entries, vendor expenses, and financial close procedures within major ERP systems to maintain accurate financial records

  • Prepare journal entries, perform balance sheet reconciliations, and analyze P&L fluctuations

  • Own the month-end close process for multiple legal entities

  • Help maintain consolidation for all entities and manage related matters with outsourced providers domestically as well as for foreign subsidiary

  • Support revenue recognition and deferred revenue accounting

  • Ensure timely and accurate completion of close activities in accordance with the month-end close calendar

  • Identify month-end close inefficiencies and recommend process improvements

  • Support external audits and assist with tax filing requirements across various jurisdictions

  • Support and coordinate preparation for financial statement audits and tax compliance reporting

  • Partner with the Controller in developing policies and interpretation of GAAP guidance for key accounting and reporting areas as needed

  • Assist with the annual preparation of 1099s

  • Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in accounting required, CPA preferred

  • Minimum of 8+ years in a combination of public accounting and/or SaaS experience

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

  • Prior experience with NetSuite & QuickBooks preferred

  • Thorough and current knowledge of GAAP accounting principles

  • Experience with review and preparation of financial statements, and sales tax filings and requirements

  • Experience with general ledger functions and the month-end/year end close process in a setting requiring consolidations, multiple subsidiaries, including international

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; ability to identify issues and propose solutions

  • Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills

  • Self-motivated, professional, and detail oriented

  • Adaptability and enthusiasm for new challenges

  • Willingness for occasional travel
  • Ability to work both independently and deliver on responsibilities within a highly collaborative environment

 

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