Senior Accounting Manager

Job Description

*** Must live in or be willing to relocate to one of the following states to be eligible for hire: New York, California, New Jersey, Connecticut, Arizona, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Michigan, Texas, Washington, Colorado, Vermont, North Carolina**** At Bitly, we believe in the power of the link or scan - to start a conversation, build a relationship or grow a business. Our mission is to turn every interaction into a catalyst for connections. It’s what motivates us to help people share, promote and engage everywhere on the Internet. We do this by being relentlessly product-focused, fostering the free-flowing exchange of ideas, and inspiring people around the world to dream up new ways of using Bitly.

The Role

• Bitly is looking for a highly motivated and financially minded individual for a Senior Accounting Manager position. The individual will be responsible for all our accounting operations. This position will help scale our processes in a growing environment. The role will report directly to the VP, Finance.

What You'll do

• Manage the month end close process
• Prepare and analyze consolidated financial statements ensuring accuracy and completeness in compliance with GAAP.
• Perform technical accounting research. Prepare memos and facilitate discussion with accounting leadership
• Review journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, variance analysis
• Partner with FP&A team to identify and resolve variances, provide analysis of financial results
• Oversee all key accounting operations and compliance functions including sales tax
• Own the audit process, including preparation of materials for the financial statement audit, statutory audits and coordination with the external audit team.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements to accelerate the close and reporting timelines; automate manual procedures and computations.
• Build a strong team through recruiting, staffing, professional development, mentorship, and/or corrective action as needed.
• Assist with ad hoc projects as needed

Who You Are

• BS in Accounting. CPA - preferred
• 6+ years of relevant accounting experience. Big 4 preferred. SaaS or Technology industry preferred
• Deep experience with interpreting and applying GAAP to business transactions, including knowledge of ASC 606
• Experience with general ledger accounting, financial reporting and monthly closing.
• Experience with ERP systems; Intacct a plus
• Experience in managing a team of professionals
• Excellent communication skills: proven ability to communicate effectively with internal and external business partners at various levels in a clear and concise manner
• Team player with a strong work ethic
• Highly organized and detail-oriented, with strong analytical and problem solving
• Ability to meet tight timelines; able to manage multiple priorities
• Proven proficiency of Microsoft Office and Google Workspace. Experience with Carta, Zuora, - preferred
• Strong systems orientation with a desire to drive process automation, using financial systems and tools

Our Values

• Customer First. We are fiercely committed to our customers' success. Our Job is to ensure that our trusted platform, performance, and people help customers achieve their goals
• Growth Focused. We are building a fast growing, healthy business powered by quick learning, constant optimization, and data driven decisions
• R.E.S.P.E.C.T. We are a team that respects each other and values diversity and inclusion. We treat others as we’d want to be treated and uphold the highest levels of integrity in everything we do
• >(!=) Greater than, not equal to. We are driven to win, bring our “A Game” to work each day and deliver exceptional results
• Do or Do Not, There is No Try . We say what we are going to do and we do it

Employee Benefits

• Competitive Salary + Stock Options
• Comprehensive and competitive medical, dental, and vision insurance (all LGBT friendly)
• 401k with up to 4% employer match
• One Medical membership: Doctors you can text, call or email 24/7 and receive access to expert insurance guidance where available
• Wellness reimbursement program
• Partial cell phone service reimbursement
• Voluntary LegalShield for legal services and IDShield for identity theft protection
• Unlimited vacation, personal time, and flexible work from home policies
• Full support for remote work during COVID-19, including a home office and separate WiFi stipend
• Generous parental leave policies; maternity and parental leave for growing families
• Budget for professional development opportunities, including courses and conference attendance
• Company sponsored volunteering opportunities (when it is safe to do so)

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. If you are based in California, we encourage you to read this important information for California residents linked here . ( https://bitly.is/CCPACandidates ) The annual cash compensation range for this position is $140,000 - $160,000 (with potential for bonus). Final compensation will be determined based on experience and skills and may vary from the range listed above. In keeping with our beliefs and goals, no employee or applicant will face discrimination or harassment based on: race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, age, gender, marital domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, or veteran status. Above and beyond discrimination/harassment based on “protected categories,” Bitly also strives to prevent other, subtler forms of inappropriate behavior (e.g., stereotyping) from ever gaining a foothold in our office. Whether blatant or hidden, barriers to success have no place at Bitly. Apply for this job