Launchdarkly Senior Accounting Manager at Launchdarkly responsible for leading a global accounting team and managing critical close and technical accounting activities. Focus on improving workflows, systems, and controls including automation and AI.
Responsibilities
Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing global accounting team with clear roles, decision rights, objectives, and development plans
Manage and accelerate close activities for key corporate accounting functions, including general accounting, treasury, accounts payable, employee reimbursements, and corporate card program management, and identify opportunities for close timeline compression
Prepare and review journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, and variance analyses in compliance with US GAAP and internal accounting policies
Execute technical accounting for stock-based compensation (ASC 718), leases (ASC 842), and foreign currency matters (ASC 830), including drafting analyses and memos for review
Lead the implementation of a procure-to-pay (PTP) tool, with a focus on the PO-to-Pay workflow, partnering with Procurement, IT, and business stakeholders from requirements through rollout and adoption
Support and partner with the International Accounting team to ensure intercompany transactions and subsidiaries’ financial reporting are accurate and timely
Partner with Technology teams and business stakeholders on ERP enhancements/implementations, integrations, and reporting improvements
Document and maintain accounting policies, procedures, and key controls
Identify and implement opportunities for workflow improvement and systems optimization/AI automation across the close and accounting operations lifecycle
Qualification
Bachelor's degree in accountingStrong knowledge of US GAAPExperience working in a multi-entityBig 4 experienceCPA certificationZone 1Zone 2Zone 3
Required
Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field
At least eight years of progressive accounting experience
At least three years of experience leading a team of accountants
Strong knowledge of US GAAP
Hands-on experience in NetSuite (or a similar ERP), including improving workflows and reports
Ability to operate independently with strong accountability and initiative
Demonstrated experience using automation and AI tools to improve efficiency and accuracy in accounting operations
Experience working in a multi-entity, multi-currency environment
Ability to work across Finance and the business and explain complex accounting clearly to leaders, auditors, and colleagues outside Finance
Preferred
Big 4 experience
CPA certification
Experience in a high-growth technology company
Target pay ranges based on Geographic Zones* for Level M3:
Zone 1: San Francisco/Bay Area or NYC Metropolitan Area, Boston, Seattle - $136,500 - 187,660**
Zone 2: Irvine, LA, Monterey, Santa Barbara, Santa Rosa, Austin, Portland, Philadelphia, Chicago - $122,800 - 168,850**
Zone 3: All other US locations - $116,000 - 159,500**