Accounting manager

The role

The Accounting Manager will own global general ledger accounting, financial close, and audit preparation. This role involves managing an accounting team and ensuring accurate US GAAP financial reporting.

What you will do

• Manage the global general ledger, chart of accounts, and intercompany accounting.
• Lead and mentor a growing accounting team.
• Drive the monthly, quarterly, and annual close process end-to-end.
• Prepare US GAAP financial statements including cash flow statements.
• Perform flux analysis.
• Own investor and board-level financial reporting.
• Architect the group-level intercompany framework.
• Serve as primary point person for external audits.
• Apply technical US GAAP guidance in key areas.
• Take ownership of tax compliance across multiple jurisdictions.

Required qualifications

• 8+ years of progressive accounting experience in SaaS or tech companies.
• Demonstrated experience leading audit preparation and execution.
• Deep proficiency in US GAAP with hands-on technical accounting experience including cash flow preparation.
• Strong experience with financial close and multi-entity/global GL management and accounting.
• Deep working knowledge of ERP systems (e.g. NetSuite, Workday, Rillet).
• Advanced Excel/Google Sheets experience.
• Proven track record of using AI tools to eliminate low-value accounting work.
• Experience building, managing and mentoring high performing, diverse teams.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Fluency in English.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.

Nice to have

• Big 4 accounting firm experience
• Knowledge of Mexican statutory accounting (SAT compliance)
• Knowledge of UK GAAP
• CPA, CPC (Contador Público Certificado), or an international equivalent

About the company

Watershed is the enterprise sustainability platform used by companies to manage climate and ESG data and drive decarbonization.