Senior Accounting Manager

The role

This individual contributor will own key accounting processes, lead the monthly close, and strengthen internal controls. The role involves driving process improvements and collaborating cross-functionally as the company scales.

What you will do

• Lead and manage monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes.
• Own end-to-end close process including journal entries, reconciliations, and accruals.
• Oversee balance sheet account reconciliations.
• Develop, implement, and maintain accounting policies and procedures.
• Design and improve internal controls and support SOX compliance.
• Serve as primary contact for external auditors and lead audit preparation.
• Own fixed asset accounting including capitalization and depreciation.
• Identify opportunities to automate and streamline accounting processes.
• Partner with FP&A, Operations, Sales, HR, Legal, and executive leadership.
• Mentor junior accounting team members.

Required qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 6–10+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP, financial reporting, and month-end close processes.
• Demonstrated experience owning full-cycle close and financial statement preparation.
• Experience with account reconciliations, journal entries, accruals, and audit support.
• Experience designing and improving accounting processes, internal controls, and operational workflows.
• Experience supporting external audits and working within SOX or SOX-like control environments.
• Advanced proficiency with Excel, including complex formulas, pivot tables, and financial analysis.
• Experience with ERP systems such as NetSuite or similar accounting platforms.
• Proven ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Nice to have

• CPA (active or inactive)
• Experience in SaaS, software, cybersecurity, or other high-growth technology companies.
• Experience with ERP implementations, system integrations, and finance transformation projects.
• Experience building scalable accounting processes and control environments.
• Prior leadership experience through project ownership, mentoring, or cross-functional initiatives.
• Experience preparing organizations for growth, audit readiness, and enhanced financial controls.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k)
• paid time off
• company holidays
• other employee benefits

About the company

RapidFort is a rapidly growing technology and cybersecurity company.