Manager, Accounting (CPA)

Job summary

The Accounting Manager will lead technical accounting functions, including revenue recognition, payroll, and equity accounting, while managing external audits and statutory compliance. This role also involves supervising an Accountant II and driving continuous improvement in financial processes and systems.

Job details

Who We Are: At Emburse, you’ll not just imagine the future – you’ll build it. As a leader in expense intelligence, we are creating a future where technology drives business value and inspires extraordinary results. Our AI-powered platform helps organizations modernize financial operations, increase visibility, and optimize spend across the enterprise. \n What you'll do: We are seeking an experienced, detail-oriented Accounting Manager (CPA required) to lead essential technical accounting functions, manage external and statutory audits, and oversee direct report performance. This role is responsible for complex payroll and benefits accounting, ASC 606 revenue recognition, equity and share-based compensation (SBC), sales tax compliance, and managing special finance projects. The ideal candidate brings a blend of technical expertise and leadership, directly managing an Accountant II and ensuring accuracy across financial closes, reconciliations, and audit deliverables. Key Responsibilities Direct Accounting & Technical Responsibilities Payroll & Compensation Accounting: Manage bonus accruals, quarterly accrued PTO, and miscellaneous payroll liability accounts. Oversee payroll and HSA data imports and perform detailed domestic and international payroll reconciliations. Prepare for future implementation of Total Addressable Market/TAMs accounting workflows. Revenue & Sales Accounting: Manage commissions and ASC 606 accounting. Lead sales tax compliance—including quarterly rate reviews, Avalara system management, and tax return oversight with support from external tax advisory firms (e.g., TaxOps, Smythe). Reconcile sales tax accounts across all operating jurisdictions. Equity & SBC Accounting: Own stock-based compensation (SBC) accounting, ensuring complete and accurate capture of equity transactions. Maintain and update equity and SBC rollforwards and reconciliations. Special Projects & Continuous Improvement: Lead technical projects involving integrations, automation and financial close optimization. Audit & Compliance Management External & Statutory Audits: Lead end-to-end management of annual financial statement audits and statutory audits, serving as the primary point of contact for external auditors. PBC & Schedule Preparation: Coordinate audit request lists (PBCs) and ensure timely delivery of supporting documentation. Management & Team Leadership Direct Supervision: Directly manage and mentor an Accountant II, reviewing their work for accuracy, compliance, and timely completion. Review Responsibilities: Review direct report deliverables, including: Bank reconciliations and bank statement collection Goodwill, intangibles, prepaids, fixed assets, and security deposits Capitalized R&D tracking and schedule updates AP / No-Vendor AP reconciliations and accrued payables Partner referral calculations and other receivable reconciliations What we're looking for: Required Certification: Active Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license required. Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field. Experience: 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, with at least 1–2 years in a manager or supervisory role (Public accounting experience preferred). Technical Expertise: Strong working knowledge of US GAAP, including ASC 606 (Revenue Recognition) and share-based compensation accounting. Audit Experience: Proven experience owning external audit workflows and statutory reporting. Tax Systems: Hands-on experience with sales tax automation platforms (e.g., Avalara). Preferred Experience with international payroll reconciliations and multi-entity global structures. Experience managing capitalized R&D (ASC 350-40) and complex equity rollforwards. Strong leadership skills with a hands-on approach to coaching junior staff. \n Why Emburse? Finance is changing—and at Emburse, we’re leading the way. Our AI-powered solutions help organizations eliminate inefficiencies, gain real-time visibility, and optimize spend—so they can focus on what’s next, not what’s slowing them down. • A Company with Momentum – We serve 12M+ users across 120 countries, helping businesses modernize their finance operations. • A Team That Innovates – Work alongside some of the brightest minds in finance, tech, and AI to solve real- world challenges. • A Culture That Empowers – Competitive pay, flexible work, and an inclusive, collaborative environment that supports your success. • A Career That Matters – Your work here drives efficiency, innovation, and smarter financial decision-making for businesses everywhere. Shape your future & find what’s next at Emburse. Emburse provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Emburse complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location where the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment.

What you’ll do

The Accounting Manager will lead technical accounting functions, including revenue recognition, payroll, and equity accounting, while managing external audits and statutory compliance. This role also involves supervising an Accountant II and driving continuous improvement in financial processes and systems.

Requirements

Candidates must hold an active CPA license and possess at least 5 years of progressive accounting experience, including supervisory experience. Strong technical knowledge of US GAAP, specifically ASC 606 and share-based compensation, is required.

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Flexible work
• Inclusive environment

Listed skills

• Financial Reporting · Preferred
• Revenue Recognition · Preferred
• Team Leadership · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• CPA
• US GAAP
• ASC 606
• Revenue recognition
• Share-based compensation
• Payroll accounting
• Sales tax compliance
• Audit management
• Financial reporting
• Team leadership
• Avalara
• Reconciliations
• Statutory audits
• Financial close
• Equity accounting
• Compliance Management
• Avalara (Tax Software)
• Public Accounting
• ASC 606 (Revenue Recognition)
• Technical Projects
• Workflow Management
• Financial Close
• Accounts Payable
• Accounts Receivable
• Accounting
• Accounting Machines
• Accruals
• Annual Reports
• Auditing
• Automation
• Deposit Accounts
• Bank Reconciliations
• Bank Statements
• Management
• Business Valuation
• Certified Public Accountant
• Decision Making
• Continuous Improvement Process
• Finance
• External Auditing
• Sales
• Fixed Asset
• Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
• Sales Tax
• Leadership
• Innovation
• Operations
• Coaching
• Revenue Recognition
• SAP Business Connector

Job areas

• Finance & Accounting
• Management & Leadership
• Administrative
• Certified Public Accountant
• Accounting Manager
• Accountants
• Financial Managers