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ParentSquare is hiring a Senior Accounting Manager. The role involves managing the month-end accounting close process, ensuring accurate revenue recognition, and developing strong internal controls. The manager will collaborate with leadership to improve financial reporting, support external audits, and lead system and process improvements.

Highlights

Oversee month-end accounting close process and financial statement preparation.
Ensure accurate revenue recognition for ParentSquare and subsidiaries.
Develop and maintain strong internal controls.
Collaborate with functional leaders for accounting close support and OPEX trend analysis.
Lead initiatives for system and process improvements.
CPA certification required; minimum 7+ years of progressive accounting experience.
Proficiency with NetSuite and experience with SaaS companies preferred.
Salary range: $110,000 to $165,000, depending on experience.
Includes employer-paid health insurance, 401K match, stock options, and PTO.

Senior Accounting Manager Full Description

Senior Accounting Manager
General & Administrative

Goleta, CA

Remote (United States)

ParentSquare is a rapidly growing Santa Barbara-based company that’s changing the way schools and parents communicate every day. Sound simple? We strive to keep it that way! Our mission is to give schools the power to incredibly enhance family engagement for all students. ParentSquare and RemindHub, our flagship products, serve over 22 million students and drive our mission by providing unified communications tools -forms, sign ups, payments, RSVPs, direct messaging, language translations, chat and more. Remind Chat, our free product, reaches over 80% of K-12 students, providing a safe and easy-to-use platform for direct communication between teachers and families. And our latest innovation, SmartSites, offers state-of-the-art websites for school districts, enhancing their online presence and accessibility.

We are not just creating a product; we are creating empowered educators and engaged parents to improve the lives of all students. We are passionate advocates for our customers and for our employees and we invite you to join us on this exciting journey.

Who We’re Looking for

We are seeking a highly qualified and motivated Senior Accounting Manager to oversee our month-end accounting close process, ensure accurate revenue recognition across ParentSquare and subsidiaries, and drive improvements in financial reporting and internal controls. Reporting directly to the VP of Accounting, this role will be pivotal in maintaining compliance with U.S. GAAP standards and supporting external audits.

Most importantly, you’re someone who shares in our passion for improving the lives of students through communication.

This role will include:

Manage the month-end accounting close process, including posting journal entries, maintaining account reconciliations, and preparing financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP
Ensure accurate revenue recognition and oversee revenue reconciliation for ParentSquare and subsidiaries, adhering to company policies and revenue recognition standards
Develop and maintain strong internal controls to safeguard company assets and ensure the integrity of financial data
Collaborate with functional leaders across the organization to support the accounting close process and perform OPEX trend analysis
Lead initiatives for system and process improvements to streamline the close timeline and enhance accuracy of accounting records
Assist in technical accounting research activities, including evaluation and implementation of new accounting standards and policies
Plan and coordinate organizational activities to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and achieve strategic goals and objectives

Our ideal candidate will have the following:

CPA certification required
Minimum of 7+ years of progressive accounting experience, preferably with Big 4 experience
Strong analytical and organizational skills, with meticulous attention to detail
Proven ability to work collaboratively in a team environment, fostering positive relationships with cross-functional groups
Experience with SaaS (Software as a Service) companies and proficiency with NetSuite strongly preferred

The perks of working for us are great!

You’ll get your foot in the door as our company continues to grow. We’re big believers in work-life balance and provide:

Employer-paid health insurance (including dependent coverage)
An employer-matched 401K retirement savings program from day 1
Paid Parental Leave
Stock options
Health + wellness reimbursements
PTO that increases each year
15 paid holidays, including your birthday!

As a fully remote team, we’ll make sure you have all the tools and equipment you need to make your home office a place where you can thrive.

We're an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

The salary range for this role will be $110,00 to $165,000, DOE.

Original Job Description

Senior Accounting Manager
General & Administrative

Goleta, CA

Remote (United States)

Who We’re Looking for

Most importantly, you’re someone who shares in our passion for improving the lives of students through communication.

This role will include:

Manage the month-end accounting close process, including posting journal entries, maintaining account reconciliations, and preparing financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP
Ensure accurate revenue recognition and oversee revenue reconciliation for ParentSquare and subsidiaries, adhering to company policies and revenue recognition standards
Develop and maintain strong internal controls to safeguard company assets and ensure the integrity of financial data
Collaborate with functional leaders across the organization to support the accounting close process and perform OPEX trend analysis
Lead initiatives for system and process improvements to streamline the close timeline and enhance accuracy of accounting records
Assist in technical accounting research activities, including evaluation and implementation of new accounting standards and policies
Plan and coordinate organizational activities to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and achieve strategic goals and objectives

Our ideal candidate will have the following:

CPA certification required
Minimum of 7+ years of progressive accounting experience, preferably with Big 4 experience
Strong analytical and organizational skills, with meticulous attention to detail
Proven ability to work collaboratively in a team environment, fostering positive relationships with cross-functional groups
Experience with SaaS (Software as a Service) companies and proficiency with NetSuite strongly preferred

The perks of working for us are great!

You’ll get your foot in the door as our company continues to grow. We’re big believers in work-life balance and provide:

Employer-paid health insurance (including dependent coverage)
An employer-matched 401K retirement savings program from day 1
Paid Parental Leave
Stock options
Health + wellness reimbursements
PTO that increases each year
15 paid holidays, including your birthday!

As a fully remote team, we’ll make sure you have all the tools and equipment you need to make your home office a place where you can thrive.

The salary range for this role will be $110,00 to $165,000, DOE.

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