Clay
Overview
Accounting Manager at Clay is a hands-on, detail-oriented, and strategic role to build and scale the company’s accounting operations. You’ll report to the Controller and own the end-to-end process, including monthly closes, technical memos, revenue recognition, and process workflows.
What You’ll Do
- Build out core accounting functions: oversee the month-end close, journal entries, reconciliations, and financial statement preparation.
- Establish scalable accounting systems and controls: implement financial systems, develop internal controls, accounting policies, and process documentation to support growth.
- Technical accounting: research and implement guidance around revenue recognition (ASC 606), lease accounting (ASC 842), stock-based compensation, and other complex areas.
- Improve procure-to-pay process: ensure timely and accurate AP processing and reporting, optimize spend visibility, oversee vendor onboarding, purchase approvals, invoice management, and payments.
- Coordinate audits, tax, and compliance: prepare for annual financial audits, tax compliance, and other regulatory reporting.
- Support strategic finance initiatives: work cross-functionally to analyze financial results, automate processes, and help inform business decisions.
What You’ll Bring
- 6–8+ years of progressive accounting experience.
- Active CPA required. Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- Deep knowledge of US GAAP and technical accounting principles.
- Fluency with accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, NetSuite, or similar), Excel/Sheets, and modern SaaS billing tools. SQL skills are a plus.
- Strong understanding of billing operations and systems. Stripe/Billing experience is a plus.
- Excellent communication and organizational skills, both written and verbal.
Nice to Have
- A mix of Big Four public accounting and startup or high-growth tech company experience.
- Prior experience as an Accounting Manager or Senior Accountant in a startup environment is strongly preferred.
Details
- Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
- Employment type: Full-time
- Job function: Accounting/Auditing and Finance
- Industries: Software Development
Location: New York City Metropolitan Area
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