We have partnered with our client in their search for a Senior Accounting Manager to support critical accounting functions. This consultant will step into high-impact work across payroll accounting, commissions accounting, and international/subsidiary accounting, ensuring timely and accurate close activities while supporting a fast-paced technology finance organization.
Responsibilities
- Lead and manage core areas of the accounting close, including payroll accounting (close activities and entries in NetSuite-not payroll processing).
- Own commissions accounting, including capitalized commissions, related journal entries, and reconciliations.
- Manage international and subsidiary accounting related to M&A activity, including post‑acquisition integration.
- Support operational accounting activities and partner closely with the broader accounting close team to ensure timely, accurate financial information for FP&A, leadership, and business stakeholders.
- Assist in implementing and documenting accounting policies and procedures to ensure alignment with GAAP.
- Support accounting work for acquisitions, including onboarding new entities and aligning systems and processes.
- Drive close process improvements, streamline workflows, strengthen internal controls, and help scale the function for growth.
Skills Required
- Strong background in tech, SaaS, or PaaS accounting environments
- Deep experience with NetSuite (must‑have)
- Hands-on operational accounting experience, including corporate GL
- Experience with commissions accounting, payroll close activities, and international/subsidiary accounting
- Exposure to M&A accounting and integration activities
- Proven ability to step into fast-paced, high-growth, environments
- Ability to work independently as an IC while partnering with a large accounting organization
Education & Work Experience
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
- Prior experience in SaaS/PaaS required
- CPA is not required but nice to have
- Big 4 or large public accounting background preferred
About Korn Ferry
Korn Ferry unleashes potential in people, teams, and organizations. We work with our clients to design optimal organization structures, roles, and responsibilities. We help them hire the right people and advise them on how to reward and motivate their workforce while developing professionals as they navigate and advance their careers. To learn more, please visit Korn Ferry at www.Kornferry.com
