Accounting Manager

Lithium delivers awesome digital customer experiences at scale for the world’s biggest brands including Airbnb, AT&T, Sephora and Spotify. Comprising Social Media Management and Communities, the Lithium engagement platform enables brands to manage multiple digital touchpoints, facilitate millions of conversations, and drive smarter decisions through data – connecting customers, content and conversations at the right digital moment.

As a key member of the Corporate Controller’s team, this position is responsible for the management and integrity of various accounting operations and financial reporting functions.

* Provide leadership to the accounting operations and financial reporting function * Design and implement effective accounting policies, procedures and controls (“SOX-like quality”) * Provide expertise on the treatment of accounting transactions and related financial reporting requirements * Manage the monthly close process worldwide (calendars, reviews, reconciliations, analysis, reporting) * Review or prepare key reconciliations, journal entries, and analytical procedures * Assist with the production and preparation of consolidated and legal entity monthly financial statements * Design and implement general ledger, accounts payable, fixed assets, payroll and other accounting operations metrics, reports and reconciliation's * Design and implement informative financial results reports to meet the needs of the business * Provide analysis on financial results (actual vs. budget, trends, work drivers, benchmarks) * Evaluate the accounting or financial reporting impact of operational decisions * Recommend and assist to develop financial systems solutions and requirements for new or enhancements to existing applications * Assist finance and the operating business units with accounting and reporting related matters * Assist with the execution of quarterly reviews and year-end financial audits * Drive to continuously improve the accounting and reporting process * Ad-hoc projects as necessary

* Degree in accounting or finance * Minimum of five years of experience in accounting related functions * CPA or equivalent experience * Technology, SaaS, or related industries experience preferred * Accounting experience in a multi-national or publicly-traded company preferred * Strong financial systems background (NetSuite a plus) * Ability to mine, manipulate and analyze large quantities of data (Excel, Access, SQL) * Strong analytical skills, accuracy and attention to detail a must * Ability to effectively interact, verbally and in writing, with senior management and functional department managers * Ability and willingness to meet business critical deadlines * Strong time management and organizational skills