Accounting Manager (AI, Data Analytics)

Accounting Manager

Compensation: $150,000 + Discretionary Bonus

• Technology Platform, Data Analytics, AI. PE Backed.

• Hybrid. This company has been fully-remote since covid. The plan is to move back to some days in office, but nothing is concrete yet. Assume at least hybrid down the road. Office in Midtown. Hours are 9:00AM - 5:30PM.

• Role sits directly under the Controller.

• They use NetSuite (must have).

• Outside of GL accounting and Periodic Close, this role is tilted to AR workflow, as they rely heavily on contract alignment and U.S. GAAP (ASC 606) compliance.

• This company lives in the Data that’s derived from Financial Services, Digital Advertising, Streaming Services (CTY), and more. They have a proprietary AI Data Platform as well.

Responsibilities:

Monthly Close and General Ledger

• Own the month-end close process
• Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts
• Prepare and review journal entries
• Identify and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner

Contract Review and Revenue Recognition

• Review client contracts to determine appropriate revenue recognition treatment
• Ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP and ASC 606
• Maintain documentation for revenue policies and contract interpretations
• Support monthly revenue close, including deferred, accrued, and revenue schedules and reconciliations
• Maintain historical revenue records and ensure accuracy across prior period revenue activity
• Support external audits by preparing schedules and documentation

Accounts Receivable and Collections

• Manage aging analysis, cash application, and collections processes end-to-end
• Monitor past-due balances and proactively engage clients to resolve outstanding payments
• Oversee collections escalation paths and manage all related communications
• Partner with Sales, Account Management, and Legal to resolve billing disputes and/or contract-related matters
• Prepare and send all client invoices based on internal reports, contract terms, and/or agreed-upon billing schedules

Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco/Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual’s skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco/Highspring notes the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company’s 401(k) retirement plan.

Additional disclaimer:

Unless otherwise noted in the job description, the position Vaco/Highspring is filing for is occupied. Please note, however, that Vaco/Highspring is regularly asked to provide talent to other organizations. By submitting to this position, you are agreeing to be included in our talent pool for future hiring for similarly qualified positions. Submissions to this position are subject to the use of AI to perform preliminary candidate screenings, focused on ensuring minimum job requirements noted in the position are satisfied. Further assessment of candidates beyond this initial phase within Vaco/Highspring will be otherwise assessed by recruiters and hiring managers. Vaco/Highspring does not have knowledge of the tools used by its clients in making final hiring decisions and cannot opine on their use of AI products.

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