Workrise - Austin, TX
posted 3 months ago
Workrise is hiring a Senior Manager, Accounting, who will be responsible for leading the corporate accounting team and overseeing their career learning and growth. This role includes managing the month-end close process and ensuring a robust internal control environment for the Workrise group and its subsidiaries. The Senior Manager will act as the primary accounting partner for the financial operations teams, Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), and other cross-functional leaders within the company. The successful candidate will drive efficiencies through technology, process reengineering, enhanced reporting, and collaboration across business functions. The Senior Manager will manage the overall month-end close functions for the Workrise group, including operational subsidiaries and corporate. This includes leading the development of monthly close reviews in collaboration with cross-functional teams, supervising the accounting team, and ensuring timely, accurate, and complete financial statement closes. The role also involves reviewing and managing journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, and flux analysis for all related entities and accounts. The Senior Manager will identify and execute efficiencies and improvements to the close process through automation and standardization, support internal and external audits, and serve as a contact in the audit process. Additionally, the Senior Manager will research accounting issues for compliance with GAAP, provide leadership and mentorship to the accounting team, set clear goals and expectations, conduct performance evaluations, and foster a collaborative work environment to maximize team productivity and morale. The position requires a seasoned manager with outstanding problem-solving, people, and team management skills, and it reports to the VP of Accounting. This role is hybrid, requiring three days of work from the downtown Austin office.