Senior Accounting Manager

About the role

Firework is an AI and video commerce company redefining connected commerce through its global video commerce platform. The Senior Accounting Manager will own the core accounting infrastructure of this post-Series B company, leading GAAP close, global consolidation, revenue recognition, reporting, audit, payroll partnership, finance administration, and accounting systems. The role requires operating at both technical and operational levels to build better operators, stronger systems, and scalable processes within a lean finance organization. This remote position is based in India, with preference for Mumbai or Bangalore candidates.

What you’ll do

• Own the monthly, quarterly, and annual close, driving a disciplined, accurate, and increasingly efficient GAAP close process
• Lead global consolidation across multiple legal entities, currencies, and jurisdictions, including intercompany accounting and eliminations
• Own advanced and technical accounting matters, including revenue recognition, complex transactions, accounting policy, and GAAP interpretation
• Own preparation and review of internal and external financial reporting, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and timely delivery
• Lead the evolution of the company's accounting systems, integrations, and financial data architecture, reducing manual processes and improving control and visibility
• Partner closely with People Operations on global payroll, ensuring accurate accounting, reconciliations, controls, and coordination across payroll providers and entities
• Oversee core finance administration, including banking, treasury administration, entity support, expense and vendor processes, accounting documentation, and related operational workflows
• Lead the company's external financial statement audit, managing audit readiness, supporting schedules, technical accounting documentation, and auditor relationships

What you’ll bring

• Active CPA required
• 8+ years of progressive accounting experience with significant experience owning close, consolidation, reporting, and technical accounting
• Deep knowledge of U.S. GAAP with demonstrated ability to independently research and resolve complex accounting matters
• Prior experience in a post-Series B or later-stage, high-growth technology company
• Experience working with global entities, multi-entity consolidation, intercompany transactions, and international accounting operations
• Strong experience with revenue recognition and other advanced accounting topics relevant to a SaaS or technology business
• Demonstrated ownership of annual external audits and audit readiness
• Strong understanding of accounting systems, ERP environments, integrations, and financial data flows

Nice to have

• Highly technical and AI-savvy, with a track record of using automation and technology to materially improve finance operations
• Experience partnering with People Operations on payroll, ideally across multiple countries or payroll providers
• Experience managing and developing accounting professionals in a lean operating environment
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with exceptional attention to detail
• Ability to move fluidly between strategic issues, technical accounting, systems architecture, and hands-on execution
• Comfortable operating in an environment where processes are still evolving and where leaders are expected to build rather than inherit fully mature infrastructure
• Ability to work U.S. business hours

Skills

Education

Active CPA required