[Hiring] Manager, GAAP Accounting @Pie Insurance

Role Description

You'll be primarily responsible for handling Pie’s monthly close operations (including internal and external reporting) with a roll-up-your-sleeves approach. You’ll be responsible for regularly identifying and implementing process improvements and controls. You’ll also have valuable opportunities to help improve existing accounting processes, develop new accounting procedures, implement new financial systems, and take ownership of the company’s financial statements.

• Lead the monthly accounting close process.
• Manage the close calendar and monitor close status.
• Review journal entries, reconciliations, and variance analyses in accordance with U.S. GAAP and internal company policies.
• Deliver accurate information on time.
• Participate in larger projects around:
  • Automation
  • System implementation, modification, and integration
  • Implementation of best practices to drive efficiency in the accounting department
• Account for and document accounting estimates that are complex in nature (for example, share-based compensation, contingent commission estimates, accounting standard implementations, etc).
• Review and evaluate accounting systems and software for improvements and upgrades.
• Manage areas of the year-end financial statement audit with external auditors, ensuring compliance with audit requirements and timely completion.
• Lead accounting staff, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and establishing performance metrics.
• Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and footnotes.
• Analyze historical results to improve information quality and provide insights to management, both independently and through partnership with the finance team.
• Assist with ad hoc projects and requests as needed.
• Support other internal teams with their accounting-related, operational needs.

Qualifications

• B.A./B.S. in Accounting or Finance from an accredited college or university is required.
• 6+ years of relevant experience, including 2-3 years at a Big 4/large regional accounting firm, is required.
• A minimum of 2 years of people management experience is required.
• Active CPA or currently pursuing certification is strongly preferred.
• Solid proficiency in U.S. GAAP.
• Ability to apply technical accounting knowledge to real-world business transactions.
• Proven ability to identify, develop and implement process improvements.
• Self-starter and self-motivated to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Organized, detail-oriented and deadline-driven.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional team members.
• Strong communication skills of all types.
• Strong Excel skills and ability to work with large data sets.

Requirements

• The use of AI in Application Review:
  • To support a fair, efficient, and consistent hiring process, we use AI-powered tools to assist in the initial screening of applications.
  • These tools help us identify qualifications and prior work experiences that align with the requirements of the role.
  • We may also use AI assistant video tools during interviews to support note-taking and candidate evaluation.
  • All AI-powered outputs are still subject to human oversight and decision-making at multiple stages of the process.

Benefits

• Base Compensation Range: $110,000 — $135,000 USD
• Competitive cash compensation
• A piece of the pie (in the form of equity)
• Comprehensive health plans
• Generous PTO
• Future focused 401k match
• Generous parental and caregiver leave
• Each year Pie reviews company performance and may grant discretionary bonuses to eligible team members.

Location Information

• Unless otherwise specified, this role is remote.
• Remote team members must live and work in the United States (territories excluded) and have access to reliable, high-speed internet.

Additional Information

• Pie Insurance is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, disability, national or ethnic origin, military service status, citizenship, or other protected characteristic.
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