[Hiring] Senior Manager, Accounting @Virta Health

Role Description

Virta Health is on a mission to reverse metabolic disease in one billion people. This is an opportunity to help shape the future of Accounting at one of healthcare’s fastest-growing technology companies. You’ll have the autonomy to modernize processes, leverage AI and automation, develop a high-performing team, and build scalable operations that support Virta’s next stage of growth. Accounting is evolving rapidly, and we believe technology should amplify—not replace—great accountants. If you’re excited by solving complex problems, challenging the status quo, and building the accounting organization of the future, we’d love to meet you.

The ideal candidate is passionate about process improvement and excited to leverage emerging technologies, including AI-enabled tools, to help build a more efficient and scalable accounting function.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership across General Ledger accounting, financial reporting, and technical accounting.
• Lead the annual financial statement audit and quarterly review processes.
• Own the preparation and review of monthly financial reporting, quarterly financial statements, and annual financial statements.
• Lead technical accounting research and implementation for complex and emerging transactions.
• Oversee stock-based compensation and equity administration and accounting.
• Review financial statements and General Ledger accounts for fluctuations.
• Own the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes across assigned accounting areas.
• Review journal entries, account reconciliations, financial analyses, and supporting schedules.
• Manage, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of accountants.
• Drive the continued development and consistent application of accounting policies and internal controls.
• Evaluate existing accounting processes and design scalable solutions.
• Champion the responsible adoption of AI, automation, and emerging technologies.
• Partner cross-functionally with FP&A, Legal, People Operations, Procurement, Engineering, and other business leaders.
• Take ownership of complex, cross-functional accounting initiatives.
• Operate as a senior leader across the Accounting organization.

90 Day Plan

• Develop a thorough understanding of Virta’s accounting operations, systems, and organizational structure.
• Build strong relationships across key cross-functional business partners.
• Take ownership of assigned General Ledger accounting processes and identify immediate opportunities for improvement.
• Assess the monthly close process, reconciliation framework, and review procedures.
• Establish credibility with the accounting team through thoughtful leadership and clear expectations.

Qualifications

• CPA required, with 8+ years of progressive accounting experience; public accounting experience strongly preferred.
• Strong technical accounting foundation with deep experience across General Ledger accounting, financial reporting, and US GAAP.
• Demonstrated experience leading complex monthly, quarterly, and annual close and reporting processes.
• Proven people leader with experience developing high-performing accounting teams.
• Strong business judgment and demonstrated ability to independently drive complex accounting matters to resolution.
• Demonstrated success improving accounting operations through technology and automation.
• Excellent communication and cross-functional partnership skills.
• Comfortable operating with significant ownership and autonomy in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Public accounting experience and/or experience operating in a public-company or public-company-ready environment.
• Experience with NetSuite, Workiva, or similar ERP and financial reporting platforms.
• Experience applying AI-enabled tools and automation to accounting workflows.
• Experience in high-growth healthcare, technology, or similarly complex businesses.

Values-driven culture

• You put people first and take care of yourself, your peers, and our patients equally.
• You have a strong sense of ownership and take initiative while empowering others.
• You prioritize positive impact over busy work.
• You have no ego and understand that everyone has something to bring to the table.
• You appreciate transparency and promote trust through open access to information.
• You are evidence-based and prioritize data and science over seniority or dogma.
• You take risks and rapidly iterate.

Compensation

Virta has a location-based compensation structure. Starting pay will be based on a number of factors and commensurate with qualifications & experience. For this role, the compensation range is $129,000 to $166,500.

Additional Information

As part of your duties at Virta, you may come in contact with sensitive patient information governed by HIPAA. Security and privacy training will be provided.

As a remote-first company, our team is spread across various locations with office hubs in Denver and San Francisco.

Virta uses Ashby as its applicant tracking system, which incorporates AI-powered tools in certain aspects of the recruiting process.