Manager - Corporate Accounting - Internally Developed Software.

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Manager - Corporate Accounting - Internally Developed Software based in the United States.

Join a growing finance organization as a corporate accounting leader responsible for complex accounting areas, including internally developed software, fixed assets, and leases. In this remote role, you’ll serve as a subject-matter expert while managing and mentoring a team of accounting professionals. You’ll oversee critical financial processes, ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP, and support accurate and timely reporting across monthly, quarterly, and annual closes. Working closely with Engineering, Product, IT, Legal, Procurement, and other teams, you’ll help strengthen controls and improve accounting operations. This opportunity combines technical accounting expertise, team leadership, and process innovation in a dynamic, international business environment.

Accountabilities

• Oversee accounting for internally developed software, including capitalization assessments, cost tracking, and useful-life evaluations.

• Establish and maintain policies and controls for identifying, classifying, and accounting for software development costs across project stages.

• Partner with Engineering, Product, and IT to validate project status, development milestones, and upcoming releases.

• Manage the full fixed-asset lifecycle, including capitalization, depreciation, tracking, disposals, and subledger integrity.

• Maintain fixed-asset capitalization thresholds and policies, working with Facilities and Procurement to record additions and retirements accurately.

• Oversee operating and finance lease accounting under ASC 842, including right-of-use asset and lease liability recognition, remeasurements, and modifications.

• Review contracts and amendments for lease classification, embedded lease considerations, and lease term assumptions.

• Collaborate with Legal, Procurement, and Facilities to maintain a complete lease population and capture contract changes promptly.

• Maintain lease administration systems and ensure accurate monthly lease reporting.

• Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual close activities for assigned accounting areas, ensuring timely completion and accuracy.

• Review journal entries, account reconciliations, rollforwards, and variance analyses.

• Support financial statement disclosures and serve as the primary external audit contact for areas of responsibility.

• Strengthen internal controls over financial reporting (ICFR), including control documentation, design, and operating effectiveness.

• Identify opportunities to improve processes through automation, system enhancements, ERP initiatives, and technology-enabled workflows.

• Support system integrations involving fixed assets, project accounting, and lease management tools.

• Ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP and internal corporate accounting policies.

• Manage, mentor, and develop a team of hub accountants through training, guidance, and performance feedback.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related field.

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) credential.

• 7–10 years of progressive relevant experience in public accounting, preferably Big 4, or within a medium-to-large international organization.

• Demonstrated experience with internally developed software accounting, including capitalization assessments, cost tracking, and useful-life evaluations.

• Strong U.S. GAAP expertise, particularly ASC 350-40 for software, ASC 360 for fixed assets, and ASC 842 for leases.

• Experience with U.S. GAAP accounting, administration, and analysis, including SOX-compliant controls in multinational organizations operating across multiple currencies.

• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work independently and interact professionally across organizational levels.

• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment, supported by excellent organizational and time-management skills.

• Detail-oriented, analytical, and proactive approach to problem-solving.

• Ability to work independently while contributing effectively in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

• Strong relationship-building skills and experience working cross-functionally with different departments and levels of management.

• Experience with ERP and consolidation systems; SAP or OneStream experience is an advantage.

• Familiarity with lease accounting tools such as CoStar or Nakisa.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including intermediate-to-advanced Excel skills.

Benefits:

• Market-competitive base salary of $140,000–$165,000, depending on experience, qualifications, skills, and location.

• Potential eligibility for sales-based incentives or performance-based bonuses.

• Flexible remote working environment.

• Comprehensive health insurance.

• Industry-leading parental leave.

• Life insurance.

• Education support and learning opportunities.

• Volunteer time off.

• Access to LinkedIn Learning.

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).