How You’ll Make an Impact
We are looking for a driven and detail-oriented Accounting Manager to lead our growing accounting team. In this pivotal role, you'll oversee core accounting functions, manage a high-performing team, and ensure the accuracy and timeliness of our financial reporting. You’ll play a key role in advancing Strata’s financial operations, driving process improvements, and supporting strategic growth initiatives through strong analytical insights and robust internal controls.
Team Leadership & Development
- Lead, mentor, and develop a team of accountants and an Accounts Payable Specialist.
- Establish clear goals, provide regular feedback, and support career growth through performance coaching and development plans.
- Foster a collaborative and accountable team culture.
Month-End Close & Financial Reporting
- Oversee and ensure timely completion of the month-end close process.
- Review and approve journal entries and account reconciliations, including but not limited to:
- Cash
- Prepaid Expenses
- Fixed and Intangible Assets
- Accounts Payable and Accruals
- Intercompany Transactions
- All Operating Expense Accounts
- Conduct analytical reviews to interpret financial results and explain variances to support decision-making.
- Ensure compliance with GAAP, internal policies, and control procedures.
Year-End Reporting & Audit Management
- Prepare supplemental financial data for quarterly and annual financial statements.
- Serve as a key contact for internal and external auditors, managing audit requests and ensuring accurate and timely documentation.
Process Optimization & Systems
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives within the accounting function.
- Co-lead the implementation of AP automation workflows (e.g., Coupa) to streamline processes and reduce manual effort.
- Identify opportunities to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and scalability of financial operations.
What We’re Looking For:
- 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, including 2+ years in a leadership role
- CPA certification required
- Deep knowledge of GAAP and experience in preparing and reviewing financial statements
- Proven success managing a structured month-end close process and delivering under tight deadlines
- Strong experience with journal entries, reconciliations, and variance analysis
- Familiarity with internal controls, audit processes, and SOX compliance (if applicable)
- Proficiency in ERP systems (e.g., NetSuite) and AP automation tools (e.g., Coupa)
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel
- Exceptional leadership, communication, and organizational skills
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage shifting priorities
- Experience in SaaS or technology industries preferred
Estimated Salary Range: $101,000 - $130,000
Actual salary will be determined based on factors including, but not limited to, skill set and level of experience. This salary range is a good faith estimate of base pay. Strata also provides discretionary variable pay programs based on role. In addition, Strata provides a comprehensive benefits package including retirement benefits, health and welfare benefits, paid time off, parental leave, life and accident insurance, and other voluntary and well-being benefits.
Find out more about Strata benefits here.
How we work:
The preferred location for this role is in Chicago, IL or St. Louis, MO. We value our people spending time together and have campuses hosting in-person events located in both cities. We are truly a hybrid environment with all team members experiencing the flexibility to work from home.
Thinking about applying?
Research shows that women and underrepresented groups tend to apply to jobs only when they check every box on a job posting. If you’re currently reading this and hesitating to click “Apply” for that reason, we encourage you to go for it! A true passion and excitement for making an impact is just as important as work experience.
Should you require a reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please reach out to [email protected].
Here @ Strata…
Our culture is driven by our people solving problems together. We embrace learning, collaboration, and continuous career growth. Together, we lift our customers, our products, our company, and our community.
We believe that each of our team member’s unique perspectives and experiences is what drives innovation and positive change. Our individual differences are what make us a more forward-thinking organization. We foster a culture of inclusion, equity and belonging, regardless of race, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin.
Our Core Values:
While we celebrate what makes each member of our team unique, our core values are what connect us. They set clear expectations for how we approach our work and how each of us can positively influence the experience of our team and our customers.
- We connect with positive intent.
- We are helpful.
- We own it.
- We get better every day.
- We are humble.
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