Accounting Manager

About MirrorWeb 

MirrorWeb is a fast-growing, Manchester-born scale-up with headquarters in Austin, Texas. We've earned a global reputation for enabling financial firms to manage risk through cutting-edge data archiving and supervision solutions. We help organisations meet their compliance needs more efficiently than ever before. Our platform captures, monitors and stores all digital communications - whether it's emails, MS Teams conversations, iMessages, or anything else. This helps businesses comply with strict regulations and avoid costly fines like the $5 billion issued by the SEC in 2023. 

Our mission is simple: to allow firms to communicate freely and confidently with the knowledge that all messages will be monitored and flagged in real-time if noncompliant. Having recently secured significant investment from a U.S. growth equity firm, we're ready for our next phase of rapid expansion in the U.S. market and beyond. 

About The Role 

We're seeking an experienced Accounting Manager to own and elevate our accounting function as we scale. Based in our Austin office, you'll be instrumental in building robust financial processes, ensuring compliance, and providing the financial visibility our leadership team needs to make informed decisions. This is a hands-on role where you'll manage the full spectrum of accounting operations whilst building systems and processes that can scale with our ambitious growth plans.  This role reports to the VP Finance and represents a clear path to Controller within 12-24 months.  

Key Responsibilities 

Financial Reporting & Close Management

• Own and drive the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, ensuring accuracy and timeliness of financial statements 

• Prepare financial reports, variance analyses, and management reporting packages to inform executive decision-making 

• Document footnotes, disclosures, and supporting schedules to supplement financial reporting 

• Manage foreign currency accounting, including recording transactions in multiple currencies, maintaining foreign currency balance sheet accounts, and calculating gains/losses 

• Ensure compliance with US GAAP while optimizing for a fast and efficient close that can withstand business growth pressures 

Revenue Recognition & Cost Management 

• Ensure accurate and timely revenue recognition in accordance with ASC 606 for SaaS subscription revenue 

• Review customer contracts and sales agreements to determine appropriate accounting treatment 

• Monitor deferred revenue and prepaid expenses specific to subscription-based business model 

• Develop managerial accounting processes to provide visibility into relevant cost centers 

• Implement and maintain charge codes to allocate costs to various teams, projects, and customer accounts 

Operational Accounting Excellence 

• Oversee day-to-day accounting operations including accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general ledger activities 

• Manage the full AR and AP cycles, from invoicing to cash application across multiple currencies 

• Maintain accurate customer master data and billing information for both domestic and international clients 

• Manage chart of accounts to ensure proper alignment with the nature of our business 

• Oversee travel & expense management 

• Manage sales tax compliance across multiple jurisdictions, including SaaS-specific tax requirements 

Controls, Compliance & Systems 

• Establish and document internal accounting policies and procedures to ensure consistency, compliance, and scalability 

• Implement effective internal controls across key processes, including procure-to-pay and quote-to-cash 

• Coordinate external audits and tax fillings ensuring alignment with GAAP standards  

• Design and implement scalable accounting processes and workflows to support company growth 

• Ensure accuracy and completeness of financial data across systems, working cross-functionally to improve integrations between accounting, billing, CRM, and expense management platforms 

• Optimize use of Xero and
  Maxio and other SaaS-specific tools  

Treasury & Cash Management 

• Assist with day-to-day cash operations and support treasury functions, including cash forecasting 

• Optimize cash flow across currencies and manage foreign exchange exposure 

• Develop strategies to mitigate currency risk 

Team Leadership & Collaboration 

• Supervise and mentor accounting staff, including accounts payable/receivable specialists 

• Partner with Revenue Operations and Sales teams to ensure accurate contract tracking and revenue reporting 

• Collaborate with FP&A on budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning activities 

• Build trusted relationships across finance, sales, and operations teams 

Qualifications 

Required 

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field 

• CPA certification (or actively pursuing) 

• 5-7 years of progressive accounting experience, with at least 2 years in a supervisory role 

• Deep knowledge of US GAAP with hands-on experience in financial reporting, audits, and accounting systems implementation 

• Proven experience managing month-end close, financial reporting, and operational accounting functions 

• Strong understanding of ASC 606 revenue recognition for SaaS companies 

• Experience with multi-currency accounting, foreign exchange management, and international transactions 

• Proficiency in accounting software and advanced Excel skills 

• Familiarity with NetSuite, Sage Intacct, or similar cloud-based ERP systems 

• Experience with SaaS metrics (MRR, ARR, churn, LTV, CAC) 

Preferred 

• Public accounting experience  

• Experience with high-growth startups or companies in scaling phase 
• Familiarity with international accounting standards (IFRS) and experience managing accounting for companies with UK or international operations 
• Experience in regulated industries, particularly financial services