Accounting Manager, Statutory Accounting

Position Overview

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AlphaSense is a leading market intelligence and search platform powered by AI. We help sophisticated companies make informed decisions by providing insights from a vast universe of public and private content. Our recent acquisition of Tegus further enhances our capabilities, offering complementary products and content to our 4,000+ enterprise customers, including a majority of the S&P 500. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in New York City, AlphaSense has over 2,000 employees globally.

About the Team

The AlphaSense Finance team drives enterprise value by supporting capital allocation decisions. We enable intelligent, data-driven decision-making through financial analysis, scenario modeling, KPI tracking, and by acting as a critical thought partner to senior leadership.

About the Role

AlphaSense is seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Accounting Manager to join our Finance team. This role will be instrumental in managing statutory audit processes, accounting for stock-based compensation, tracking and reporting on debt instruments, and overseeing intercompany transactions and eliminations. The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of U.S. GAAP (and/or IFRS), experience in a multinational environment, and the ability to collaborate effectively with global teams.

Who You Are

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. CPA or Chartered Accountant strongly preferred.
• Experience: 7+ years of progressive accounting experience, with at least 2 years in a leadership or technical accounting role. Public Accounting experience is preferred.
• Technical Skills:
  • Deep understanding of U.S. GAAP, including ASC 718, ASC 470, ASC 810, and ASC 830. Experience with IFRS or other local GAAPs is a plus.
  • Proficiency with ERP systems (e.g., NetSuite), equity management platforms (e.g., Carta, Shareworks), and reporting tools (e.g., Workiva, DFIN, FloQast, Blackline).
• Soft Skills:
  • Excellent analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
  • Ability to translate technical accounting issues for non-technical audiences.
  • Detail-oriented with a high level of accuracy.
  • Professional demeanor and strong work ethic.
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively.

What You’ll Do

• Statutory Accounting & Audits:
  • Serve as a subject matter expert on statutory accounting principles and evolving regulatory requirements.
  • Lead the preparation and review of statutory financial statements for international entities, ensuring compliance with local GAAP.
  • Coordinate with external auditors and global service providers to ensure timely and compliant statutory audits.
  • Collaborate with Tax and Legal teams to support global compliance and regulatory reporting.
  • Drive standardization and automation of statutory reporting processes across jurisdictions.
• Stock-Based Compensation:
  • Oversee end-to-end accounting for equity transactions (RSUs, stock options, ESPPs, performance awards) in accordance with ASC 718.
  • Manage monthly and quarterly Stock-Based Compensation (SBC) close processes, including journal entries, reconciliations, and flux analyses.
  • Collaborate with Legal, HR, and Payroll teams to ensure accurate recording and reporting of equity compensation.
• Debt Instruments & Intercompany Transactions:
  • Track and report on debt instruments.
  • Oversee intercompany transactions and eliminations.