Accounting Manager, Statutory Accounting

Position Overview

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AlphaSense is a leading market intelligence and search platform that empowers professionals to make smarter decisions. With a foundation in AI, AlphaSense provides crucial insights from a vast array of content, including equity research, company filings, expert calls, and news. The recent acquisition of Tegus further strengthens AlphaSense's mission by expanding its content and product capabilities. Trusted by over 4,000 enterprise customers, including a majority of the S&P 500, AlphaSense was founded in 2011 and operates globally with offices in multiple countries.

About the Team

The AlphaSense Finance team is dedicated to driving enterprise value by supporting strategic capital allocation decisions. They provide financial analysis, scenario modeling, performance tracking, and serve as key advisors to senior leadership, enabling data-driven decision-making.

About the Role

AlphaSense is looking for a detail-oriented and experienced Accounting Manager to join its Finance team. This role will focus on managing statutory audit processes, accounting for stock-based compensation, tracking and reporting on debt instruments, and overseeing intercompany transactions. The ideal candidate will have a strong grasp of U.S. GAAP and/or IFRS, experience in a multinational environment, and excellent cross-functional collaboration skills.

Who You Are

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. CPA or Chartered Accountant is 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-finance teams.
  • 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:
  • Act 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 different jurisdictions.
• Stock-Based Compensation:
  • Oversee the end-to-end accounting for equity transactions, including RSUs, stock options, ESPPs, and 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.