Manager - Accounting & Financial Reporting at Airbase

Radnor, Pennsylvania, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Accounting, Finance, Industrial GasesIndustries

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or business from an accredited college or university
  • Active Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
  • 8+ years of progressively responsible experience in financial reporting and/or financial accounting
  • Detailed knowledge and strong understanding of IFRS
  • Proven ability to conduct technical accounting research and apply standards to practical business situations
  • Ability to lead, direct, and mentor a team of accounting staff, including those in the BSC
  • Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills
  • Ability to effectively interface and collaborate with various internal/external stakeholders
  • Strong client service mindset and proven ability to work with management to strengthen internal controls and drive operational efficiencies
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a rapidly-changing, complex matrixed organization
  • Proficiency in a major ERP system (e.g., SAP, Oracle, NetSuite); SAP & BPC experience strongly preferred
  • Preferred Qualifications
  • Master of Business Administration (MBA)
  • Public accounting experience and/or exposure to medium-to-large multi-national companies

Responsibilities

  • Manage the complete month-end closing process, including review and approval of complex journal entries and accruals (e.g., hedge accounting, IFRS 16, deferred compensation, business insurance, key provisions and reserves)
  • Direct the accurate and timely execution of financial and statistical close processes in collaboration with the BSC, ensuring general ledger account reconciliation and analysis
  • Coordinate the preparation and submission of financial reporting packages to global corporate headquarters (balance sheet, income statement, statement of cash flows)
  • Provide leadership, direction, and training to accounting staff to foster professional development and team proficiency
  • Collaborate with management to develop and implement best practice solutions that strengthen the internal control environment and drive operational efficiencies
  • Serve as central liaison for subsidiaries on accounting matters, collaborating with stakeholders (Corporate Controller, Director of Financial Control, CFO, auditors, Business Unit Management, Tax, Treasury, Corporate Development, Legal)
  • Conduct technical accounting research
  • Manage various ad hoc projects
  • Support the Business Service Center (BSC) in Argentina
  • Other duties as assigned

Skills

CPA
Financial Reporting
Month-End Close
Journal Entries
Accruals
Hedge Accounting
IFRS 16
Technical Accounting
Financial Close Processes

Airbase

Spend management and AP automation platform

About Airbase

Airbase offers a spend management platform that helps businesses manage their financial operations more effectively. The platform includes services such as guided procurement, accounts payable automation, expense management, and corporate card management. These features allow companies to control their spending, streamline procurement processes, and automate accounts payable tasks. Airbase's software is designed to be user-friendly, providing visibility and control over spending for clients ranging from small businesses to large corporations. Unlike many competitors, Airbase also fosters a community for finance professionals through its Slack group, Off the Ledger, where users can share insights and ask questions. The goal of Airbase is to provide businesses with the tools they need to manage their finances efficiently and ensure compliance globally.

San Francisco, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2017Year Founded
$88MTotal Funding
ACQUISITIONCompany Stage
Enterprise Software, FintechIndustries
201-500Employees

Risks

Competition from Amazon Business could threaten Airbase's market share in spend management.
Paylocity's acquisition may disrupt existing client relationships or service offerings.
Rapid AI integration may face adoption challenges, impacting customer satisfaction.

Differentiation

Airbase offers a comprehensive spend management platform with AP automation and corporate card management.
The platform provides real-time insights into spending, enhancing decision-making for mid-market firms.
Airbase's partnership with Sardine enhances fraud prevention, increasing platform security and client trust.

Upsides

AI-powered Touchless AP reduces manual processing time, boosting efficiency and cost savings.
Paylocity's acquisition could expand Airbase's resources and accelerate growth and innovation.
New spend analytics and vendor management features offer better financial control for clients.

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