[Remote] Accounting Operations Manager

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Render is building a modern cloud platform for developers creating AI-native applications, and they are seeking an Accounting Operations Manager to support their rapid growth. This role involves owning critical operational processes, designing workflows, and improving accounting operations while collaborating with various business stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Own the accounting operations function, driving scalable, efficient, and well-controlled processes across procure-to-pay, payroll, expense management, corporate card programs, vendor management, and other operational accounting areas as the company grows
• Own accounts payable and payment operations, including vendor onboarding, invoice processing, payment execution, corporate card administration, expense management, and related controls
• Own accounting operations related to payroll including reconciliation of payroll liabilities, employee deductions, benefits, 401K, flexible spending plans and other payroll related accounts
• Ensure quarterly and annual payroll tax filings are accurate and timely in coordination with our payroll provider
• Own accounting operations systems and workflows, driving workflow redesign, automation initiatives, system implementations, and process improvements that strengthen internal controls, support audit readiness, reduce friction, and improve how employees interact with accounting processes
• Partner cross-functionally with Finance, People, IT& Security teams, and other stakeholders to improve operational workflows and strengthen controls across purchasing, payroll, expense management, and other accounting operations processes
• Act as a key partner during audits and compliance activities, owning assigned workstreams and coordinating across internal and external stakeholders
• Support the monthly financial close, including account reconciliations, variance analysis, journal entries, and preparation of management reporting
• Own balance sheet reconciliations for payroll, bank, accounts payable, prepaids, fixed assets, and other GL accounts
• Take ownership of special projects and evolving responsibilities in a fast-growing environment, bringing structure and follow-through to ambiguous work

Skills

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance or related field
• 7+ years of experience
• Experience implementing accounting systems and tooling
• Experience owning or supporting accounts payable, payroll accounting, or other operational accounting functions
• Experience leading cross-functional process improvement initiatives and driving adoption of new processes or systems
• Experience supporting financial statement audits and maintaining audit-ready processes and documentation
• Strong systems aptitude and experience leveraging technology to improve accounting processes
• Experience with balance sheet account reconciliations, including cash, prepaid expenses, fixed assets, accruals, and accounts payable
• Ability to operate independently, manage competing priorities, and drive projects to completion in a fast-paced environment
• Tech industry experience preferred
• Experience in a later-stage venture-backed environment
• Systems experience: Quick Books Online, Ramp and Rippling

Benefits

• 4 weeks of paid vacation.
• 14 weeks of fully paid parental leave for all parents to bond with a newly born, adopted, or fostered child. We will also work with you to create a supportive plan of return.
• Long-term disability, life insurance, and 401K plans.
• 100% employer-paid medical coverage and 99% employer-paid dental and vision coverage for you and a dependent. FSAs and HSAs are available as well.
• Monthly lifestyle stipend for wellness, mental health and therapy, hobbies, etc.
• Monthly cell phone and internet subsidy.
• Commuter benefits for Renders in the Bay Area, and home office stipends for remote Renders.
• Continuous learning benefits & related support.

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