Accounting Supervisor

Rightworks offers the only intelligent cloud purpose-built for accounting firms and professionals. Backed by award-winning support, our fully managed IT and applications ensure customers have secure, reliable, on-demand access to their technology. We provide a curated software ecosystem that simplifies the complexity of running an accounting firm or small business, supported by a community of thought leaders, peer networks, and educational resources. Our success is made possible by leveraging decades of specialized experience in leading accounting firms, SMBs and technology companies. Thousands of Firms and SMBs count on us to run their business every day. 

We have a great team, we’re growing fast and have a winning culture based on innovation, teamwork, and mutual respect. 

Job Overview 

We are seeking an experienced and driven Accounting Supervisor to oversee and lead the financial close process while ensuring compliance with GAAP and maintaining the integrity of our financial reporting. This role is pivotal to ensuring accurate and timely financial data for decision-making in a fast-moving SaaS and cloud-hosting business environment. The ideal candidate will be a hands-on leader with a strong understanding of SaaS-specific accounting nuances, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and have the ability to manage and develop a high-performing team.
Note: This is a hybrid position, with the potential for up to 2-3 days per week in our Nashua, NH headquarters depending on location. 

Key Responsibilities: 

Financial Close Leadership: 

• Manage and drive the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, including preparation, review, and finalization of financial statements. 

• Ensure compliance with SaaS-specific revenue recognition standards, including ASC 606, and accounting for deferred revenue. 

• Lead and own the close calendar, ensuring deadlines are met and cross-functional dependencies are aligned. 

Team Management: 

• Supervise, mentor, and develop a team of accounting professionals, fostering a high-performance culture. 

• Provide ongoing training to enhance team knowledge of SaaS accounting and cloud-hosting business operations. 

• GAAP Compliance: 

• Oversee the preparation and review of journal entries, reconciliations, and account analyses, ensuring adherence to US GAAP and company policies. 

• Monitor and analyze general ledger activity, ensuring proper classification of costs (e.g., hosting costs, R&D capitalization). 

Process Improvement & Autonomy: 

• Identify, recommend, and implement process improvements to optimize the close process and enhance reporting efficiency. 

• Leverage ERP systems and automation tools to streamline workflows and reduce manual processes. 

Collaboration & Reporting: 

• Act as a liaison between accounting and cross-functional teams, including FP&A, revenue operations, and procurement, to ensure alignment on financial data. 

• Collaborate with external auditors, supporting annual audit requirements and delivering audit-ready workpapers. 

• Provide accurate and timely reporting of KPIs relevant to a SaaS/cloud-hosting environment, including customer lifetime value (CLTV) and annual recurring revenue (ARR). 

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; CPA certification preferred. 

• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, including 2+ years in a supervisory role. 

• Strong understanding of SaaS and cloud-hosting business models, including ASC 606, revenue recognition, and deferred revenue accounting. 

• Expertise in US GAAP with a focus on technical accounting for SaaS and subscription-based businesses. 

• Proficiency with ERP systems (e.g., Sage Intacct, NetSuite, SAP, or similar); experience with SaaS-specific tools like Salesforce or Spiff is a plus. 

• Advanced Excel skills with the ability to analyze and present complex data clearly. 

• Proven ability to work autonomously in a fast-paced, high-growth environment. 

• Strong leadership, problem-solving, and organizational skills. 

Eligibility Requirements 

• This role is open to US Citizens or permanent residents authorized to work in the United States. Rightworks LLC is unable to offer visa sponsorship.

• Due to specific state regulations, we are unable to accept applications from residents of California, Hawaii, or Alaska.

• Relocation will not be offered for this position. 

Benefits 

To provide best-in-class solutions, we need a best-in-class team. We offer competitive salaries to recruit the best talent. We provide company paid short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance and a generous 401K match. We offer highly affordable medical, dental, vision coverage, and many other valuable benefits. We offer a generous PTO bank, and numerous paid holidays, affording you the time to be there for what is important in your life. We encourage giving back to our communities by providing volunteer paid time off. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer! 

This job description may not be inclusive of all assigned duties, responsibilities, or aspects of the job described, and may be amended at any time at the sole discretion of the employer.