Accounting Manager

ABOUT US

ELSA - English Language Speech Assistant is a mobile application and Web tool currently helping millions of learners to perfect their English pronunciation through our state-of-the-art voice recognition technology and Artificial Intelligence digital pronunciation coach.

We are B2C and B2B focused, selling a variety of products to Individuals, Schools, Airlines, other Apps and more.

We have built out our track record with high-caliber teams:

• TechCrunch product coverage
• TechCrunch series C coverage
• Bloomberg
• “The Best Digital Learning App” at Reimagine Education 2016
• The 2016 winner of the world’s largest startup competition SXSWEdu Launch
• Recently invested by Google AI’s fund
• Recognized as Top 5 Best Artificial Intelligence Apps (by Research Sniper), and Top 4 Companies Using AI To Transform The World (by Forbes)
• Proven mobile app product with a growing user base of millions of people from 101 countries

Position - Accounting Manager

Location- Working from Home, any time zone.

The Role:

We’re looking for an amazing Accounting Manager, who will report to the Corporate Controller and actively manage ELSA’s monthly financial close, support process improvements and implementation of controls across the company, and assist with annual audits, tax reporting and other ad-hoc projects. This candidate must be able to roll-up their sleeves, be hands-on and collaborate with ELSA’s global teams effectively. Ideally, s/he will have demonstrated achievement, in a fast-paced and rapidly evolving start-up environment and or with a subscription-focused business. 

Job Responsibilities Include:

Responsibilities:

• Own monthly financial close process, including preparing revenue waterfall in accordance with ASC 606, consolidation of subsidiaries, reconciliations of balance sheet accounts, and preparation of financial statements
• Coordinate and communicate with local accountants of ELSA’s global subsidiaries in relation to the monthly reporting package and other ad-hoc requests
• Support process improvements and assist in implementing additional controls to ultimately shorten the number of days to close
• Review and process weekly accounts-payable and accounts-receivable
• Assist in ERP implementation and subsequent maintenance and accounting
• Assist in reviewing budget vs. actual reports and work closely with FP&A manager to communicate with internal owners
• Assist as needed with annual audit and tax reports preparation and submission
• Assist with ad-hoc accounting projects as well as cross-functional initiatives with other departments
• Stay up to date on relevant accounting GAAP and assist in implementation as needed

Qualities:

• Business-minded and hands-on attitude
• Ability to work independently and communicate effectively in a fast-paced environment
• Detail oriented and ability to multitask and prioritize
• Strong Excel and Google sheet skills

Education:

• MBA/Bachelor’s degree in accounting or equivalent experience
• CPA - preferred

Experience:

• 3+ years of relevant accounting experience in the Technology SAAS sector
• Experience with QB & Oracle NetSuite and/or other relevant financial planning tools; experience in implementing or upgrading systems preferred 
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP accounting, ASC 606 application, and understanding of month-end close accounting processes and operations including journal-entries, reconciliations, billing and accruals
• Experience working with international teams preferred