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AssetWatch is seeking a high-caliber Accounting Manager to join its finance team. This hands-on role involves managing the company's accounting operations, ensuring compliance with U.S. GAAP, and overseeing financial reporting. The successful candidate will collaborate closely with senior leadership to enhance financial procedures and support the company's growth. This position is critical as the company prepares for system transitions and international expansion.
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Dear Hiring Manager,
I am writing to express my interest in the Accounting Manager position at AssetWatch. With over 5 years of progressive accounting experience and a deep understanding of U.S. GAAP, I am excited about the opportunity to contribute to your innovative team. I am particularly impressed by AssetWatch's commitment to excellence and its remote-first culture, which aligns with my professional values. I am eager to bring my skills in financial reporting and process improvement to support your company's growth.
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I have extensive experience ensuring compliance with U.S. GAAP through my previous roles, where I managed financial reporting and internal controls.
I prioritize tasks, delegate effectively, and implement streamlined processes to ensure timely completion of the month-end close.
I focus on automation, documentation, and continuous training to reduce errors and enhance efficiency in accounting operations.
I maintain open communication and utilize collaborative tools to ensure alignment and facilitate projects across different departments.
I have worked with NetSuite in my previous roles, utilizing its features for financial reporting and accounts management effectively.
AssetWatch serves global manufacturers by powering manufacturing uptime through the delivery of an unparalleled condition monitoring experience, with a passion to care about the assets our customers care for every day. We are a devoted and capable team that includes world-renowned engineers and distinguished business leaders united by a common goal – To build the future of predictive maintenance. As we enter the next phase of rapid growth, we are seeking people to help lead the journey.
What’s The Opportunity
We are seeking a high-caliber Accounting Manager to join our growing finance team, reporting to the Director of Accounting. This individual will be responsible for managing the company’s accounting operations, ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial reporting, and building scalable processes to support the company’s rapid growth. This is a hands-on accounting manager role that will manage the close process, financial reporting, internal controls, system implementations, accounts payable, expense reports and payroll.
In addition to reporting to the Director of Accounting, the Accounting Manager will work closely with the CFO, the VP of Accounting, and other cross functional teams to strengthen financial procedures, infrastructure, and elevate team performance. This is a critical role as we prepare for major system transitions, increased operational complexity, and international expansion.
What you’ll do:
- Manage all aspects of accounting operations, including general ledger, monthly/quarterly/annual close processes
- Ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP, internal controls, and company accounting policies
- Oversee AP, responsible for Fixed Assets, inventory and other core operational accounting processes
- Prepare, review and approve journal entries, account reconciliations, and monthly financial statements
- Responsible for intercompany revenue, billing and statutory audits of foreign subsidiaries
- Manage and optimize the close calendar to ensure timely, accurate, and consistent reporting
- Manage bank transactions and serve as a backup for payroll processing
- Ensure a structured, efficient close process with a goal of completing month-end within 5–7 business days
- Manage multiple workstreams and competing priorities while meeting internal and external deadlines
Systems & Process Improvement
- Assist in implementation of the chosen accounting tools, initiate process improvements using AI tools
- Enhance documentation, standard operating procedures, automation, and internal workflows to reduce manual errors, increase transparency, and support scalability
- Support integrations of key systems such as expense reimbursement, credit cards, banking and HRIS
Compliance & Special Projects
- Provide timely supports for annual and interim financial audits
- Monitor evolving compliance requirements
- Support special projects tied to business expansion, cost accounting, or new policy implementation
- Coordinate effectively with offshore team members and contribute to global process alignment
This role is located in the United States.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree required, degree in accounting preferred.
- CPA is preferred; candidates with sufficient accounting coursework to meet CPA eligibility will also be considered
- 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, including related experience in a complex or high-growth environment
- Deep knowledge of US GAAP, internal controls, and financial reporting; experience with IFRS preferred
- Working knowledge of NetSuite preferred
- Exceptional Excel and analytical skills; experience with reporting tools and dashboards a plus
- Proven ability to be a part of high-performing teams
- Effective communicator with strong project management skills
- Experience in SaaS, equipment leasing, or manufacturing environments is a plus
- Proven ability to multitask, prioritize, and deliver under tight deadlines
- Experience working with offshore teams and/or in international or multi-entity environments
- Direct experience contributing to a 5-day close process
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The base salary range for this full-time position is posted below, plus equity and benefits. Variable pay, bonuses, and other cash compensation will be discussed throughout the interview process.
The salary range was determined by role, level, and location. Individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range applicable to your location during the hiring process.
AssetWatch Salary Range (US)
$117,000—$145,000 USD
What We Offer:
AssetWatch is a remote-first company that puts people at the center of everything we do. We want our team members to thrive – that’s why we offer a range of benefits and perks designed to support your well-being, growth, and work-life balance.
- Competitive compensation package including stock options
- Flexible work schedule
- Comprehensive benefits including retirement plan match
- Opportunity to make a real impact every day
- Work with a dynamic and growing team
- Unlimited PTO
We have a distributed team that works remotely across locations in the United States and Ontario, Canada. Collaboration within core working hours is required.
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