Global Accounting Lead

Role OverviewAs our Global Accounting Lead, you'll play a key role in managing Certn's global accounting operations and ensuring our financial reporting is accurate, complete, and delivered on time. This role is hands-on, detail-oriented, and leadership-focused.What You Will DoLead the global month-end close process, review and approve journal entries, oversee accounts payable processes, maintain and improve global accounting processes and internal controls, and prepare and deliver internal financial reporting.Why It Might Be a FitYou'll lead and support a team of accounting professionals, help build a high-performing culture, and collaborate with Finance and FP&A teams to support budgeting, forecasting, and planning.RequirementsBachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related fieldCPA designation completed or in the final stages of completionStrong technical accounting knowledge, including GAAP and IFRS where applicableAdvanced Excel skills, including pivot tables, lookups, and formula logicExperience with ERP or accounting systems such as NetSuite, QuickBooks, Sage, or similar toolsStrong analytical and problem-solving skills, especially when reconciling data and identifying financial discrepanciesProven experience managing end-to-end month-end activities, including journal entries, account reconciliations, accruals, adjustments, and reporting deadlinesExperience preparing full sets of financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statementsStrong understanding of supporting schedules such as deferred revenue, prepaid expenses, intercompany accounts, and FX revaluationsPractical experience preparing or reviewing indirect tax filings and statutory submissionsComfort working with auditors, tax advisors, external accounting firms, or regulatory bodiesExperience identifying process improvements or implementing controls that improve accuracy, efficiency, or audit readinessStrong communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively across Finance, FP&A, Product, and external partnersPeople leadership experience, including the ability to mentor, delegate, coach, and support accounting team membersBenefits32 days of paid time off per yearCompany-paid benefits that start on day 1Remote-friendly and supportive flexible remote arrangementsWork-from-home allowanceProfessional development budgetOriginally posted on Himalayas