Senior Manager, Accounting

Demandbase • San Francisco, CA

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About The Position

Demandbase is seeking a Senior Manager, Accounting to join our Accounting team. Reporting to the Sr. Director, Corporate Accounting and Reporting, this leader will play a key role in managing the corporate accounting function and driving an accurate, efficient month-end close process. This role has broad ownership across general ledger, payroll accounting, treasury operations, cash forecasting, and process improvement. It is a strong fit for someone who is both hands-on and strategic, and who can lead through complexity while improving systems, controls, and team performance. You will work closely with FP&A, banks, external service providers, and auditors, and help build a more scalable accounting operation as the company continues to grow.

Requirements

• 7+ years of progressive accounting experience, including at least 2+ years in a people management role
• Strong knowledge of accounting operations and corporate close processes
• Deep understanding of U.S. GAAP
• Experience with treasury activities such as cash forecasting, banking relationships, and fund transfers
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills
• Experience with NetSuite or a similar ERP platform
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Highly organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines

Nice To Haves

• CPA preferred
• Big 4 experience is a plus

Responsibilities

• Lead the global month-end close process and ensure accounting activities are completed accurately and on time
• Own key general ledger processes, including cash application, prepaids, accruals, allocations, consolidations, payroll accounting, AP accounting, vendor expense analysis, and financial statement variance analysis
• Lead treasury operations, including international fund transfers, cash management, cash forecasting, banking relationships, and investment policy oversight
• Partner closely with FP&A on forecast inputs and budget versus actual analysis
• Monitor compliance with loan covenants and escalate issues with urgency when needed
• Identify and implement process improvements, automation opportunities, and scalable workflows, including the thoughtful use of AI tools
• Establish and maintain strong internal controls, review procedures, and operating disciplines that support financial accuracy and audit readiness
• Support U.S. audits and international statutory audits, including coordination with external auditors and resolution of technical accounting questions
• Manage, mentor, and develop both onshore and offshore team members
• Define and monitor KPIs and QBRs for the team, with a focus on quality, consistency, service levels, and adherence to standard operating procedures

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed