Manager – Accounting

About us

At Auctane, we are united by a passion to help sellers — wherever they are, however they operate — fulfill the promises they make to consumers. The Auctane mission is to fuel commerce through exceptional delivery. We make it possible for businesses to meet the ever rising expectations of their customers, and we make the world smaller and more accessible to consumers everywhere. Auctane brands enable hundreds of thousands of merchants to annually deliver billions of products — over $200 billion worth — to customers around the globe. And Auctane is just getting started.

Auctane is a team of shipping and software experts with a passion for helping merchants move their ideas, dreams and innovations around the globe. The Auctane family includes ShipStation, ShipWorks, ShipEngine, ShippingEasy, Stamps, Endicia, Metapack, Shipsi, GlobalPost, and Packlink. Our partners include Amazon, UPS, USPS, eBay, BigCommerce, Shopify, WooCommerce, and Walmart.

This position is hybrid (3 days per week in office) and is located in Austin, Texas.

Our values

About the role

The Manager, Accounting will play an integral role to ensure that Auctane’s financial information is complete, accurate, and appropriately facilitates decision-making. The role will be responsible for ensuring financial information is maintained in a way that facilitates smooth reviews and audit processes to meet various internal and/or regulatory requirements such as GAAP, SEC, and Sarbanes-Oxley. The Manager, Accounting will manage and develop junior team members and/or third-party resources; maintain detailed review of reconciliations, establishment and management of processes, preparation of reports, along with other general accounting and reporting functions as required. This role will report to a Director, Accounting.

This is a compelling opportunity to assume manager-level accounting responsibilities in a wide range of areas and gain valuable experience with a Company in the Internet space that was acquired by private equity firm Thoma Bravo for $6.6 billion in 2021.

About the Team

Auctane’s Finance & Accounting team is responsible for reporting accurate financial reporting to the public and investors, as well as driving strategic and financial decision-making processes across the Company. We partner with Senior Management and business unit leaders to analyze and drive long-term business performance.

What will you be doing?

• Ensure accounting records are accurate and complete on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis
• Streamline, develop, and optimize close processes, reporting requirements, and general ledger setup.
• Manage and/or execute recurring accounting processes.
• Review work performed by other accountants/accounting teams and manage the timeliness of month-end close. May perform work of those they supervise.
• Work closely with various departments to gather and analyze data used for the preparation of journal entries.
• Monitor and address treasury needs (e.g. bank balances, bill payments, etc.).
• Train, develop, and mentor team members and/or third-party resources.
• Analyze account balances at month-end and facilitate communication to management and other accounting team members, as necessary, and ensure resolution of issues.
• Ensure accounting policies and activities across different entities/brands align with corporate policies where appropriate.

• Prepare internal, external, and regulatory reports on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis, or as required
• Compile analysis/reports for the quarterly reviews, annual audits, or other requirements.
• Prepare reports for executive leadership to help make business decisions.
• Facilitate successful external review and audit processes to meet various regulatory requirements (e.g. GAAP, SEC, SOX, Lender Reporting).
• Establish and coordinate the implementation of accounting and internal control procedures in accordance with applicable requirements.
• Maintain records in accordance with Company’s internal controls and US GAAP and assemble documentation requested by auditors and other parties.
• Communicate effectively with Company’s auditors and other parties as necessary.
• Ensure that internal controls over financial reporting are adequately designed, implemented, and operating effectively.
• Manage staff and senior accounting team members and third-party resources, and direct supervision of administrative accounting staff
• Review work submitted by staff and senior accountants and manage accounting close processes.
• Coordinate and lead daily, monthly, and quarterly team activities
• Special projects and other related duties as assigned.
• Position may work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed (for example, should they occur during monthly and/or quarterly reporting cycles).

What are we looking for?

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field.
• CPA certification.
• 8+ years relevant finance and/or accounting experience post bachelor’s degree.
• 5+ years of experience in public accounting preferred.
• E-commerce, SaaS, or technology industry experience is a plus.

What will make you stand out?

• Strong verbal and written communication skills with an ability to interact with all levels of the organization.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision in a fast paced and deadline driven environment.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines, including facilitation of collaboration among multiple parties.
• Ability to problem solve.
• Ability to synthesize and data from multiple sources to facilitate decision-making.
• Detail oriented and analytical.
• Knowledge of US GAAP, financial statements, and internal controls.
• Familiarity with SEC reporting requirements is a plus.

The Tech

• Intermediate proficiency in Excel (e.g. vlookups, pivot tables).
• Experience with enterprise accounting software (e.g. NetSuite) a plus.
• Basic SQL, Google BigQuery, or other data analytics expertise is a plus.

What do we offer?

• • 📦 Discount on your personal shipment orders via stamps.com and GlobalPost.
  • 💙 Charitable donation matching! We are happy to support your initiatives by duplicating the amount donated.
  • 😊 Volunteer day. You can take 1 day off per year in order to participate in volunteering activities! We will love to see some pictures in our slack!
  • Referral Fee 🔗 We need your support in hiring top-class talent! We offer a referral bonus of 500-5K, depending on the complexity of the role and the hiring process.
  • ⚖️ Great work-life balance. We offer a flexible work schedule and will do our best to adapt to your situation. Working in a fast-paced environment can be intense, but that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t enjoy your free time!
  • 💜 An inclusive and upbeat work environment Leave your suit behind... business casual, jeans accepted kind of place! More importantly, our company culture promotes diversity and inclusion. The personality and opinions of each of our team members are important and valid, and we aim to offer all employees a safe environment where they can be themselves and thrive.
  • 🌍 A cross-cultural atmosphere We are a truly international team of over 20 nationalities that speak at least 10 languages. Our company language is English and all internal communication and company-wide meetings are in English.
  • 🏟️ Company events Work hard, play hard! We do our best every day, even at our regular team-building events.
  • 📺 Internal and external training, free access to online training platforms such as LinkedIn Learning.
  • 🏠 We are a hybrid company. All team members at Auctane in Austin come into the office Tuesday-Wed-Thursday.
  • 🌅 We offer 10 paid days off for U.S. holidays throughout the year!
  • 🏐 Health and Wellness: The well-being of our team is super important to us. Choose from different options that help you focus on your health.
  • 🛬Take the reins of your time off with our flexible PTO policy – because work-life balance should always be in your hands!
  • 🏢 Attractive office space in the heart of central Austin, Texas (free drinks, snacks…)
  • 🍽Indulge in weekly catered lunches at our office – a delicious perk to fuel your work.
  • 🚗Free garage parking directly across from the office building.
  • 🏋🏾‍♀️Fitness center in the office with Tonal Mirrors, Peletons, free weights, etc.
  • 💪🏽We offer a gym discount program to help you stay fit and healthy!
  • 🧘🏻‍♂️Find your zen right at the heart of our Austin office with weekly onsite yoga sessions – because balance is key to our vibrant workplace culture!
  • 💰401k employer matching program – because your future deserves a friendly boost!
  • 📚We offer education reimbursement to all employees, ensuring that you can pursue your educational goals while excelling in your career with us. Invest in your future and let us support your growth every step of the way.
  • 🐶We’ve got your furry friend covered with pet insurance discounts.
  • 📄Have a helpful legal sidekick right in your back pocket with our free access to Rocket Lawyer.
  • 🩺Get ready for hassle-free healthcare from the comfort of your couch – we offer free Telehealth services to keep you feeling your best!
  • 💆🏻‍♀️Treat yourself to relaxation on the regular – enjoy a monthly discount at Massage Envy.
  • 👕Get ready to rock our brand with style – we’ve got awesome company swag to offer!
  • ⭐️We conduct annual merit reviews to recognize and reward your hard work and achievements.
  • 🏡BenefitsHub platform to obtain perks and discounts on auto/home insurance, pet insurance, travel, fitness, etc.
  • 🚶🏽‍♀️Wellness programs with wellness discounts on medical benefit deduction and offers various company wellness activities/webinars and challenges such as Steps challenges and a Health Fair!
  • 💲Health savings account employer contribution for HSA medical plan enrollees.

Additional Position Duties: (The following is a list of what all employees, except those with medical accommodation, may be regularly required to do.)

• Sit for prolonged periods of time
• Utilize wrist and hands for a prolonged period of time
• Walk short distances
• Stand for short periods
• Speaking and conversing with others
• Lift up to 25lbs without assistance up to chest height

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