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Candescent is a forward-thinking technology company transforming how financial institutions deliver Intelligent Banking experiences. We unite digital banking, account opening, and branch solutions that power and connect digital banking, account opening, and branch solutions—creating seamless engagement across digital, remote, and in-person channels.

Our Experience-Led, Intelligence-Driven approach combines human-centered design with data, automation, and cloud-based innovation. Built on an API-first architecture, our extensible ecosystem enables institutions to adapt quickly, integrate easily, and unlock new opportunities for growth—turning every customer interaction into a moment of clarity, confidence, and connection.

Candescent is seeking a Senior Corporate Accounting Manager to support continued growth in a dynamic, post–spin-off FinTech environment. This newly created role will lead technical accounting research, policy development, and complex accounting matters, with a strong emphasis on SaaS revenue recognition and software-related accounting.

This is a highly visible position offering the opportunity to shape the Company’s technical accounting framework, partner cross‑functionally with senior stakeholders, and play a key role in ensuring accurate, compliant, and scalable financial reporting.

Reporting & Collaboration

Reports directly to the Vice President of Accounting / Corporate Controller
Partners closely with the Executive Director of Accounting, FP&A, Legal, Sales Operations, Product/R&D, and other cross‑functional teams
Serves as a key technical accounting liaison to external auditors

Key Responsibilities

Technical Accounting & Policy Leadership

Lead technical accounting research and prepare clear, well-supported memoranda for complex transactions, with a primary focus on ASC 606 (SaaS revenue recognition), software capitalization, and other software-related accounting topics
Serve as a subject matter expert on ASC 606, including contract reviews, revenue assessments, documentation of conclusions, and consistent policy application
Monitor new accounting standards and guidance; assess impacts and drive timely implementation

Contract & Transaction Review

Review customer, vendor, and other commercial agreements to evaluate accounting implications and ensure appropriate and timely recognition under U.S. GAAP
Partner with Sales, Legal, and Deal Desk teams to support transaction structuring and accounting outcomes

Financial Reporting & Close Support

Support monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes by resolving technical accounting issues
Assist with preparation and review of financial statement disclosures and related supporting documentation
Support consolidated financial reporting in a growing, multi-entity environment

Controls, Process, & Audit

Develop, document, and maintain accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls to support consistent and compliant financial reporting
Act as a primary point of contact for external auditors on technical accounting matters, coordinating requests and providing audit support

Cross-Functional Partnership & Enablement

Collaborate with FP&A, Product, Engineering, Legal, and other stakeholders to ensure accounting considerations are embedded early in business decisions
Provide training and guidance to accounting, finance, and non-finance partners on technical accounting topics and policy updates
Mentor team members and contribute to a strong, collaborative accounting culture

Qualifications:

Required

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
CPA required
8+ years of progressive accounting experience, including public accounting and/or relevant industry experience
Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, with deep expertise in ASC 606 and software/SaaS accounting
Proven ability to research accounting guidance and prepare high-quality technical accounting memoranda
Experience drafting and implementing accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls
Experience supporting consolidated financial statements and disclosures
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, growth-oriented FinTech or SaaS environment

Preferred

Big 4 public accounting experience at the Manager level or higher
Experience working with SaaS, FinTech, or software companies
Exposure to other complex accounting areas such as business combinations, leases, impairments, and equity-based compensation
Experience with ERP systems; NetSuite preferred
MBA a plus, but not required

MUST BE WILLING TO COME INTO MELLVILLE, NY OFFICE 5 DAYS A WEEK

The base salary range for this position is $137,000 – $177,000 per year. This range represents the expected base compensation for this role and is based on factors such as skills, experience, geographic location, and job‑related qualifications.

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