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The Senior Accounting Manager will play a key leadership role in scaling Vercel’s accounting operations as the company continues to grow and mature, to operate with standards expected for a public company. Reporting to the Controller, this role will own core operational accounting areas, and will work in close partnership with another Senior Accounting Manager who leads the accounting close process, ensuring timely, accurate financial information that supports FP&A, leadership, and business decision-making. This role will lead and own several key accounting areas, including capitalized commissions, payroll accounting, and subsidiary accounting related to M&A activity, including post-acquisition integration. The role will manage, mentor and coach 1 accountant and will provide oversight and review the work of an offshore team.
Job Responsibility:
Own and lead the monthly and quarterly close for assigned areas, setting clear standards for accuracy, completeness, and timeliness, while reviewing team work, and providing guidance
Coach, mentor, and support the professional development of team members, providing regular feedback, career guidance, and growth opportunities
Oversee subsidiary accounting work performed by an offshore team, managing timelines, reviewing deliverables, and resolving issues
Work closely with FP&A and business partners to keep actuals, forecasts, and business assumptions aligned, and to flag issues early
Assist in implementing accounting policies and procedures to ensure all financial transactions are carried out in accordance with GAAP principles
Lead accounting work for acquisitions, including onboarding new entities and aligning policies and systems
Lead close and process improvements, simplifying workflows, strengthening controls, and scaling the function as the business grows
Design, implement, and evolve SOX-aligned controls that scale with the business, strengthen audit readiness, and support execution
Build and use AI agents and automation to eliminate manual work and free the team up for higher-value analysis
Own the audit relationship for your areas—preparing materials, answering questions, and keeping audits moving smoothly
Take the lead on cross-functional projects, while coaching and developing team members along the way
Requirements:
7+ years of accounting experience, including at least 3 years at a Big 4 firm and 2+ years in industry
3+ years of people management or supervisory experience, with a track record of leading and developing teams
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required
CPA required
Experience owning accounting for capitalized commissions
Exposure to M&A transactions, foreign subsidiaries, and post-acquisition integrations
Advanced knowledge of US GAAP and SOX, with the ability to apply guidance practically in a growing organization
Hands-on accounting leader with a strong sense of ownership, able to manage competing priorities while setting clear expectations and driving results across the team
Process-minded and curious, with experience leveraging AI, automation, and systems to improve accuracy, efficiency, and scalability
Experienced cross-functional partner, aligning accounting processes with how the business operates and how leadership needs to see the results
Clear, confident communicator who collaborates effectively across teams and translates accounting concepts into plain language for non-accountants
Thrives in fast-moving, evolving environments, balancing speed with sound judgment as the company grows
What we offer:
Competitive compensation package, including equity
Inclusive Healthcare Package
Learn and Grow - we provide mentorship and send you to events that help you build your network and skills
Flexible Time Off
We will provide you the gear you need to do your role, and a WFH budget for you to outfit your space as needed