Accounting Manager

About Responsive

Responsive (formerly RFPIO) is the global leader in strategic response management software, transforming how organizations share and exchange critical information. The AI-powered Responsive Platform is purpose-built to manage responses at scale, empowering companies across the world to accelerate growth, mitigate risk and improve employee experiences. Nearly 2,000 customers have standardized on Responsive to respond to RFPs, RFIs, DDQs, ESGs, security questionnaires, ad hoc information requests and more. Responsive is headquartered in Portland, OR, with additional offices in Kansas City, MO and Coimbatore, India. Learn more at responsive.io.

About the Role

Responsive, the leading response management software solution on the market, is looking for an Accounting Manager to join our accounting and finance team. This individual will assist in day-to-day accounting operations, with specific focus on systems and project rollouts, Balance Sheet variance analysis, month end closing review  and accounts receivable collections, for our global operations. A successful candidate will be highly organized, detail-oriented and driven to make an impact on the company’s operations. Reporting to the  Controller, the Accounting Manager should be comfortable adapting to changing circumstances and be capable of influencing and affecting change at the highest levels of the organization.

Essential Responsibilities

• Identify the underlying risk that exists in Balance Sheet and provide a view to Controller and CFO
• Support  month-end and year-end close as needed, including journal entries, account reconciliations, variance analysis of financial statements, and reporting.
• Detect inconsistencies and review variances, rectify any accounting error prior to book close window.
• Ensure appropriate change governance is followed across all transformation initiatives.  Lead automation project initiatives, including new Net Suite modules, A/P and A/R automation tools.
• Weekly review of Accounts Receivables, collections and cashflow, and action plans for improvement
• Manage the preparation and filing of tax returns including  sales tax, income tax and other filings, ensuring the company’s compliance with applicable regulations.
• Drive process improvement and continued improvement of controls and applications
• Mentor a small team of leads and individual contributors
• Implement and maintain internal controls, including compliance and SOP documents

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business (Chartered/Cost Accountant a plus)

Experience

• 10+ years of experience in public or corporate accounting with progressive responsibility.
• 5+ in a supervisory or management position, overseeing accounting teams.
• Prior experience managing the preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements, ensuring compliance with GAAP and company policies.
• Experience liaising with external auditors and facilitating the audit process.
• Prior experience in the SaaS / technology industry is a plus.

Knowledge Ability & Skills

• Highly proficient in all Google and Microsoft collaboration products such as Excel, Powerpoint, Google docs
• Highly adaptable to ERP systems (experience with Netsuite ERP and Salesforce CRM a plus)
• Excellent prioritization and organizational skills, attention to detail and accuracy