Accounting Manager

at  AERIES SOFTWARE LLC

We’re looking for an Accounting Superstar!
All About Aeries
Aeries is a student information system (SIS) that serves millions of users throughout California and Texas. We are the fastest-growing SIS and are looking to accelerate that growth by increasing our sales in California and Texas. Our mission is to deliver data-driven, intuitive, and innovative solutions that empower communities to advance student success. Our vision at Aeries is to build a world where data empowers educators. We believe strongly in the supporting role of technology in education but recognize that there’s no replacement for the wisdom and determination of the real people supporting students’ academic successes every day. That’s why our goal is to build tools that allow educators to focus on what they do best: educating.
Aeries prioritizes quality of life, user experience, and long-term success of those we serve. We build strong, lasting, meaningful relationships with our 700+ customers and our 125 team members.
All About the Job
We’re looking for a highly skilled and experienced Accounting Manager! In this role, you will assist the Controller in managing monthly closing, financial statements and reports, accounts payable, revenue recognition, and treasury. This role requires a deep understanding of accounting principles and best practices, to ensure accuracy, compliance, and efficiency. Joining Aeries Software as our Accounting Manager offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to our continued financial success. If you have a passion for numbers and thrive in a collaborative environment, we invite you to apply and be a part of our dynamic team!

Your mission

• Assist Controller in all aspects of the controllership function including general ledger, month end close process and consolidation, accounts payable, revenue recognition, and treasury.
• Establish and maintain corporate accounting policies and procedures to ensure compliance with US GAAP and other laws/regulations.
• Promote and maintain an effective internal control environment
• Assist in the preparation of monthly/quarterly reporting packages summarizing business results including revenue, expense, and earnings, financial position (balance sheet and cash flow) and other key operating metrics.
• File sales, franchise and business tax returns in applicable jurisdictions
• Prepare external financial statements and collaborate with external auditors to ensure completeness of all documentation required for annual financial and statutory audits.
• Work with Controller, FP&A, and other members of senior leadership and the executive team to prepare board and investor materials.
• Support the Controller and executive team on key financial and technical accounting decisions.
• Work cooperatively with and across functions and all levels of the Company on key initiatives and projects
• Identify and mitigate financial risks

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Supervises the AP and AR function

All About You

Knowledge and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field; CPA or CMA certification strongly preferred.
• 5-7 years’ experience in Accounting,
• Proven experience in financial management
• Experience working in EdTech/SAAS companies is preferred
• Proficiency with Intacct is preferred
• Excellent leadership and communication skills.
• Advanced Excel experience is preferred
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field. CPA is desired but not required
• Detail-oriented with a high degree of accuracy

Position Details

Work Location

• HQ is in Orange, California. Hybrid work arrangement may be considered for a superb candidate

Travel Requirements

• Minimal to no travel

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods of sitting or standing at a desk and working on a computer.

Compensation

• $100,000 - $125,000 annual salary, based on experience and skills
• Bonuses awarded for exceptional performance and other metric-driven initiatives
• Benefits include:
• Medical coverage for employees and dependents with low premiums
• Health Savings Account with employer contributions
• Dental and Vision plan with premiums covered 100% for employees
• 401(k) plan with employer match
• Generous PTO
• 11 paid holidays with additional closure from Dec 26 – Dec 31
• Paid Volunteer & Bereavement time
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Company-sponsored in-person events and virtual gatherings

Aeries’ Integrity
Aeries Software provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
Aeries Software, Inc., is unable to sponsor, or take over sponsorship of, employment visas at this time.

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