Who are we
Founded in 2017, Lokalise is a cloud-based translation management system that helps businesses streamline their localization processes. It provides a platform for managing translations of software, websites, mobile apps, and other digital content. Overall, Lokalise helps businesses improve their time-to-market, increase translation quality, and reduce costs associated with localization.
Location
Even though our company operates exclusively on a remote basis, you are required to reside in Europe (inc UK) and have legal work eligibility within the country you will be based.
About
Are you a seasoned accounting professional with a passion for precision and a knack for process improvement? Do you enjoy leading teams and navigating the complexities of a rapidly growing SaaS environment? If you’re looking for a place where your expertise can drive meaningful change, we want to hear from you!
As an Accounting Manager, you'll have the opportunity to oversee crucial accounting functions, guide a talented team, and ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations. You will also act as a trusted advisor and subject matter expert in accounting and compliance, providing strategic insights and guidance.
Think you’re ready to make a difference? Read on to learn more!
You Will
- Coordinate and execute the month-end close process for three entities (USA, UK, Latvia), preparing timely and accurate consolidated and standalone financial statements.
- Maintain compliance with regulatory requirements and internal policies, including US GAAP standards (ASC 340-40, ASC 606, ASC 718 and others).
- Coordinate audit activities and liaise with external auditors and advisors to ensure successful completion and compliance.
- Evaluate, implement, and maintain financial systems and software to enhance reporting and operational efficiency.
- Mentor and develop a small team of accounting professionals, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and learning.
- Complete ad-hoc projects
You Must Have
- At least 7 years of progressive experience in full close-cycle accounting; preferably at a rapidly scaling tech SaaS business, with a minimum of 2 years in leadership roles.
- Possesses professional certifications such as CPA, CGMA, ACCA, ACAF, or similar
- Strong knowledge of accounting practices and U.S. GAAP, and regulatory requirements.
- Advanced Excel skills and a working knowledge of accounting software, e.g. Rillet, Netsuite, SAP or similar.
- Proven track record of leading major financial projects, such as system implementations or process automation.
- Familiarity with SaaS-specific metrics (e.g., MRR, ARR, CAC, churn, etc.)
- A demonstrated ability to work with minimal supervision.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and thrive in a fast-paced environment.
- A demonstrated ability to lead, mentor, and develop staff.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills to work effectively with sales, operations, product, and executive teams.
- An undergraduate degree in Accounting or Finance.
Our Benefits
- Competitive salary and employee stock options plan
- Fully remote and flexible working hours
- Co-working budget
- Unlimited vacation policy
- Top-notch tech equipment for your work
- Learning & Development program
- Health insurance
- Wellness benefits
- Mental health support - every employee has access to a dedicated mental health platform
- Great startup atmosphere, team spirit, and team events
We are committed to a culture of inclusion and equal opportunities. Therefore, we welcome applications from people of all gender identities, sexual orientations, personal expressions, relationship, marital, or civil partnership statuses, racial identities, national or ethnic origins, religious beliefs, ages, and disability statuses.
Top Skills
What We Do
We work towards a world without language barriers ? Lokalise is the category leader for localization. We own the category, and we redefined it as well. We effectively changed the way teams decide and execute localization. Lokalise is the number one choice for any organization going global, and we are also a localization thought leader, pushing for education and quality in all localization aspects.
With us, customers reach a whole new audience of app users, online shoppers, web browsers, and game players by providing local experiences, in their language, no matter where in the world they are. Lokalise is not bound to specific personas. We address the needs of developers, product designers, product managers, go-to-market functions, and even internal resources localization. Our product provides a holistic journey to all localization aspects in a flexible all-in-one solution be it software localization, interpreting, document translation, machine translation, localized pricing, copywriting, local legal adjustments, and literally anything localization-related.
Why Work With Us
Our team operates like a professional sports team. We are not ninjas, rockstars, superheroes, or other solitary spotlight seekers. We are team players who excel at our roles and who challenge each other to accomplish more together than any ninja could on their own. We continuously support each other and live up to our five Lokalise values.
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