Senior Manager, Accounting

Job Description:

Remitly’s vision is to transform lives with trusted financial services that transcend borders. Since 2011, we have been tirelessly delivering on our promises to people who send money around the world. Today, we are reimagining global financial services and building products that extend beyond traditional barriers to give customers access to more of the services they need, no matter where they call home. Join over 2,700 employees worldwide who are growing their careers with purpose and connection with our customers while having a positive impact on millions of people around the globe.

Remitly is on a mission to transform the lives of immigrants and their families by providing the most trusted financial products and services on the planet. Since 2011, we have been tirelessly delivering on our promises to immigrants sending their hard earned money home. Today, we are reimagining international payments at scale and building new products to create deeper relationships with our customers and their loved ones across the globe. Join over 2,700 employees across 10 offices who are growing their careers while having a positive impact on people globally.

About the Role:

The Senior Accounting Manager will be responsible for overseeing the growing business and be a key leader in running the daily operations of corporate accounting and driving the automation of related processes. This role requires a deep understanding of US GAAP, balance sheet reconciliation principles, strong systematic and analytical skills, and the ability to manage and optimize corporate accounting processes. The ideal candidate will be proactive, detail-oriented, process improvement minded, and capable of leading a team to achieve high standards of accuracy and efficiency.

What you’ll do:

• Directly contribute to the company's growth by managing high-impact financial close processes including overseeing the month-end, quarter-end, and annual financial close processes, ensuring accuracy and compliance with tight deadlines

• Enhance existing accounting procedures and internal controls, and seek opportunities to improve accounting operational efficiency and effectiveness.

• Develop good working relationships with internal/external stakeholders; regularly interact with business owners and management on accounting matters.

• Lead the execution of and review of journal entries, results and fluctuations, and reconciliations of general ledger accounts in accordance with US GAAP

• Drive key initiatives and mentor accounting staff fostering professional development and providing guidance and feedback on journal entries, reconciliations, and variance analyses

• Oversee the end-to-end accounting process; independently determining methods to solve problems and taking action to execute solutions with limited assistance

• Partner with technical accounting in research and interpretation of accounting treatment and apply guidance to corporate accounting matters, vendor contracts, new transactions, and other related areas

• Support quarterly and annual SEC filings and ensure compliance with SOX requirements

• Drive automation and process improvements to streamline workflows across the accounting function and enhance efficiencies

• Collaborate cross-functionally to support business decision-making through insightful analysis, fostering a culture of teamwork and transparency

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

• 8+ years of progressive accounting experience

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or equivalent

• Big 4 accounting or large regional firm experience required, experience in a public company environment preferred

• Deep understanding of US GAAP and the ability to communicate complex accounting issues to both finance and non-finance personnel

• Must demonstrate attention to detail, analytical abilities, and consistent follow-through, including project management skills

• Strong collaboration skills with experience working cross-functionally with teams in finance, operations, legal, and HR

• Experience managing teams across multiple time zones with minimum overlap

• Ability to influence stakeholders through subject matter expertise and facilitate dialogue that aligns with strategic priorities

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, under tight deadlines at times, and in an ever changing / dynamic environment.

• Candidate should possess a high level of attention to detail and accuracy, and strong analytical skills.

• Proven experience in automating accounting processes and implementing accounting systems

• Strong track record of not only developing and driving high-level strategic initiatives, but also sweating the details alongside the team to get the job done

Our Benefits:

We are committed to nondiscrimination across our global organization and in all of our business operations. Employment is determined based upon personal capabilities and qualifications without discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, sex, gender identification and expression, marital status, military status or status as an honorably discharge/veteran, pregnancy (including a woman's potential to get pregnant, pregnancy-related conditions, and childbearing), sexual orientation, age (40 and over), national origin, ancestry, citizenship or immigration status, physical, mental, or sensory disability (including the use of a trained dog guide or service animal), HIV/AIDS or hepatitis C status, genetic information, status as an actual or perceived victim of domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking, or any other protected class as established by law.

Remitly is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.