The Accounting Manager leads monthly closes, prepares journal entries and financial statements, manages billing, and coordinates audits while ensuring compliance with GAAP.
The Company
Capital Markets Gateway LLC (CMG) is a financial technology firm, uniquely focused on the equity capital markets (ECM), connecting investors and underwriters via a neutral platform. CMG delivers integrated ECM data and analytics, unrivaled transparency into deal flow, and workflow efficiencies for an otherwise fragmented and inefficient process. Providing a digital system of record for firm-wide deal activity, CMG helps clients make more timely, better-informed decisions. Launched in 2017 by a team of ECM practitioners, CMG is backed by a group of the world’s most prestigious financial institutions. The CMG platform is currently relied upon by nearly 150 buy-side firms representing $40 trillion in AUM and 20 global investment banks. For more information, please visit www.cmgx.io.
The Role
We’re seeking a proactive, detail-oriented Accounting Manager to join our finance team. This role is ideal for an experienced professional eager to grow within a dynamic fintech SaaS environment. You will lead the monthly close process, prepare timely and accurate journal entries, draft financial statements, and contribute to the efficiency and accuracy of our overall financial operations. This position offers strong opportunities for learning and career advancement.
Responsibilities
- Prepare journal entries in accordance with GAAP; maintain and reconcile monthly general ledger accounts.
- Own key areas of the month-end close process, including accruals, revenue recognition, deferred revenue, prepaid expenses, accounts payable, and accounts receivable.
- Manage billing operations, ensuring timely and accurate invoicing and cash collection in accordance with customer contracts.
- Support contract review processes to ensure proper revenue treatment under ASC 606 and billing schedules.
- Manage accounts payable processes, employee expense reports, and corporate cards via Bill.com and Ramp.
- Collaborate with FP&A, Sales Operations, Legal, and People Operations to ensure accuracy of entries, policy alignment, and account classifications.
- Assist with annual audits (Big Four) by providing procedures, samples, and documentation in collaboration with accounting department lead, CFO, and external auditors.
- Assist in developing and maintaining accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls.
- Generate custom financial reports and analyses in partnership with FP&A/Strategic Finance.
- Support implementation and integration of ERP with financial tools and systems as necessary.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- 4–6 years of accounting experience, ideally in public accounting and/or a SaaS company.
- Strong understanding of GAAP and general ledger accounting principles.
- Experience with revenue recognition under ASC 606 and SaaS billing practices.
- Demonstrated experience preparing complex journal entries and performing month-end close duties within a 5-day closing schedule.
- Experience with accounting ERP systems, Sage Intacct or Netsuite a plus.
- Intermediate to advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, etc.).
- Strong attention to detail, organization, and time management skills.
- Excellent communication skills and a collaborative, continuous improvement mindset.
Our Values
- We innovate with purpose
- We focus on outcomes vs. output
- We believe diverse and inclusive teams fuel innovation
- We are humble yet candid
- We do right by the customer
What We Offer
- Comprehensive benefits program (Medical, Dental & Vision)
- Equity
- Performance-based bonus
- 401k company match
- Flexible Spending & Health Savings Account
- Unlimited PTO
- Hybrid/remote work environment
- Education reimbursement
- Continuous learning opportunities
- Life insurance
- Employee referral bonus
- Parental leave
Compensation Information:
The estimated annual base salary range for this role is US$110,000 – US$125,000. The successful candidate’s salary will be determined by non-discriminatory factors such as skills and experience. Additionally, this role is eligible to participate in our benefits program including health, dental, vision, 401K, paid time off and our equity plan.
This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm you are authorized to work in the U.S.
CMG embraces our ongoing commitment to building a culture reflecting the people, perspectives, and passions it represents. We will accept nothing less than equity, inclusion, and belonging for all. With the only constant in life being change, we will always listen, learn, and improve for the betterment of our teams, customers, and communities.
CMG is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Top Skills
Asc 606
Bill.Com
Excel
Gaap
NetSuite
Ramp
Sage Intacct
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