International Accounting Manager (SaaS)

TL;DR

International Accounting Manager (SaaS): Managing global close processes and statutory compliance for multiple international entities with an accent on Local and US GAAP, indirect taxes, and treasury operations. Focus on streamlining global workflows, ensuring audit compliance, and providing strategic guidance on international business initiatives.

Location: Chicago

Salary: $128,000 - 134,400 per year

Company

An autonomous marketing platform that utilizes AI agents to help teams automate campaigns and orchestrate marketing across multiple channels.

What you will do

• Lead the global close process for six or more international entities, ensuring strict compliance with Local and US GAAP.
• Validate account balances through detailed reviews of reconciliations and journal entries.
• Manage statutory compliance, serve as the primary contact for international audits, and oversee VAT and GST filings.
• Orchestrate global treasury operations, including banking relationships, intercompany transactions, and liquidity management.
• Hold external international service providers accountable to strict SLAs to ensure high-quality outputs.
• Act as the internal subject matter expert for accounting, tax, and transfer pricing implications of new international initiatives.

Requirements

• 5+ years of hands-on accounting experience, ideally working with foreign entities in high-growth industries.
• Deep technical expertise in transfer pricing, statutory requirements, and indirect tax across various global jurisdictions.
• Prior experience in a subscription-based or SaaS environment.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting; active CPA license or progress toward one is highly preferred.
• Proficiency with NetSuite (or comparable enterprise ERPs), Microsoft Office, and Google Workspace.
• Strong track record as an independent contributor capable of managing diverse external relationships.

Nice to have

• Experience in "Big 4" public accounting.

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive health and wellness package including fully-covered HDHP, telehealth, and Calm subscription.
• Open PTO and a four-week paid sabbatical with bonus after five years.
• Generous 401(k) matching with immediate vesting.
• Professional growth through LinkedIn Learning and career development programs.
• Commuter and lunch benefits for hub-based employees or a stipend for remote workers.