Technical Accounting Manager

What You’ll Be Part Of:

Join a team on a high-growth trajectory. At iSpot.tv, our mission is to Accelerate Growth with AI-Driven Unified Video Ad Measurement. As part of the accounting team, you will empower this mission by establishing a world-class financial foundation - driving fiduciary responsibility, technical precision, operational excellence, and investor trust.

As Technical Accounting Manager, you are not just an executor; you are the strategic architect of our GAAP policy, technical accounting frameworks, and audit readiness. We are seeking industry-best talent who goes beyond researching accounting standards to actively shape the future of our financial function. This role serves as a key platform for impact. You will own technical accounting judgments, elevate our financial reporting and investor reporting processes, lead special projects, and design scalable workflows to support iSpot’s rapid expansion.

Responsibilities:

• Technical Policy & GAAP Governance: Author technical accounting memos, research complex GAAP standards, and establish robust accounting policies for critical business transactions.

• Cross-Functional Advisory: Serve as the primary accounting subject matter expert, partnering with FP&A, Legal, and leadership to evaluate one-off business scenarios and structural accounting impacts.

• Technical Close Support: Provide targeted hands-on support during month-end close for key technical areas, including revenue (ASC 606), capitalized software (ASC 350/985), leases (ASC 842), commissions (ASC 340), and equity administration (ASC 718).

• Financial & Investor Reporting: Own the end-to-end management of monthly, quarterly, and year-end financial statements, including drafting investor reporting packages and executive board materials.

• Audit Leadership: Help lead the annual external audit process, managing PBC deliverables, coordinating auditor testing, and resolving technical accounting queries.

• Special Projects & Systems Optimization: Partner on strategic accounting initiatives, support financial systems implementations, and design scalable, audit-ready workflows to support rapid business growth.

Qualifications and Education Requirements:

• Education & Credentials: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance; active CPA license is required

• Technical Accounting & Reporting Expertise: 4-6+ years of progressive experience in technical accounting, financial reporting, and audit management, with a background in Big 4 public accounting or Accounting Advisory Services strongly preferred

• US GAAP Expertise: Deep hands-on experience researching complex GAAP standards, drafting audit-ready technical memos, and managing technical close areas (e.g., ASC 606 revenue, ASC 842 leases, ASC 340 commissions, ASC 350 capitalized software, and ASC 718 equity)

• The "Builder" Mindset: Proven track record of building and scaling technical accounting frameworks, setting up new policies, and navigating complex transactions in a fast-paced, high-growth tech environment

• Problem Solver: Exceptional analytical rigor with a proactive approach to evaluating non-routine business scenarios, contract reviews, and operational improvements

• Tech Savvy: A drive to leverage modern financial systems (e.g., NetSuite, Carta, Tableau) and AI-driven tools to automate reporting workflows and provide real-time business visibility

• Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills to effectively translate complex accounting concepts into clear insights for executive leadership, auditors, and investors

Preferred Skills:

• Accounting Advisory Background: 2+ years in Big 4 or top-tier public accounting, ideally within Accounting Advisory Services (AAS, CMAAS, or FAAS)

• SaaS & AdTech Industry Experience: Direct accounting experience within high-growth SaaS, AdTech, or media measurement companies, with familiarity around recurring revenue models and digital tech operations

• Modern Financial Tech Stack: Hands-on experience with NetSuite, Carta, Workiva, etc,

• Strategic Transaction & Investor Reporting Exposure: Prior exposure to M&A accounting, debt/equity financing events, public readiness initiatives, or drafting board/investor presentation materials

  Target cash compensation range: $117,688 - $148,289 USD Annually

  We are committed to providing competitive, market-informed compensation. The cash compensation above includes base salary, variable commission for employees in eligible roles, and annual bonus targets for eligible roles. In addition to cash compensation, all full time iSpotters are eligible to participate in iSpot’s equity plan to receive stock options. Non-exempt roles will also be eligible for (pre-approved) overtime pay. Individual compensation packages are influenced by different factors unique to each candidate, including their skills, experience, qualifications and other job-related reasons.

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  Hybrid & Flexible Workplace Policy

  iSpot supports a hybrid and flexible workplace. Depending on location and work responsibilities, employees may be designated as full-time or part-time office-based or a fully remote employee. A hybrid work schedule indicates that you work in the office some days and work from home other days. The best hybrid workplaces allow for flexibility while also encouraging consistency.

  Those local or living in surrounding areas to one of our offices (Bellevue, WA or New York, NY) will work a hybrid schedule, coming into their local office 1-3 days a week. While those in a role, not office-based and located further away from our offices, will work a fully remote schedule. If you have questions regarding exact details of our hybrid & flexible workplace policy, please let your recruiter know and they will discuss with you further.

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