Accounting Manager

Dscout is a flexible Experience Research Platform for capturing in-context insights from high-quality participants, bridging the gap between product teams and users. Leading brands like Sonos, Spotify, Duolingo and Best Buy use Dscout to test ideas, iterate quickly, collaborate, and build confidently. We are expanding our smart and driven team and would love for you to join us.

The dscout team is on the search for an experienced Accounting Manager to support our growing company and more specifically, our Finance team. This role would report directly to our Controller. You will be responsible for supporting the finance organization’s day-to-day needs by ensuring transactions are reported accurately, accounts are reconciled, and financial statements are prepared timely. The Accounting Manger must have a strong understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), have a keen attention to detail, sound judgment, and an eagerness to learn and contribute to a fast-growing company. Much of this work will be collaborative, and involve close partnerships with many other departments across dscout.

• Prepare journal entries, analyses, and account reconciliations as part of the monthly close process
• Serve as the Company’s technical accounting expert, proactively evaluate complex transactions and provide technical accounting guidance and recommendations
• Lead the Company’s accounting processes around ASC 606 revenue recognition and ASC 340-20 Internal Use Software
• Maintain documentation, records, analyses, and financial reports that validate the financial statements are complete and accurate
• Prepare financial reporting in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (GAAP)Work with external auditors and tax advisors with the completion of the annual audit and tax returns
• Respond to information requests and meet reporting deadlines
• Assist the Controller & CFO as needed with ad hoc requests

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, CPA highly preferred
• 7+ years of relevant work experience
• Private and Public accounting experience, SaaS highly preferred 
• Experience with NetSuite and familiarity with systems that support accounts receivable, accounts payable, and expense reporting (i.e., Maxio, Ramp, Anrok, Salesforce, Stripe, etc.)
• Proficiency with systems and previous automation and/or process improvement a plus
• Prioritizes competing workloads and meets important deadlines
• Support compliance with state and international tax regulations (e.g., sales tax, VAT/GST) in coordination with tax advisors
• Technical expertise around ASC 606 revenue recognition and ASC 340-20 Internal Use Software
• Experience working with cross functional teams (e.g., Engineering, Product) to calculate the financial impact of capitalization of internal use software
• Identify, analyze, and apply technical guidance primarily related to software and SaaS revenue recognition, owning accounting policies and memos related to revenue, and provide training to internal staff on technical accounting matters
• Enjoys solving problems and serving customers of the finance organization, internally and externally
• Excellent presentation and communication skills, both oral and written

Of course, what is outlined above is an ideal set of expectations, but things may shift based on business needs, and other projects and tasks could be added at the discretion of your manager.

About Dscout

Dscout is a team of passionate, empathetic, and curious professionals. As a recognized leader in the Forrester Wave, we’re at the cutting edge of experience research technology. The power of research drives us—how in-context insights from real people can build more enjoyable products and services. 

We prioritize learning, sharing, and building. We also deeply value being a diverse and inclusive team and company and look for team members who align with that belief. Join our dynamic team and help shape product roadmaps and business strategies for the world’s most loved brands.

It doesn't stop there. When you join the Dscout team, you will get:

* A strong and competitive compensation package with a built-in bonus and equity program.

* An incredible and progressive benefits package (for both you and your dependents) to support work/life balance, including flexible PTO, 16 company holidays, 12 weeks of paid parental leave, 401k match, and much more.

* An education stipend to support your growth & development and a remote work stipend.

* A company that is open and transparent with our team. You will know what is happening and why it matters.

Dscout is an equal-opportunity employer that values diversity. We do not discriminate based on identity, including race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, gender identity and expression, age, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, veteran or military status, unfavorable discharge from military service, genetic information, sexual orientation, marital status, order of protection status, citizenship status, arrest record or expunged or sealed convictions, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state, or local law.

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