Job description
Who we are.
Solo enables companies to Connect, Secure and Observe modern applications – APIs, Microservices and Data – with the industry’s leading API and Service Mesh Management Platform (“Gloo”). Solo innovations allow companies to stay on the leading edge of both technology and business possibilities.
Solo is a VC-backed company, founded in 2017 by Idit Levine. In 2021, Solo was valued at $1B. Solo’s customers are some of the largest in the world, spanning all geographies and industries. Solo’s team has deep expertise in Cloud Computing, Linux, Containers, Kubernetes, Service Mesh, APIs, Security, Microservice Applications, Application Modernization, GraphQL, and eBPF.
About the role.
As a Senior Accounting Manager reporting into the Global Controller, you will play a critical role on a small team in overseeing core accounting functions, ensuring compliance with GAAP, and driving process improvements. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, provide strategic insights, and support financial reporting to enable data-driven decision-making at the executive level.
Job Description:
- Oversee and manage the general ledger, ensuring timely and accurate month-end and year-end close processes.
- Lead revenue recognition and expense management, ensuring adherence to ASC 606.
- Prepare and review financial statements, reconciliations, and journal entries in compliance with GAAP.
- Manage accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll operations, ensuring efficiency and compliance.
- Manage and mentor team members ensuring professional growth.
- Coordinate with external auditors and tax advisors for annual audits and tax filings.
- Assist with developing and maintaining technical accounting memos.
- Collaborate with FP&A on variance analyses and ad hoc analyses.
- Stay up to date with accounting regulations, industry trends, and best practices relevant to SaaS/software businesses.
Job Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA preferred.
- 6+ years of progressive accounting experience, with at least 1 year in a leadership role.
- Experience with Software License and/or SaaS startups is preferred.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficiency with NetSuite, Avalara, Airbase, Expensify, and other useful accounting software.
- Google Suite and Microsoft Office proficiency (with mastery of Excel and Google Sheets).
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced startup environment and to prioritize & manage multiple projects.
- Must be self-motivated and someone who can lead their accounting functions with little guidance
What you’ll love about Solo.
At Solo, our culture is all about hiring great people, creating a fun and fast-paced work culture, and letting our teams work with our customers to successfully solve their challenges.
Solo works collaboratively with our customers, partners and open source communities to deliver technology innovation, technology solutions, architectural best-practices, and hands-on education. Solo uses a unique engagement model with our customers that allows us to quickly make them successful, and continue to work closely with them as their production environments grow.
Solo is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
