Manager, Accounting

About Foursquare 

Foursquare is the leading independent location technology and data cloud platform dedicated to building meaningful bridges between digital spaces and physical places. Our proprietary technology unlocks the most accurate, trustworthy location data in the world, empowering businesses to answer key questions, uncover hidden insights, improve customer experiences, and achieve better business outcomes. A pioneer of the geo-location space, Foursquare’s location tech stack is being utilized by the world’s largest enterprises and most recognizable brands.

About This Position

Foursquare is looking for a Manager, Accounting to join our team located in or near one our New York City office; on a hybrid schedule of T,W,TH in office.This position reports to the Controller, and will also work closely with FP&A and Billing teams, as well as cross functionally with all other departments.

As the Manager, Accounting, you will manage a team of two. You and your team are responsible for the monthly close process plus accounts payable and expense management, cash applications, financial reporting, facilitating the financial statement audit, and other ad-hoc projects. This individual will have the opportunity to be a key player on the overall Finance Team. 

In this role, you’ll:

• Manage the general ledger accounting team (currently two people)
• Manage the day-to-day operations of the accounting department, including accounts payable, general ledger, and financial reporting
• Own the month-end close process and related activities to ensure complete and accurate financials, including managing/reviewing close activities such as journal entries and account reconciliations within the established close timeline
• Assisting in managing the preparation of financial reporting information and analysis for internal and external stakeholders
• Manage the accounts payable and employee expense processes
• Partner with other departments to understand and support business processes, ensure proper accounting, and resolve reconciling differences
• Work closely with FP&A to deliver budget vs actual reports to different departments
• Manage foreign subsidiaries’ intercompany transactions (Serbia)
• Assist and work with external auditors with both US and Singapore audits
• Other ad-hoc accounting tasks, as directed by management

What you’ll need:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance or Accounting is required
• 5+ years of accounting experience
• CPA strongly preferred
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Google Suite, experience with NetSuite is a plus
• Possess a continuous improvement mindset, a developed sense of urgency, and hold yourself and others to a high standard
• Strong analytical, problem solving, and organizational skills
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and meet deadlines
• Ability to work effectively cross departmentally, strong interpersonal skills, strong communication skills, both written and verbal
• Your own unique talents! If you don’t meet 100% of the qualifications outlined above, we encourage and welcome you to still apply!

Benefits and Perks

• Flexible PTO - rest and recharge when you need it!
• Industry Leading Healthcare - comprehensive and competitive health, vision, dental, life insurance
• Savings and Investments - 401(k) with company match
• Equipment Setup - you will receive all necessary hardware for your job function
• Family Planning and Fertility Programs - programs via Carrot 
• Employee Resource Groups - to help you stay connected
• Hybrid Work Schedule for in-person collaboration on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. For roles considered remote, this will not apply.

At Foursquare, we are committed to providing competitive pay and benefits that are in line with industry and market standards.  Actual compensation packages are based on a wide array of factors unique to each candidate including but not limited to skill set, years & depth of experience, and specific office location.

The annual total cash compensation range is $110,000 - $155,000 however actual salaries can vary based on a candidate’s qualifications, skills and competencies, as well as location. 

Salary is just one component of Foursquare’s total compensation package, which includes restricted stock units, multiple health insurance options, and a wide range of benefits!

Things to know…

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