About Highspot
Highspot is pioneering the category that is fundamentally changing the way companies increase sales productivity. On a mission to transform the way millions of people work with sales enablement, Highspot is committed to building breakthrough software with a spark of magic. We believe a great place to work is about more than the work – it’s about what the company stands for, and how it authentically represents its values in the real world. To this end, we have put intentional focus on creating equitable workspaces for each of our employees. Our goal is to create a culture where everyone feels a deep sense of belonging and is empowered to be an agent of change, with the ability to transform themselves, their workplace, and their world.
About The Role
Reporting to the Director of Accounting, we are looking for a Sr. Manager of Accounting to own Highspot’s accounting operations. This person will be responsible for contributing strategic decisions that impact the broader accounting team and financial operations organization. You will have the opportunity to establish best practices and ascertain compliance of accounting policies. The ideal person will be detail-oriented, has a passion for building processes and automation, thrives in a fast-paced environment and can identify opportunities and execute solutions independently.
What You'll Do
- Strategic owner of month-end and quarter-end accounting close process. Lead the timeline, communication, and coordination of all close related tasks with other stakeholders, including FP&A and CFO.
- Driving strategy, creating best-in-class processes, and mentoring a high-performing team across the financial operations team including procure to pay, equity, and technical accounting
- Responsible for General Ledger reporting, COA maintenance, and best practices in NetSuite.
- Accounting oversight of the integrity, timeliness, and accuracy of financial statements, including GL, subledger, reconciliations, and subsidiary books.
- Collaborate Cross-Functionally and be the go-to accounting expert for internal partners, offering clear, proactive insights that drive success across the business.
- Demonstrate deep expertise in complex accounting standards.
- Capable of interpreting US and International business transactions and articulately applying the appropriate accounting guidance.
- Technical accounting lead implementation on applicable new accounting codifications.
- Innovate Through optimization: Lead process improvement initiatives and champion optimization to accelerate and future-proof accounting processes.
- Partner with cross-functional teams on matters pertaining to Accounting as a key spokesperson.
- Lead the team on financial and statutory audit preparation.
- Build, manage, and cultivate a global team of talented accounting professionals, fostering growth, collaboration, and innovation.
Your Background
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, CPA highly preferred.
- 8+ years of accounting experience, including a strong foundation in public accounting and industry.
- Proven track record in leading and managing complex accounting projects.
- Experienced in creating and updating GL accounting-related policies and best practices.
- Advanced proficiency in NetSuite, FloQast, and Carta.
- Ability to work collaboratively with people at all levels of the organization and drive meaningful change while motivating a high-performing team and fostering a culture of integrity.
- Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, communication skills, and ability to prioritize multiple deliverables.
- Proficient with Microsoft Excel and the ability to summarize financial data.
- Pre-IPO SaaS industry experience preferred.
Base salary range: $118,000 - $204,000. Employees are eligible to receive stock options and may also receive other forms of compensation.
The above represents the total expected compensation for this role. Actual compensation will depend on various job-related factors, including, but not limited to, location, experience, and job qualifications.
Highspot also offers the following employee benefits for this position:
-Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, disability, and life benefits
-Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contribution
-401(k) Matching with immediate vesting on employer match
-Flexible PTO
-8 paid holidays and 5 paid days for Annual Holiday Week
-Quarterly Recharge Fridays (paid days off for mental health recharge)
-18 weeks paid parental leave
-Access to Coaches and Therapists through Modern Health
-2 volunteer days per year
-Commuting benefits
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Equal Opportunity Statement
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship, color, ethnicity, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or invisible disability status, political affiliation, veteran status, race, religion, or sexual orientation.
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