Sr. Manager, Accounting

Channel Factory provides intelligent marketing solutions for the next generation of contextual safety, suitability, and performance for brands and agencies. Our platform helps marketers implement, automate, and scale their marketing programs across the world’s largest video library, YouTube and emerging growth channels. We sit at the intersection of marketing and suitability and have a mission of enabling the world’s top brands to consciously connect with the right audience in the right context, maximizing suitability and contextual performance. 

Channel Factory embodies a strong start-up culture that values diversity, collaboration, and results. Our bias towards execution balances critical thinking, analysis, and pragmatic problem solving. We expect a lot from one another and value our thoughtful and intellectually curious company culture. Remote work status is subject to change at any time.

Channel Factory is headquartered in the United States and has global offices across 40+ cities/countries. This position will be based in the United States. 

We are seeking a highly motivated, strategic, and detail-oriented Senior Manager, Accounting, to lead our core accounting functions for our US operations and drive financial excellence. Reporting directly to the Head of Finance, North America, you will play a pivotal role in scaling our global accounting operations, designing robust workflows, and empowering a high-performing team.

The ideal candidate brings a foundational blend of elite training from the Big 4, robust technical accounting expertise, extensive hands-on experience in high-growth environments, and deep operational experience with NetSuite. You are someone who thrives on building order out of complexity and leading teams with empathy and clarity.

Key Responsibilities

• Team Leadership: Build, manage, and mentor a high-performing accounting team; foster a culture of continuous learning, accountability, and professional growth.
• Financial Operations: Oversee day-to-day accounting operations for US operations, including month-end close process, inter-company transactions, and financial reporting.
• Process Scaling: Design, implement, and roll out scalable accounting policies, internal controls, and standard operating procedures to support a fast-growing, international footprint.
• Systems Optimization: Leverage NetSuite to its fullest potential, automating manual processes and scaling the system to support business growth.
• Compliance & Audit: Ensure compliance with US GAAP, statutory local requirements, and tax regulations. Partner with the global finance team to support clean, efficient end-to-end audit processes.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with FP&A, Legal, and Revenue Operations teams to streamline business processes such as billing, optimize working capital, and support strategic corporate initiatives.
• Additional Responsibilities: All other duties as assigned

To be considered for this role, candidates must meet the following criteria:

• 10+ years of accounting experience with a clear track record of increasing responsibility and leadership.
• 2+ years of experience within a Big 4 accounting firm.
• 2+ years of experience working inside high-growth startup environments, demonstrating adaptability and an ability to build from scratch.
• Active Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation.
• Proven hands-on experience building, managing, and training teams of accounting professionals.
• Demonstrated experience designing and rolling out scalable processes and financial controls.
• Direct, proficient operational experience with NetSuite is required.
• This role may involve occasional travel for in-person collaboration, meetings, trainings, etc.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in the AdTech or digital media industries.
• Familiarity with international accounting standards or working in multi-currency, international operations.