Senior Accountant

Lyra Technology Group is a private equity-backed holding company that invests and operates industry leading technology service businesses. Our companies are operated independently by exceptional management teams. Companies that join our group retain the employees, name, and culture that have made them successful. As a platform of Evergreen Services Group, we never divest from businesses we partner with and approach every decision with the goal of driving sustainable and healthy growth over the long term.  

Lyra Technology Group is seeking a Senior Accountant to spearhead finance and accounting functions within one of our operating companies, located in Durham, NC. In addition to managing day-to-day accounting operations, this individual will liaise with our U.S.-based accounting team on reporting and analysis.  The Senior Accountant will own several business functions and receive significant exposure to the organization. We are seeking a creative problem solver with a growth mindset, as this opportunity represents a fast track to higher-level accounting and finance opportunities.

Your work as a Senior Accountant will include several components:
•    Lead and manage company finance and accounting initiatives, including budget, audit, and month-end close processes, utilizing U.S. GAAP accounting
•    Manage daily accounting functions for: General Ledger, Account Receivable, Accounts Payable, Payroll, Invoicing, Fixed Assets, Collections, Monthly Reconciliations, Sales and Use Tax, and participate in these processes as needed
•    Lead and manage Accounting Operations including systems and processes, attaining goals, and managing special projects
•    Maintain accounting and finance Standard Operating Procedures and develop recommendations for improvement and implementing new processes
•    Own financial reporting for internal, corporate, and peer group requirements
•    Play an integral hands-on role in customer billing processes, collections, monthly and annual price changes, and billing-related incentives and commissions
•    Liaise for key business relationships such as banking, landlord, vendors, and suppliers
•    Oversee relationship with PEO which includes the annual employee benefits renewal and open enrollment process. 

We are looking for a self-motivated, analytical, and detail-oriented problem solver who is excited about “rolling up their sleeves” in an entrepreneurial and high-growth environment. The role requires someone who can excel as an individual contributor, project leader, and holding company representative to company employees and leaders. Understanding of US GAAP accounting is necessary, and experience in the MSP space is a plus.

This role will operate on a hybrid basis out of Durham, NC and will host a base compensation of $75,000-$80,000. If you are a motivated, detail-oriented professional looking to lead a finance function within the tech space, we’d love to have a conversation with you!