Manager, Accounting

Come join the organization that is redefining security for the AI era. As one of the fastest-growing startups ever, we enable teams to secure cloud and AI applications by connecting code, cloud, and runtime into a single shared context. Trusted by security teams all over the world, we have a proven track record of success and a culture that values world-class talent. Not to mention, we're now, meaning we offer our customers an AI-powered platform that harnesses Google’s Threat Intelligence and Security Operations to better detect, prevent, and respond to threats across all environments, allowing for further innovation.

Our Wizards from all over the globe work together to protect the infrastructure of our customers, including over 65% of the Fortune 100, who trust us to scan and secure over 230 billion files daily. We’re honored to be a leading player in a massive and growing market, and we continue to look for exceptional Wizards who are eager to make a significant impact on our team. At Wiz, you’ll have the freedom to think creatively, dream big, and use your full range of skills to contribute to our momentous growth. Come join our team and help us create secure cloud environments that allow even the best companies to move faster, all while having some fun!

Location: New York City

Minimum qualifications:

• 8 years of professional experience in accounting.


• 2 years of experience managing teams or serving in a controllership capacity.


• Experience working within a global high-tech environment.

Preferred qualifications:

• 10 or more years of professional experience in accounting.


• 3 or more years of experience managing teams or serving in a controllership capacity.


• Experience working in a high-growth or hyper-growth environment.

About the job
We are seeking an experienced, proactive, and technically sharp Manager, Accounting to join our global Finance team in New York City.

Crucially, we are looking for an impactful people manager to step in, lead, and mentor our core accounting group. In this role, you will own our month-end and year-end close across global entities, drive US GAAP consolidations, implement SOX-ready controls, and build the scalable workflows needed to support our hyper-growth.

Responsibilities

• Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual closing cycles, establish closing schedules, and ensure accurate, timely financial reporting.


• Review and approve journal entries, complex accruals, prepaid schedules, and critical balance sheet reconciliations.


• Design, implement, and maintain robust internal accounting policies and controls to safeguard assets, ensure data integrity, and maintain audit-ready documentation.


• Directly manage, mentor, and foster the professional growth of accounting team members, prioritizing workloads and maintaining high standards of execution.


• Prepare tax reports and regulatory filings for US and Canada entities.


• Partner with external auditors and consultants during interim and annual audits to address and resolve ongoing accounting issues.


• Collaborate across departments to align financial processes with broader business objectives.