General Ledger Accounting Manager

At Vanta, our mission is to secure the internet and protect consumer data. We believe that security should be monitored and verified continuously, and we empower companies to practice better security and prove it with ease. Vanta has a kind and talented team, and while some have prior security experience, many have been successful at Vanta without it. 

As the GL Accounting Manager at Vanta, you will own the month end close process, ensuring completeness and accuracy of the data, creation and compliance of internal controls, as well as having a key role in completing all audit requirements. Maintaining accurate books and records is critical to Vanta’s continued growth and success. You will be responsible for ensuring transactions are processed accurately and the books are closed timely, as well as maintaining audit compliance.

What you’ll do as a GL Accounting Manager at Vanta:

• Participate in close related activities to ensure complete and accurate financials in accordance with U.S. GAAP/IFRS, including managing/reviewing close activities such as journal entries and account reconciliations within the established close timeline

• Manage a small GL Accounting team responsible for the Procure-to-Pay function, Expense reimbursements and GL month-end close

• Prepare and review Flux Analysis commentary to explain variance activity

• Prepare monthly consolidation and financial reporting under both US GAAP and IFRS

• Utilize our ERP, Procure-to-Pay and T&E systems to accurately and efficiently account for transactions and prepare periodic reporting

• Ensure timely completion of external audit requests

• Maintaining financial security by establishing internal controls while also establishing and defining accounting policies and procedures

• Provide guidance to the company's subsidiaries to ensure consistency in consolidated financial reporting and application of corporate policies

• Partner with VP Accounting, Controller, Sr. Accounting Manager and business partners to ensure all new business initiatives are appropriately accounted for and recorded correctly in the general ledger

How to be successful in this role:

• Must be proficient in Netsuite

• Extreme attention to detail and ability to simultaneously research discrepancies and solve problems

• Prior experience as an accounting manager, including primary responsibility over financial reporting process  

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills

• Be proactive and have a strong desire for success

• Strong knowledge of US GAAP, IFRS, PCAOB standards, and SOX/Internal controls

What you can expect as a Vantan:

• Industry-competitive compensation

• 100% covered medical, dental, and vision benefits with dependents coverage

• 16 weeks fully-paid parental Leave for all new parents

• Health & wellness and remote workplace stipends

• 401(k) …