Sr Manager of Accounting

You will lead the monthly close process, maintain compliance with U.S. GAAP and regulatory requirements, strengthen internal controls, and partner closely with the Corporate Controller on financial reporting, strategic initiatives, and business decision-making. This is an outstanding opportunity for an accounting leader who enjoys developing high-performing teams, driving process improvements, and influencing the future of the Finance organization.

The Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced and strategic Senior Manager, Accounting to join our Finance & Accounting leadership team.

In this key leadership role, you will oversee the day-to-day accounting operations of the organization while ensuring the integrity, accuracy, and timeliness of financial reporting. You will lead the monthly close process, maintain compliance with U.S. GAAP and regulatory requirements, strengthen internal controls, and partner closely with the Corporate Controller on financial reporting, strategic initiatives, and business decision-making.

This is an outstanding opportunity for an accounting leader who enjoys developing high-performing teams, driving process improvements, and influencing the future of the Finance organization.

What WOW! Offers

• Salary up to $130,000/year, based on experience
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Generous paid time off and paid holidays
• Tuition reimbursement
• Flexible Spending Account and Health Savings Account options
• Employee discounts on WOW! services in applicable service areas

What You'll Do

Lead Accounting Operations

Provide leadership and oversight for the day-to-day accounting function while ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting.

Responsibilities include:

• Directly supervising, mentoring, and developing a team of accounting professionals through day-to-day guidance, performance feedback, and career development
• Overseeing the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close process to ensure all:
  
  • Journal entries
  • Account reconciliations
  • Supporting schedules
  
  are completed accurately and on time
• Reviewing and approving journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial analyses prepared by the Accounting team
• Reviewing and analyzing balance sheet and income statement accounts to ensure compliance with internal and external reporting requirements

Financial Reporting & Business Partnership

Partner closely with the Corporate Controller to support financial reporting and business decision-making.

Responsibilities include:

• Assisting in the preparation of:
  • Internal financial statements
  • Management reporting packages
  • Variance analysis
• Serving as a trusted advisor by providing accounting expertise and financial insights that support strategic business decisions

Audit & Compliance

Help ensure the organization maintains a strong financial control environment and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities include:

• Coordinating and supporting the annual external audit by serving as the primary point of contact for auditors
• Providing requested documentation, schedules, and technical explanations
• Monitoring and enforcing internal controls over financial reporting
• Identifying control gaps and implementing process improvements to strengthen the control environment
• Ensuring compliance with:
  • U.S. GAAP
  • Company accounting policies
  • Applicable regulatory requirements
• Proactively communicating the impact of new accounting standards to the Corporate Controller
• Maintaining accounting policies and technical accounting memoranda

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Partner across the organization to ensure sound accounting practices support evolving business initiatives.

Responsibilities include collaborating with teams across:

• Information Technology
• Billing
• Sales & Marketing
• Product
• Finance

to ensure appropriate accounting treatment for:

• New products
• Pricing initiatives
• Other business activities

Continuous Improvement & Strategic Initiatives

Drive operational excellence by improving accounting processes and supporting key business initiatives.

Responsibilities include:

• Identifying opportunities to improve accounting processes and departmental efficiency
• Leading or participating in:
  • Special projects
  • ERP enhancements
  • System implementations
  • Process automation initiatives
  • System integrations
• Performing additional duties as assigned

What You'll Bring

Minimum Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance,