TydeCo is looking for a Senior Accountant - Contractor to serve as a strategic advisor and mentor within our Client Accounting Advisory Services (CAAS) team. In this independent contractor role, you will manage client engagements, optimize financial processes, ensure accurate reporting, and advise on best practices.
What You'll Do
- Lead month-end and year-end close processes, including journal entries, accruals, and financial reconciliations.
- Prepare and analyze financial statements, management reports, and forecasts to support client decision-making.
- Serve as a trusted financial advisor to clients, offering data-driven insights and strategic recommendations.
- Lead client onboarding and Sage Intacct implementations, ensuring financial systems are optimized.
- Provide fractional Controller-level support with strategic financial insights and operational efficiencies.
- Conduct quarterly financial reviews with clients, providing actionable insights for improved business performance.
- Leverage Sage Intacct and QuickBooks Online for financial reporting, automation, and process optimization.
- Implement best practices for financial operations, including automation, process standardization, and internal controls.
- Support financial technology integration projects, ensuring seamless adoption of new tools and systems.
- Assist in payroll processing and compliance, ensuring accurate wage calculations, tax filings, and reporting.
- Guide and mentor Staff Accountants, providing technical expertise, process training, and career development support.
- Review work prepared by Staff Accountants, ensuring accuracy and adherence to best practices.
- Participate in global accounting meetings, ensuring consistency and compliance across financial processes.
- Work cross-functionally with operations and finance teams to align accounting practices with business needs.
- Assist in the preparation of audit schedules, tax filings, and financial compliance documentation.
- Operate within a global framework, adapting to support teams, meet deadlines, and participate in virtual meetings across multiple time zones.
- Collaborate with international stakeholders, adjusting to varying schedules and priorities.
- Facilitate seamless communication and coordination across CAAS teams to support sales operational efficiency.
- Maintain flexibility in scheduling to accommodate time-sensitive tasks and cross-regional collaboration.
What We're Looking For
- 10+ years of accounting experience as a Senior Accountant, Senior Staff Accountant, or Sr. Controller, preferably in outsourced accounting, advisory services, or a CPA firm.
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; CPA or CPA eligibility preferred. In lieu of a degree, 12+ years of relevant experience.
- Proficiency in Sage Intacct (Required), including: Core Financial Modules, creating Financial Reports, Multi-Entity environments, and Advanced Workflows.
- Experience using FloQast (Required) for close management, reconciliation tracking, and workflow automation.
- Strong technical expertise in multi-entity, multi-currency accounting functions.
- Experience with payroll, sales tax filings, and financial audits.
- Strong analytical skills with a proactive problem-solving mindset.
Nice to Have
- Background in SaaS, outsourced accounting, or financial consulting.
- Familiarity with ERP implementations and financial technology integrations.
- Experience in client-facing financial advisory roles.
Technical Stack
- Sage Intacct
- FloQast
- QuickBooks Online
- Cloud-based ERP solutions
Team & Environment
You will join a team of staff and senior staff accountants. This role reports to Team Manager(s) and has no direct reports.
Work Mode
This is a fully remote independent contractor position open to candidates located in the U.S.
TydeCo is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We encourage applications from qualified candidates of all backgrounds, regardless of race, religion, sex, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, pregnancy, maternity, or any other legally protected characteristics.
