Rapid7 Senior Manager Accounting 

United States, Massachusetts, Boston 

94062951

Senior Manager, Accounting

In this role, you will:

• Lead the day-to-day operations of the US accounting team, ensuring entries, reconciliations, and analyses are accurately prepared, reviewed and approved in accordance with US GAAP and in compliance with internal controls, policies and procedures

• Manage and develop a high performing accounting team, driving performance by setting goals and development plans and fostering an environment to achieve those goals through ongoing feedback

• Maintain strong controls and processes within accounting operations; enhance, design, maintain and review internal controls and corporate policies and procedures for SOX compliance

• Active involvement in business transformation initiatives which may include improving record to report process, redesign of procure-to-pay, cash automation, ERP optimization, etc.

• Collaborate with FP&A in leading the continuous enhancement of financial reporting, analysis of balance sheet and income statement fluctuations and driving strategic initiatives and process improvements

• Collaborate with various cross functional business partners such as tax, FP&A, legal, IT, people strategy, SEC reporting, etc on various ad-hoc reporting and support requests

• Partner with external and internal auditors in managing audit requests to drive timely completion of quarterly reviews, annual audits and internal control testing

The skills you’ll bring include:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting; CPA required

• 8-10 years of progressive accounting experience with at least 4 years in a management position

• Excellent understanding and knowledge of current US GAAP and SOX compliance

• Proven track record of leading, mentoring and developing high-performing accounting teams with strong interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills

• A motivated self-starter who thrives on taking ownership of initiatives with limited oversight, has a continuous improvement mindset, a strong work ethic and who consistently meets critical deadlines

• Forward thinker with strong analytical, problem solving, planning and organizational skills

• Adaptability and enthusiasm for new challenges, innate curiosity and a passion for learning

• A collaborative mindset that is open to giving and receiving ideas, perspectives and feedback

• Must be able to interact and communicate effectively with all levels of management

• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects with competing priorities and meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment

• High proficiency with ERP systems and Excel

Nice to have:

• Previous managerial experience in a publicly traded company preferred

• Experience with NetSuite preferred

• SaaS/Software industry experience a plus

Here, we’re building a dynamic workplace where everyone can have the career experience of a lifetime. We challenge ourselves to grow to our full potential. We learn from our missteps and celebrate our victories. We come to work every day to push boundaries in cybersecurity and keep our 11,000+ global customers ahead of whatever’s next.