Accounting Manager

Bestow is a leading insurance technology platform serving some of the world's largest and most innovative life insurers. We are on a mission to increase financial stability for everyone. Bestow is a team of mission-driven, results-oriented individuals. We offer all employees a remote (contiguous 48 only)/hybrid workplace, meaningful benefits, substantial growth opportunities, and equity.

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ABOUT THE TEAM

The General Accounting Manager plays a key role in scaling and maintaining a strong accounting function at a high-growth SaaS startup, with ownership of all non-revenue accounting processes. This is a hands-on role—well-suited for someone ready to roll up their sleeves in a lean team environment—requiring strong prioritization skills, strategic thinking, and flawless execution across multiple accounting areas. The role manages a small team (1–2 direct reports). In addition to core leadership responsibilities, this person is willing to take on staff-level work when needed, mentors and develops junior team members, and drives process improvements and automation to reduce manual work as we scale.

This role reports to the Controller and is hybrid, with 1-2 days/week minimum coming into our Dallas, TX office, located downtown in Deep Ellum.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Own the close process: Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual close for all non-revenue areas, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with U.S. GAAP.

• Expense lifecycle management: Oversee expense accounting end-to-end, from coding and approvals through reporting, ensuring accuracy and clear policies.

• Accounts payable & vendor management: Manage AP processes, vendor onboarding, and relationships, while improving payment efficiency and maintaining strong controls.

• Expense reporting systems: Oversee employee expense reporting tools, driving adoption, accuracy, and policy alignment.

• Financial reporting & analysis: Prepare internal financial statements for non-revenue areas, develop variance analyses, and provide insights that help leaders understand key drivers.

• Audit & compliance readiness: Support external reporting needs and partner with auditors by maintaining well-documented, organized processes.

• Internal controls: Ensure adherence to controls across all non-revenue areas; identify and implement improvements to reduce risk.

• Team leadership: Manage and mentor 1–2 junior accountants, coaching them on technical skills, prioritization, and career growth. Step in on execution as needed to model a hands-on approach.

• Cross-functional collaboration: Partner with Finance, Legal, Engineering, and IT on initiatives that impact accounting, ensuring accurate data flows between operational systems.

• Systems & process improvement: Lead automation and system enhancements across AP and other non-revenue workflows to reduce manual work and build for scale.

• Strategic problem solving: Anticipate accounting challenges that come with growth, design scalable processes, and make recommendations with long-term impact.

• Business partnership: Communicate complex accounting matters in a clear, practical way to non-finance stakeholders, influencing business decisions.

WHO YOU ARE

• 5–8 years of progressive accounting experience, preferably within the SaaS/tech space; Big 4 or public accounting background a plus.

• Deep understanding of U.S. GAAP; CPA required.

• Demonstrated ability to balance strategic oversight with hands-on execution in a lean team environment.

• Strong mentoring and leadership skills with proven ability to develop junior team members.

• Proven track record of driving process improvements and automation to increase efficiency.

• Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills with proven ability to anticipate business needs.

• Advanced Excel/Google Sheets and ERP experience with integrated business applications

• Strong systems aptitude; comfortable navigating complex in-house platforms and high-volume data environments.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining accuracy and meeting critical deadlines.

• Excellent communication skills with ability to influence and collaborate across teams.

At Bestow, we’re proud to be awarded for our team members, innovative products, and culture. Our standard benefits include:

• Competitive salary and equity based on role

• Policies and managers that support work/life balance, like our flexible paid time off and parental leave programs 

• 100% paid-premium option for medical, dental, and vision insurance

• Lifestyle stipend to support your physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing

• Flexible work-from-home policy and open to remote

• Remote and WFH options, as well as a beautiful, state-of-the-art office in Dallas’ Deep Ellum, for those who prefer an office setting

• Employee-led diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives

We're proud to be recognized as a top employer, consistently earning accolades for our exceptional workplace culture and commitment to our employees.

• We've been recognized year after year by Great Place to Work, Built In Best Places to Work, and Fortune's Best Workplaces in Texas (2022-2025).

• We've been named one of Fortune’s Best Workplaces in Financial Services and Insurance (2022-2024), a CNBC and Statista World's Top Insurtech Company (2024), and one of The Financial Technology Report's Top Insurtech Companies (2024-2025).

• We're honored to be recognized as a Best Place for Working Parents for three consecutive years (2023-2025).

We value diversity at Bestow. The company will recruit, hire, and promote regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, pregnancy or maternity, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law. We understand the importance of creating a safe and comfortable work environment and encourage individualism and authenticity in every team member. 

Thanks for considering a career at Bestow!

Compensation Range: $120K - $150K