Accounting Manager
Wowza Media Systems is seeking an Accounting Manager to support the growth of our accounting, finance, and administrative functions. The Accounting Manager will manage a team of 3 and oversee the General Ledger, Payroll, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and Cash Management. The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of experience in a combination of public accounting and industry, along with strong technical accounting skills, experience managing an accounting department of a mid-size company and solid ERP background. This role will be based in our Golden, CO office and report to the Controller. Local applicants only, please.
What You’ll Do
Maintain the general ledger and all monthly reporting requirements in accordance with GAAP
Provide technical accounting expertise - ensure appropriate expertise is developed and demonstrated
Manage AP and AR function as well as oversee Quote to Cash cycle
Analyze financial information and summarize financial results, including monthly flux analysis
- Ensure proper compliance with local sales and use tax and property tax
Ensure accurate, timely and cost-effective payroll data collection and payroll processing for all employees
- Lead the financial audit and preparation of support for audited financial statements
Coordinate cash management functions
Provide support for forecasting, budgeting, and financial reporting initiatives
Identify and manage projects designed to improve current processes and increase department efficiency
Assist in ERP implementation, design processes to maximize system functionality, develop training programs for team members.
Complete ad-hoc analysis and projects supporting the Controller and provide appropriate decision support information
Requirements:
CPA required
Public accounting experience required plus 5+ years of experience in finance/accounting
Self-starter with proven track record of taking initiative to drive process improvement
Strong technical accounting skills
Detail oriented with exceptional analytical skills
Experience in the Tech/ Saas Industry a plus
Strong leadership capabilities, personal integrity, and business ethics along with ability to delegate and develop subordinates and execute decisions in a timely manner are key
High integrity team player with a strong work ethic
Compensation and Benefits
Salary: $80,000 - $110,000
Bonus Eligible
Wowza offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes the following:
Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance available 1st day of employment
Generous Paid Time Off
401(k) with strong company match
Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
Employer Paid Basic Life Insurance and AD&D
Voluntary Life Insurance (Employee/Spouse/Child)
Parental Leave
Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
Training & Development
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
The base salary range represents the anticipated low and high end of our salary range for this position. Actual salaries will vary and will be based on various factors, such as candidate’s qualifications, skills, and competencies. The salary is one component of our total compensation package for employees.
Who We Are:
Wowza Media Systems is a streaming software, cloud services, and hardware provider aimed at powering live streaming for today’s most innovative companies. We frequent Streaming Media’s list of Companies That Matter Most in Online Video and Readers’ Choice Awards, as well as Built in Colorado’s list of Best Medium Workplaces.
Cofounders David Stubenvoll and Charlie Good first set out to create cool stuff with like-minded people in 2005. In the sixteen years that have followed, Wowza’s become the gold standard for streaming. One third of content delivery networks (CDNs) have Wowza’s technology built in and more that 24,000 organizations across the globe power their streaming with Wowza.
With adoption rates exploding, use cases proliferating, and video quality increasing, the streaming industry’s influence on everyday life continues to grow. And when it comes to live video, one thing rings true: If you can dream it, the experts at Wowza can help you build it.
Why Work for Wowza:
Wowza’s team works to connect the larger community with our passion for tech. From live-streaming graduation ceremonies for local high schools to participating in events like SheTech, employees are able to cultivate the same creative energy that first brought the company to life. Employees are encouraged to take ownership of their role with limited oversight — and coworkers are happy to help one another out.
Wowza Media Systems is an equal opportunity employer, committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment for all people to thrive in.