Sr. Accounting Manager

About Us

At Hiya, we’re revolutionizing voice communication. Our mission is to modernize voice with intelligence for security and productivity

Since 2015, when we introduced the first mobile caller ID and spam-blocking apps, we’ve been at the forefront of voice intelligence innovation. In 2016, we partnered with Samsung and AT&T to launch Hiya Protect, the first network-based spam-blocking solution. In 2019, we introduced Hiya Connect, a branded call SaaS platform that helps businesses reach more customers by phone.

Today, our Voice Intelligence Platform supports over 500 million users globally. By using adaptive AI and audio intelligence, it delivers smarter, safer, and more productive voice calls across networks, apps, and devices. Our network & solution partners have grown to include British Telecom, EE, Virgin Media O2, Ericsson, Rogers, Bell Canada, MasMovil, Telenor, FICO, Twilio, and more.

About the Role

We’re looking for a Senior Accounting Manager to join our growing Finance team at a fast-paced, global SaaS company. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a dynamic environment and is excited to tackle complex problems, support multiple business functions, and partner closely with executive leadership. The ideal candidate is a solutions-oriented, proactive communicator who brings precision to their work and can adapt quickly in a landscape of change.

This is a high-visibility role with cross-functional impact, you’ll work closely with teams across the business including FP&A, Legal, GTM, and Operations. We’re looking for someone who’s not just technically strong, but who can bring clarity to ambiguity, drive operational improvements, and jump in wherever needed to support the team.

What You’ll Do

• Lead, mentor, and develop the accounting team to foster an environment of continuous improvement and accurate/timely reporting

• Coordinate and manage internal and external audits, ensuring compliance with GAAP and internal controls

• Experienced in managing accounting for complex SaaS transactions, including revenue recognition, deferred revenue, and commissions.

• Partner with FP&A and business stakeholders to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting

• Participate in the preparation of consolidated financial statements for our global entities

• Present financial insights and operational risks to executive leadership, enabling strategic decisions

• Collaborate on ad-hoc financial projects involving data synthesis, modeling, and scenario planning

Qualities that will make you successful:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA strongly preferred

• 10+ years of progressive accounting experience, preferably within a SaaS or tech environment

• Deep understanding of U.S. GAAP and SaaS-specific accounting considerations

• Experience working in a global business environment with multi-currency and multi-entity consolidations

• Strong Excel skills; experience with ERP systems (e.g., NetSuite), and reporting tools (e.g., Looker, Tableau, or similar)

• Ability to operate independently in a fast-paced and evolving environment

• Proven experience communicating effectively across functions and levels, including with executive leadership

• High degree of resilience and problem-solving ability in the face of change, ambiguity, and complexity

• Comfortable managing competing priorities with a strong sense of ownership and follow-through

• Team player mentality with a willingness to step in and support broader team needs beyond core responsibilities.

The person in this role must embody Hiya’s key values of Serving our customers, Doing rather than observing, Improving ourselves and our business, Owning and holding ourselves accountable for success, and Leading by showing up with a point of view, engaging in open discussion, listening respectfully to others opinions and committing to decisions.

The requirements listed in the job descriptions are guidelines. You don’t have to satisfy every requirement or meet every qualification listed. If your skills are transferable we would still love to hear from you.

More Details

The base salary for this role is between $150,000-229,000. When determining compensation, a number of factors will be considered: skills, experience, job scope, location, and competitive compensation market data.

• Start Date: Immediately

• Status: Full-time

• Type: Hybrid

• Location: Seattle, WA

• Travel Requirements:

• Department: Finance

• Reports to: VP Finance

• Direct Reports: Yes

Benefits

• Equity compensation

• 401K program with 3% match through Fidelity Investments

• Self managed vacation plan

• 15 Paid holidays including Recharge Days

• 100% covered medical, dental, and vision for the employee and 50% coverage for dependents

• Flexible spending, health savings accounts and Pretax dependent day care savings plan

• Paid parental leave

• Voluntary Life and AD&D, and Accident insurance options

• Employer-paid life insurance

• Employer-paid long-term disability coverage (in qualifying states)

• Donation Matching for a charity of your choice (up to $1,000/ year)

• $1,000/year reimbursement in Professional Development funds

This position is based in Seattle, WA, USA.

We are building a team with a variety of perspectives, identities, and professional experiences. We evaluate great candidates through a business lens and we strongly believe that diversity and unique perspectives make our company stronger, more dynamic, and a great place to build a career.

Our team has won various awards over the last 4 years from Built-in Seattle and Seattle Business Week to #86 on Deloitte Technology Fast 500 and Forbes #1 Startup Employer. Here at Hiya, we are a people-centric company focused on helping each and every one of our employees grow both personally and professionally. We feel that creating a team culture of support and empowerment to challenge the status quo results in an energized and passionate team that is continuously challenged and passionate about the work they are doing. You'll love working here if you are looking for an innovative challenge that is disrupting an industry. Come join us!