Manager of Accounting

Workrise is the source-to-pay solution built for energy. By combining purpose-built software with expert teams, we empower the world’s leading energy companies and their suppliers to work better, together. 

Learn more about how Workrise is equipping everyone in the energy ecosystem to operate with greater speed and efficiency at workrise.com.

Workrise is hiring a Manager of Accounting who will be responsible for overseeing key aspects of our monthly close process, managing general ledger activities, and ensuring timely, GAAP-compliant financial reporting. This person will also lead a team of accountants, drive process improvements (including the use of AI), and collaborate cross-functionally to support financial audits, payroll, and operational accounting.

Why Join Us? Our ideal candidate is a hands-on, detail-oriented leader with deep knowledge of U.S. GAAP, strong people management experience, and the ability to operate both strategically and in the weeds. They know how to develop and motivate high-performing teams, provide clear direction and feedback, and foster a collaborative, accountable culture. They should thrive in a dynamic environment, excel at cross-functional communication, and have a passion for building scalable, efficient accounting processes that support both team growth and business success.

What you’ll be doing:

• General Responsibilities: 
  • Work closely with accounting and operations groups to develop a timely financial reporting framework 
  • Manage integration and consolidation of processes into Workrise’s financial reporting processes, including monthly close cycle, reporting requirements, review of results, identifying accounting and operational items, internal controls and accounting policies 
  • Identify opportunities and drive changes to streamline accounting activities in a scalable way to adapt for the growth of the business
  • Manage and maintain timely and accurate financial statements and reports in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP)
  • Serve as an effective business partner to many departments including operational departments throughout the company, while working effectively with the Executive team and other key stakeholders
  • Work directly with operational payroll and invoicing teams to ensure GAAP compliant processes 
  • Support quarterly and year-end financial audits with external auditors
  • Oversee the implementation of special projects, new initiatives, system changes, process improvements as assigned
• GL Management:
  • Looking for a candidate to be a GL hawk and know all the GL activity by heart so that they can timely identify discrepancies 
  • Manage other team members’ GL activity to ensure in compliance with recordation expectations
  • Support the team in meeting their accounting close deadlines
• People Management:
  • Provide ongoing coaching, feedback, and development opportunities to help team members grow in their roles and careers including goal-setting and performance reviews
  • Foster an inclusive, collaborative team culture that encourages accountability, trust, and open communication
  • Assign, delegate, and prioritize projects and tasks according to functional requirements and skills
  • Set clear goals and expectations, monitor performance, and support continuous improvement through regular check-ins and performance reviews
  • Partner cross-functionally to align team priorities with company objectives and ensure smooth collaboration across departments
  • Lead with empathy and clarity, helping navigate change, resolve conflicts, and build team resilience

Experience and Education Requirements:

• 6+ years of public accounting and/or manager level accounting experience, including 3+ years building teams and managing people
• Demonstrated excellence in direct people management
• Has the ability to work independently through self review
• Experience and ability in working cross-functionally with multiple teams and stakeholders across the organization with the ability to move in and out of the details 
• Hands on experience with month end close 
• Ability to perceive, manage, understand and communicate with partners across the organization
• Both technical and operational knowledge of U.S. GAAP
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting 
• CPA 

Additional experience preferred, but not required:

• Experience with Netsuite, Sigma, ActiveDisclosure, SQL a plus

Essential Job Functions:

• Regular, on-time attendance
• Ability to travel 5% of the time
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Ability to use office equipment such as a computer, copier and telephone
• Ability to use office computer programs such as e-mail, Google Docs, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel
• Ability to manipulate office equipment such as a computer, copier and telephone

More than a job:

Between now and 2050, global energy demand is forecasted to rise nearly 50%, which is a staggering number. With every step forward - AI, electrification, you name it - that bar may still get higher. Workrise is uniquely positioned to empower the biggest industry in the world to work smarter - and move faster - in the race to rise to this challenge. The world depends on it.

We recognize that making an impact matters to you and we believe in providing an environment that fosters your growth. We use data to drive our decisions and improve the experience of the workers and clients we serve. With mutual respect for each other, we continually collaborate to find the best solution.

We support you with:

For eligible roles:

• Flexible paid time off for full-time employees
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Telehealth 
• 401(k) with company matching contribution
• Flexible remote work support where applicable
• WFH Contribution 
• Wellness allowance
• Calm App
• Learning opportunities 
• Financial planning support
• Parental leave
• Employee Assistance Program
• Pet Insurance
• Opportunity to earn bonus, commission, and/or equity
• Onsite Gym

Workrise is committed to providing an environment where all people feel belonging, mutual respect, and the freedom to be their authentic selves. We welcome applicants of all gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, neurodiversity, educational background, religion, ethnicity, disability, age, veteran status, and citizenship. We’d love to learn what you can add to our team.

Who we are:

What began as a workforce management platform for Oil & Gas has since grown to serve the biggest companies in energy across both workforce and vendor management, absorbing much of the supply chain complexity these energy companies face and making it easier, faster, and safer to get work done. To date, Workrise has raised over $750M in funding from Founders Fund, Andreessen Horowitz, Bedrock Capital, Brookfield, and Baillie Gifford, along with others, and will continue to use these investments for strategic growth. 

We’d love to share more through the interview process and look forward to learning more about your journey.