What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounting Manager position at Taskrabbit?
This role will be fully remote through August 2025 with the expectation that employees will begin working 2 days per week in our dedicated office space in Philadelphia starting September 2025.
About the Role:
Reporting to the CFO, the Accounting Manager will be a key part of Taskrabbit Finance organization that will help build out and scale the accounting team, function, and processes as we continue to grow. You will oversee all areas of accounting including month-end close, process documentation and improvement, internal financial reporting, reporting to the parent company, and operational areas of accounting. You will be in charge of ensuring the timely and accurate processing of daily accounting processes as well as coordinating the month-end close process, review journal entries and account reconciliations, maintain accounting systems, investigate discrepancies and variances, and develop detailed written policies & procedures.
The ideal candidate for this role is a driven, highly motivated self-starter who has experience with multinational organizations and who relishes the opportunity to make a mark in a fast-paced, high-growth organization. A willingness to step into the details as you grow and mentor the accounting team is a must. Strong time management skills, a firm sense of ownership, and comfortability with ambiguity and change are critical for this role. The ideal candidate enjoys finding solutions and improving processes in the areas they oversee. They will also have a strong sense of ownership and business ethics to deliver quality work on a daily basis. This role will have high visibility with the CFO and other key business stakeholders.
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Responsibilities:
- Oversee all accounting processes, including month-end close, reviewing monthly reconciliations, formal work reviews, financial reporting, variance analysis, invoice and expense reporting, etc.
- Build, lead, and mentor the accounting team.
- Manage cash flow, including forecasting, monitoring liquidity, and optimizing working capital to support business needs.
- Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting to the parent company, aligning with corporate guidelines and reporting requirements.
- Navigate areas of ambiguity and uncertainty, taking a hands-on approach to resolve issues in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
- Prepare financial statements, schedules, and analyses, along with supporting documentation for the year-end audit.
- Proactively identify issues and opportunities for improvement within the close process and implement process enhancements.
- Ensure consistent application of corporate accounting principles and procedures in full compliance with US GAAP.
- Own and optimize accounting software and systems used to automate accounting and reporting processes.
- Collaborate with IKEA counterparts on financial reporting and compliance, contributing to board-level presentations.
- Prepare technical accounting memorandums as needed and strengthen the internal control environment.
- Understand and document reporting needs, collaborate on operational issues, develop creative solutions, and provide business guidance through financial reporting.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in accounting or finance
- 7 years of progressive experience; ideally a combination of public accounting (required) and tech industry experience
- CPA required
- Experience with NetSuite and G-Suite strongly preferred
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and experience reconciling high-volume transactional data
- Strong prioritization skills with ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Experience implementing ERP systems a plus
- Self-starter who can creatively solve problems
- Excellent verbal and written communications skills with ability to teach and train others
- Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills
- Ability to work in a fast paced environment, prioritize appropriately and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
- Strong understanding of GAAP and FASB codification and pronouncements that includes complex revenue recognition and internal control framework development
- Passionate and knowledgeable about marketplaces
Compensation & Benefits:
At Taskrabbit, our approach to compensation is designed to be competitive, transparent and equitable. total compensation consists of base pay bonus benefits perks.
The base pay range for this position is $97,000 - $134,000 This range is representative of base pay only, and does not include any other total cash compensation amounts, such as company bonus or benefits. Final offer amounts may vary from the amounts listed above, and will be determined by factors including, but not limited to, relevant experience, qualifications, geography, and level.
Salary : $97,000 - $134,000
