Manager, General Accounting

You are a seasoned accounting professional with experience in full cycle accounting, business process improvement and financial systems, and you are committed to driving constant improvement and efficiency in these areas.  You have experience in a multi-entity environment with different year ends and reporting requirements.

Go to Work and Change the World

Looking for meaningful work where you can have an impact? Benevity is the place for you.

We’re a fast-paced (and fast growing!) software company in the business of doing good. Our market-leading cloud solution powers Goodness programs that help some of the world’s most iconic brands engage their people, customers and communities by connecting them with causes they care about.

As a B Corp, we’re thrilled to be part of the next wave of companies that are committed to higher social and sustainability standards—a commitment you’ll see reflected in our mission-driven culture.

If you want to feel good about going to work every day, Benevity delivers. We’re an agile, high-performing team and we need new team members—people like you—to help us continue to innovate game-changing technology, and help our raving fans (er, clients!) successfully run world-class Goodness programs that create a culture of purpose and passion while making a positive difference in the world.  

Imagine using your skills to catalyze a network of 10 million+ people from hundreds of the most recognizable global brands to connect with millions of charities around the world. At Benevity, you can! 

When you Work at Benevity

• You’ll have the once-in-a-career opportunity to be a part of a movement—helping some of the world’s most iconic brands drive social change and create a better employee experience that can attract, retain and engage today’s diverse workforce.
• You’ll make more than just a paycheck. You’ll have the opportunity to combine your passion with purpose every day while achieving tangible results. Just last year our team delivered nearly 1,000 feature enhancements; not to mention we’ve continued to build game-changing products while processing over $2 billion in donations and 10 million volunteer hours to 150,000 charities worldwide.
• You’ll join a high-performing, purpose-driven team that will help you advance your skills and adopt the growth mindset that’s essential to success at our company (and in everyday life). Our inclusive environment will allow you to come to work each day and be your best, most authentic self.
• You won’t find a lot of office policies and politics around here, but you will find dogs. You’ll also find a lot of passionate people who are all owners in the company. That doesn’t just mean potential equity in the company (though it means that, too!), but also a sense of responsibility and pride that we’re in this thing together.

What you will do

• Manage all functions of the transactional accounting team, including general accounting entries, intercompany billings, reconciliations, variance analysis and all other monthly/annual financial close activities
• Oversee all global accounting activities (currently includes Canada, the United States, United Kingdom, Ireland, and Austrailia), ensuring integrity of financial information and consistency in processes across regions
• Ensure international entities maintain accounting records to support local tax and regulatory reporting requirements
• Streamline day to day and month end close procedures to shorten financial reporting timelines
• Communicate all accounting policies and procedures to ensure best practices are adhered to
• Manage the integration of new entities into the general accounting processes
• Maintain accounting system master data, including chart of accounts and teams; assist with the chart of accounts and team redesign to allow for improved budgeting and reporting for locations and teams
• Assist the team with daily process issues, process documentation and improvement, ensuring adequate internal controls are in place
• Perform key monitoring control in areas of bank reconciliations, balance sheet and income statement account reconciliations, tax remittance reconciliations, etc
• Support the tax filings and external audit process for all regions
• Lead and provide training to accounting team members
• Other ad hoc accounting projects as required

What you bring 

• Professionally designated accountant (CPA) with 7 plus years’ of managerial experience  
• Hands on, deadline driven professional with a demonstrated track record of success in a similar role
• A strong customer service focus with knowledge of principles and processes for providing support and services to both internal and external customers
• Solid project management skills and the ability to motivate teams to produce quality work within tight timeframes
• Familiarity with international business and requirements for local tax and statutory reporting
• Experience working cross functionally to execute on systems and other process improvements
• Ability to understand and evaluate technology; comfortable with the use of technology to improve processes
• Strong detail driven individual with the ability to clearly communicate results
• Excellent interpersonal and relationship building skills
• Knowledge of US GAAP accounting principles and practices is a plus
• Advanced knowledge in Microsoft Office programs, particularly Excel
• Proficiency with Intacct accounting software or other comparable accounting software

What you can expect

• An environment where constant learning is the norm.
• To rapidly evolve beyond your previous experience.
• Opportunity to work with Fortune 500 clients in a fast-paced environment for a dynamic company with a history of proven success.
• Join a team of innovative thinkers as part of a rapidly growing company that is all about helping businesses create innovative corporate and workplace giving programs.
• Connect with a passionate group in an open, collaborative, and fun environment.

Our Commitment to a Diverse Culture

We believe in the power of diversity and we’re dedicated to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment at Benevity. We ensure equal opportunity for all applicants and encourage people of all visible minorities, including Indigenous applicants, and those of any religion, sex, age, ability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression to apply.

A Place for all Genders in Tech

Gender diversity and equality benefits everyone. We’re committed to supporting all gender identities and expressions in tech by sharing stories and advocating for equality. We’re also proud to partner with forward-thinking organizations like  Chic Geek and Next Gen Men , who continue to build a more vibrant, inclusive and diverse technology landscape.

While we sincerely appreciate every application received, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.