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Director, Accounting

1 month, 2 weeks ago
United States
Full-time
Executive
Accounting Manager
Operations
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Axios

Axios

Axios is a new media company delivering vital, trustworthy news and analysis with smart brevity on an innovative mobile platform.

Internet Software & Services
251-1K
Founded 2017
$30M raised
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Description

  • Lead the monthly close process, including timelines, journal entries, reconciliations, accruals, fixed assets, and close reporting packages.
  • Maintain accounting policies, procedures, controls, chart of accounts governance, and operational documentation for accurate and scalable reporting.
  • Oversee AP, procurement, vendor management, contractor payments, cash management, bank reconciliations, 13-week cash forecasting, and treasury operations.
  • Manage bank access, fraud prevention, and accounting control processes to support financial governance and compliance.
  • Partner with Finance leadership to improve cash visibility, working capital management, and accounting operations.
  • Lead external audit coordination and oversee tax, sales and use tax, and related compliance processes with external partners.
  • Own and improve accounting systems, integrations, workflows, data integrity, SOPs, and business continuity documentation across finance operations.
  • Drive automation, AI adoption, and process improvements to improve efficiency, scalability, accuracy, and controls.
  • Partner cross-functionally with FP&A, Payroll, Revenue Finance, and business leaders to support forecasting, reporting, and decision-making.
  • Lead, coach, and develop accounting team members while fostering a collaborative, high-performing team culture.

Requirements

  • 8+ years of progressive accounting experience, including ownership of month-end close, audit, tax, treasury, internal controls, and accounting operations.
  • Strong knowledge of GAAP, accrual accounting, balance sheet management, AP, cash management, and financial reporting.
  • Experience managing accounting operations in a fast-paced, scaling organization.
  • Experience with ERP systems and finance process automation; Sage Intacct experience preferred.
  • Experience leading audits and managing relationships with external tax and accounting advisors.
  • Familiarity with sales and use tax, state filings, nexus considerations, and compliance workflows.
  • Strong analytical, project management, and process improvement skills, including leveraging systems, automation, AI, and workflow redesign to improve accounting operations.
  • Advanced Excel and Google Sheets proficiency.
  • Strong communication, cross-functional partnership, and stakeholder management skills.
  • Experience managing and developing team members.
  • High-accountability, execution-oriented mindset with comfort operating in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

  • Starting salary range of $145,000 to $185,000, depending on location, work experience, and skills.
  • 401(k) with employer match.
  • Robust PPO and High Deductible health insurance options on the Blue Cross Blue Shield network.
  • Employer HSA contribution for the high deductible health plan option.
  • Dental and vision coverage.
  • Primary caregiver 12-week paid leave, with birth-givers receiving an additional 6-8 weeks for a total of 18-20 weeks continuous leave.
  • Generous vacation policy plus holidays.
  • One mental health day per quarter.
  • Annual learning and development stipend.
  • $100 monthly work-from-home stipend.
  • Tele-mental health services through Headspace.
  • OneMedical membership, including tele-health services.
  • Personal health advocacy resources through HealthAdvocate.
  • Inclusive fertility, hormonal health, and family-forming benefits through Carrot Fertility.
  • Access to the Axios Family Fund for financial hardship or emergencies.
  • Increased work flexibility for parents and caretakers.
  • Virtual company-sponsored social events.
  • A strong, positive, open, inclusive, and diverse work culture.

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