Accounting Manager

As the Accounting Manager at Eudia, your key responsibilities will include owning core accounting operations, leading month-end close processes, designing our future-state finance stack, and supporting both internal and external reporting. You'll also play a crucial role in enabling strategic decision-making by ensuring financial data accuracy. This hands-on approach will allow you to build accounting workflows that support our rapid growth and complex business models.

To qualify for the Accounting Manager role at Eudia, you should have a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or equivalent experience, with strong preference given to candidates holding a CPA or being on the CPA track. Additionally, 8+ years of progressive accounting experience in a fast-paced startup or public accounting firm is a must, along with a strong understanding of US GAAP and experience with systems like ERP migrations.

The Accounting Manager position at Eudia offers a competitive salary range of $150,000 to $175,000 a year, reflecting the importance of this role in supporting our innovative AI-driven platform and the need for a highly experienced and dedicated individual.

Eudia prides itself on a dynamic culture filled with passionate and driven individuals. As an Accounting Manager, you will work in an environment that encourages professional growth and the exploration of new ideas, while being part of a team that is dedicated to making a difference in the legal industry with our cutting-edge technology.

The Accounting Manager at Eudia will ensure financial data accuracy, which is essential for informed management decisions and forecasting. You’ll prepare audit-ready financial statements and collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, thus positioning yourself as a key player in driving the financial health and sustainability of the company in a rapidly scaling environment.

In addressing this question, emphasize your past experiences with ERP or other accounting systems. Discuss specific challenges you faced during the migration process and how your strategic planning and problem-solving skills helped ensure a smooth transition. Highlight your understanding of different systems and your ability to evaluate which one may best serve Eudia's unique needs.

Provide a detailed overview of your experience with month-end close, including the specific tasks you handled. Emphasize the steps you took to streamline the process over time and any metrics that showcase your success in reducing close timelines, as efficiency is crucial for a rapidly growing company like Eudia.

Discuss a systematic approach to identifying and resolving discrepancies, focusing on the importance of accuracy. Share an example where your attention to detail enabled you to pinpoint errors, explain the steps you took to correct those mistakes, and how your actions positively impacted the company’s financial integrity.

In your response, focus on your strong understanding of US GAAP, emphasizing any specific accounting standards that are relevant to Eudia. Discuss how these principles guide your decision-making and ensure compliance in all operations, showcasing your commitment to maintaining the highest standards in financial reporting.

When answering, express your enthusiasm for Eudia's mission and innovation in AI technology. Discuss how the opportunity to build and design a modern accounting function excites you, and how this role aligns with your career aspirations, ultimately showcasing your passion for contributing to a transformative industry.

Emphasize your familiarity with audit requirements and your proactive strategies in preparing financial statements. Mention any successful experiences where you worked directly with auditors and highlight any improvements implemented that made the audit process smoother and more efficient.

Discuss the importance of clear communication and relationship building. Share specific examples of how you've effectively collaborated with other departments, highlighting how this teamwork led to improved financial operations or strategic decisions, thereby benefiting the overall company objectives at Eudia.

Reflect on challenges like scaling operations, managing cash flow, and adhering to compliance as the company grows rapidly. Emphasize your adaptability and problem-solving skills, explaining how you would approach overcoming these challenges while ensuring robust accounting practices.

Share your methods for ensuring accuracy, such as regular reconciliations, detailed checklists, and double-checking calculations. Discuss how your meticulous nature and organizational skills come into play to prevent errors, thus maintaining the reliability of financial data at Eudia.

Base your suggestions on Eudia’s specific accounting practices mentioned in the job description. You can propose innovative solutions such as adopting advanced accounting technology, improving internal controls, or enhancing reporting processes. Emphasize your proactive mindset and willingness to adapt practices for optimal efficiency.