Manager, Accounting in Belfast

Rapid7 is looking to recruit an Accounting Manager who will be responsible for the accounting of our International subsidiaries, as well as play a pivotal role in supporting the International Controller to scale and implement best-in-class operational processes to maximize the efficiency of the general ledger accounting team.

About the Team

The general ledger accounting team manages the global month-end close and consolidation process. This primarily includes recording journal entries, performing account reconciliations, and reviewing flux analysis, as well as working cross-functionally with teams across the business.

About the Role

As an Accounting Manager, your primary responsibility will be to manage the monthly close process across the International subsidiaries ensuring compliance with US GAAP as well as Sarbanes-Oxley. This role will play a pivotal role in supporting the International Accounting Controller to scale and implement best-in-class operational processes to maximize the efficiency of the general ledger accounting team.

The ideal candidate will have a background in the software industry, project management, strong operations experience, and technical accounting knowledge, as well as the ability to support all aspects of general ledger and month-end close processes. The position will be required to work cross-functionally, especially with Tax, Treasury, Legal, and People Strategy departments on various compliance needs. As an Accounting Manager you will be responsible for interpreting technical accounting rules and applying them in practice.

Specifically, your focus will be to:

• Review and ensure completion of the International subsidiaries general ledger activities, including the month-end close process, balance sheet reconciliations, ad-hoc analyses, and variance analysis, while adhering to tight deadlines.
• Responsible for driving the international statutory filing and audit processes, including translating GAAP activity to local accounting standards and currencies.
• Proactively identify complex accounting items and facilitate cross-functional alignment with the technical accounting team to determine appropriate treatment in accordance with US GAAP.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls related to financial close; ensure internal control narratives, flowcharts and control matrices remain current with the company’s current practices and operations.
• Lead initiatives to improve efficiency, automation, and scalability of the corporate close process.
• Develop staff by managing performance, setting goals, providing ongoing training, and maintaining strong employee relationships.

The skills and qualities you’ll bring include:

• A BS degree in Accounting or Finance and CPA preferred.
• Minimum of five years of accounting experience (public company experience a plus).
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP and internal controls.
• Strong analytical skills and critical thinking.
• High energy with a sense of urgency and ability to multitask.
• Keen sense of process management and ability to drive process change and improvement.
• Demonstrate ability to design, manage and administer sophisticated best practice financial systems a plus.
• Proficient with NetSuite, Concur, Coupa and ADP a plus.
• Demonstrate ability to build and sustain critical partnerships with staff and operating management.
• Embody our core values to foster a culture of excellence that drives meaningful impact and collective success.

We know that the best ideas and solutions come from multi-dimensional teams. That’s because these teams reflect a variety of backgrounds and professional experiences. If you are excited about this role and feel your experience can make an impact, please don’t be shy - apply today.

About Rapid7

At Rapid7, our vision is to create a secure digital world for our customers, our industry, and our communities. We do this by harnessing our collective expertise and passion to challenge what’s possible and drive extraordinary impact. We’re building a dynamic and collaborative workplace where new ideas are welcome.

Protecting 11,000+ customers against bad actors and threats means we’re continuing to push the envelope just like we’ve been doing for the past 20 years. If you’re ready to solve some of the toughest challenges in cybersecurity, we’re ready to help you take command of your career. Join us.