Manager of Corporate Accounting at Skillz

<h2 id="About-the-job" data-renderer-start-pos="139"><strong data-renderer-mark="true">About the job</strong></h2> <p><strong>Role Summary:&nbsp;</strong>The Manager, Corporate Accounting is responsible for managing general ledger operations, revenue and vendor accrual processes, and <span data-highlighted="true" data-vc="highlighted-text">SOX</span> compliance to ensure financial accuracy, audit readiness, and operational scalability. This role leads month-end close execution, strengthens accounting controls, and drives process improvements while serving as a primary escalation point within Corporate Accounting. The position reports to the Director of Corporate Accounting and supports enterprise-level financial integrity.</p> <p data-renderer-start-pos="3072"><strong data-renderer-mark="true">Responsibilities&nbsp;</strong></p> <ul> <li> <p data-renderer-start-pos="7322" data-local-id="2ebd6c077d86">Own the end-to-end general ledger close process for assigned areas, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and timely execution.</p> </li> <li> <p data-renderer-start-pos="7448" data-local-id="a0918393cacf">Review and approve journal entries, accruals, and reconciliations, maintaining high standards of technical accounting accuracy and documentation.</p> </li> <li> <p data-renderer-start-pos="7597" data-local-id="fba9f57ebce4">Oversee revenue and vendor accrual processes, ensuring proper cutoff, completeness, and alignment with company policies.</p> </li> <li> <p data-renderer-start-pos="7721" data-local-id="7cda815dbf11">Ensure accounting policies and close procedures are documented, maintained, and updated as processes evolve.</p> </li> <li> <p data-renderer-start-pos="7833" data-local-id="e54db951e179">Lead <span data-highlighted="true" data-vc="highlighted-text">SOX</span> compliance efforts for assigned processes, ensuring controls operate effectively and documentation supports audit readiness.</p> </li> <li> <p data-renderer-start-pos="7970" data-local-id="034cfc53b8d5">Identify, assess, and escalate accounting risks and control gaps, recommending corrective actions where necessary.</p> </li> <li> <p data-renderer-start-pos="8088" data-local-id="d0926b2699ae">Partner cross-functionally with internal teams and external auditors to ensure accurate reporting and operational alignment.</p> </li> </ul> <p data-renderer-start-pos="3166"><strong data-renderer-mark="true">Key Competencies&nbsp;</strong></p> <ul class="ak-ul" data-indent-level="1"> <li> <p data-renderer-start-pos="8236" data-local-id="801eb12fdc83">Strong knowledge of U.S. <span data-highlighted="true" data-vc="highlighted-text"><span class="_kqswh2mm"><span class="_5pioz8co _189e1dm9 _1il9buyh _19lc184f _d0altlke" data-testid="definition-highlighter">GAAP</span></span></span> and technical accounting principles.</p> </li> <li> <p data-renderer-start-pos="8306" data-local-id="52d4b015de9d">Expertise in month-end close processes and accrual accounting.</p> </li> <li> <p data-renderer-start-pos="8372" data-local-id="e40a47f65cfb">Demonstrated experience building, leading, and developing accounting teams that deliver financial accuracy, maintain strong internal controls, and drive continuous process improvement.</p> </li> <li> <p data-renderer-start-pos="8560" data-local-id="3b1f3c94541b">Ability to execute and maintain effective internal controls within a <span data-highlighted="true" data-vc="highlighted-text">SOX</span>-compliant environment, partnering with Internal Audit to ensure readiness and timely remediation.</p> </li> <li> <p data-renderer-start-pos="8734" data-local-id="ef7a5cf64493">Structured problem-solving skills with the ability to address complex or non-routine accounting matters.</p> </li> <li> <p data-renderer-start-pos="8842" data-local-id="4f5b33fd1c51">Process improvement mindset focused on scalability and operational rigor.</p> </li> <li> <p data-renderer-start-pos="8919" data-local-id="d096bef35207">Clear and effective communication with cross-functional stakeholders and senior leadership.</p> </li> </ul> <p><span data-highlighted="true" data-vc="highlighted-text"><span class="_kqswh2mm"><span class="_5pioz8co _189e1dm9 _1il9buyh _19lc184f _d0altlke" data-testid="definition-highlighter"><strong data-renderer-mark="true">Required Experience&nbsp;</strong></span></span></span></p> <ul class="ak-ul" data-local-id="c46f9002-0623-4367-bc8d-813aeb2bf68d" data-indent-level="1"> <li> <p data-renderer-start-pos="9028" data-local-id="e3bd1b07b0f8">At least 7 to 9 years of accounting experience, including a mix of public and corporate accounting experience.</p> </li> <li> <p data-renderer-start-pos="9142" data-local-id="c55c6ef46b50">At least 2 years of people management experience.</p> </li> <li> <p data-renderer-start-pos="9195" data-local-id="51697c0523b4">Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related field.</p> </li> <li> <p data-renderer-start-pos="9250" data-local-id="e00746fa0125">Active or inactive CPA.&nbsp;</p> </li> <li> <p data-renderer-start-pos="9267" data-local-id="8cd1062de575">Experience operating within a <span data-highlighted="true" data-vc="highlighted-text">SOX</span>-compliant environment.</p> </li> <li> <p data-renderer-start-pos="9327" data-local-id="df706b31bc73">Strong proficiency in ERP systems and account reconciliation tools.</p> </li> </ul> <p><span data-highlighted="true" data-vc="highlighted-text"><span class="_kqswh2mm"><span class="_5pioz8co _189e1dm9 _1il9buyh _19lc184f _d0altlke" data-testid="definition-highlighter"><strong data-renderer-mark="true">Preferred Experience&nbsp;</strong></span></span></span></p> <ul class="ak-ul" data-local-id="c46f9002-0623-4367-bc8d-813aeb2bf68d" data-indent-level="1"> <li> <p data-renderer-start-pos="9398" data-local-id="dbc9c1e3a454">Master’s degree.</p> </li> <li> <p data-renderer-start-pos="9428" data-local-id="70ec6f565bec">Prior experience at a Big 4 or national public accounting firm.</p> </li> </ul> <p data-renderer-start-pos="3272"><strong data-renderer-mark="true">Starting Compensation including Base + Bonus + Equity:</strong> <span class="fabric-background-color-mark" data-renderer-mark="true" data-background-custom-color="#fedec8">$151,000</span></p> <p data-renderer-start-pos="3374"><strong data-renderer-mark="true">Location:</strong> Las Vegas HQ - Onsite for 5 days per week</p> <p data-renderer-start-pos="1142"><strong data-renderer-mark="true">Why Skillz</strong></p> <ul class="ak-ul" data-indent-level="1"> <li> <p data-renderer-start-pos="1156">Culture of Impact: Join a united team of builders, creators, innovators, and entrepreneurs driven by the desire to win. At Skillz, we create value, obsess over our product, and make a difference in the world.</p> </li> <li> <p data-renderer-start-pos="1368">Comprehensive Benefits: Enjoy peace of mind with our comprehensive benefits package, which includes 100% coverage for medical, dental, and vision expenses for both you and your dependents. Additionally, take advantage of our 401K matching, equity incentives, pre-tax benefit options, and more.</p> </li> <li> <p data-renderer-start-pos="1665">Wellness Support: Enhance your well-being with our array of wellness initiatives, including meditation and mental health resources, physical fitness coaching and classes, family planning assistance, health and parenting guidance, virtual therapy sessions, and more.</p> </li> <li> <p data-renderer-start-pos="1934">Time off: We offer competitive paid time off (PTO) &amp; company holidays to help you recharge and pursue your passions.</p> </li> <li> <p data-renderer-start-pos="1934">Las Vegas Headquarters: Skillz strongly believes in a five-day a week, collaborative office environment at our 36,000+ square foot headquarters. Enjoy free breakfast and catered lunches, snacks, a full-size gym with showers, commuter benefits, insurance, team bonding events and many more.&nbsp;</p> </li> <li> <p data-renderer-start-pos="2419">Recognized Success: Skillz has earned recognition as one of Fast Company's Most Innovative Companies, <span data-highlighted="true" data-vc="highlighted-text"><span class="_11q7y4f7 _5pioz8co _189eyh40 _n3tdv77o _1il9nqa1 _19lcevot _d0altlke acronym-highlight" data-testid="acronym-highlight">CNBC</span></span>'s Disruptor 50, San Francisco Business Times' Best Places to Work, Forbes' Next Billion-Dollar Startups, and the #1 fastest-growing company in America on the Inc. 5000 list, and many more.</p> </li> <li> <p data-renderer-start-pos="2718">Development Opportunities: We hold our employees to high standards while providing them with professional growth opportunities. We operate like a startup, and encourage all of our employees to collaborate and voice feedback about our product and ways we can improve as a business. We believe in never settling, and that also pertains to your growth.&nbsp;</p> </li> </ul> <p><iframe src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/uptd8zrFsLU" width="560" height="314"></iframe></p> <p><iframe src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/mCdFJpn3YZA?feature=shared" width="560" height="314"></iframe></p> <p data-renderer-start-pos="3692">Join Skillz and Let's Redefine the Boundaries of Gaming!</p> <p data-renderer-start-pos="3750">Together, we'll create a world where skill, passion, and innovation thrive. We look forward to having you on board!</p> <p>#LI-AV1</p><div class="content-conclusion"><p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Skillz embraces diversity and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. As part of our commitment to diversifying our workforce, we do not discriminate on the basis of age, race, sex, gender, gender identity, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, marital status, citizenship, veteran status, or disability status, and we operate in compliance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance</span><em><span style="font-weight: 400;">.</span></em></p></div>