Accounting Manager

ABOUT BESTOW

Life insurance is one of the world's most important products. It's also one of the hardest to build, distribute, and modernize. Bestow exists to change that.

Bestow is a leading vertical technology platform serving some of the largest and most innovative life insurers. Our platform unifies the fragmented, legacy value chain, enabling carriers to launch products in weeks instead of years. Carriers choose us to scale and operate at unprecedented speed, powered by AI and automation.

Bestow isn't selling policies. We're building the infrastructure that helps an entire industry move faster, reach more people, and deliver on its promise.

Backed by leading investors (Goldman Sachs, Hedosophia, NEA, Valar, 8VC) and trusted by major carriers, Bestow is powered by a team that moves with precision, purpose, and heart. If you want to help reimagine a centuries-old industry with lasting impact, join us.

Bestow offers flexible remote/hybrid work, meaningful benefits, equity, and substantial growth opportunities.

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The General Accounting Manager plays a key role in scaling and maintaining a strong accounting function at a high-growth SaaS startup, with ownership of all non-revenue accounting processes. This is a hands‑on role—well‑suited for someone ready to roll up their sleeves in a lean team environment—requiring strong prioritization skills, strategic thinking, and flawless execution across multiple accounting areas. The role manages a small team (1–2 direct reports).

In addition to core leadership responsibilities, this person is willing to take on staff‑level work when needed, mentors and develops junior team members, and drives process improvements and automation to reduce manual work as we scale.

This role reports to the Controller and is either remote or hybrid, with 1‑2 days/week minimum coming into our Dallas, TX office, located downtown in Deep Ellum. #LIREMOTE

• Own the close process:
  Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual close for all non‑revenue areas, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with U.S. GAAP.
• Expense lifecycle management:
  Oversee expense accounting end‑to‑end, from coding and approvals through reporting, ensuring accuracy and clear policies.
• Accounts payable & vendor management:
  Manage AP processes, vendor onboarding, and relationships, while improving payment efficiency and maintaining strong controls.
• Expense reporting systems:
  Oversee employee expense reporting tools, driving adoption, accuracy, and policy alignment.
• Financial reporting & analysis:
  Prepare internal financial statements for non‑revenue areas, develop variance analyses, and provide insights that help leaders understand key drivers.
• Audit & compliance readiness:
  Support external reporting needs and partner with auditors by maintaining well‑documented, organized processes.
• Internal controls:
  Ensure adherence to controls across all non‑revenue areas; identify and implement improvements to reduce risk.
• Team leadership:
  Manage and mentor 1–2 junior accountants, coaching them on technical skills, prioritization, and career growth. Step in on execution as needed to model a hands‑on approach.
• Cross‑functional collaboration:
  Partner with Finance, Legal, Engineering, and IT on initiatives that impact accounting, ensuring accurate data flows between operational systems.
• Systems & process improvement:
  Lead automation and system enhancements across AP and other non‑revenue workflows to reduce manual work and build for scale.
• Strategic problem solving:
  Anticipate accounting challenges that come with growth, design scalable processes, and make recommendations with long‑term impact.
• Business partnership:
  Communicate complex accounting matters in a clear, practical way to non‑finance stakeholders, influencing business decisions.

• 5–8 years of progressive accounting experience, preferably within the SaaS/tech space;
  Big 4 or public accounting background a plus.
• Deep understanding of U.S. GAAP; CPA required.
• Demonstrated ability to balance strategic oversight with hands‑on execution in a lean team environment.
• Strong mentoring and leadership skills with…