Senior Accounting Manager

At SolarWinds, we’re a people-first company. Our purpose is to enrich the lives of the people we serve—including our employees, customers, shareholders, partners, and communities. Join us in our mission to help customers accelerate business transformation with simple, powerful, and secure solutions. The ideal candidate thrives in an innovative, fast-paced environment and is collaborative, accountable, ready, and empathetic. We’re looking for individuals who believe they can accomplish more as a team and create lasting growth for themselves and others. We hire based on attitude, competency, and commitment. Solarians are ready to advance our world-class solutions in a fast-paced environment and accept the challenge to lead with purpose. If you’re looking to build your career with an exceptional team, you’ve come to the right place. Join SolarWinds and grow with us! About the Role We are seeking an Accounting Senior Manager to play a critical, hands-on role in executing the monthly close for the AMER region and supporting a high-quality global close and reporting process. This role reports directly to the Director of Accounting/Assistant Controller and is deeply embedded in day-to-day accounting operations, with a strong focus on collaboration, execution, and problem-solving. The Senior Manager will work closely with the AMER GL team and partner extensively with AP, Payroll, Legal, HR/Total Rewards, FPA, and Tax to ensure timely, accurate, and well-supported financial results each month. This is an ideal role for an experienced accounting leader who enjoys being close to the details, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and wants exposure to complex accounting matters. Key Responsibilities AMER Close Execution Ownership Own the end-to-end monthly close for the AMER region, partnering with the AMER GL team to drive timely, accurate, and complete close outcomes. Manage and review journal entries, account reconciliations, and close deliverables for AMER-based entities. Act as the primary point of contact during close, resolving issues, coordinating dependencies, and escalating risks as needed. Prepare and review flux analyses and close packages, partnering with FPA to ensure alignment between actuals and forecasts. Support quarterly and annual close processes, including expanded analytics, audit readiness, and reporting support. Technical Accounting Support Support technical accounting assessments under US GAAP in coordination with the Assistant Controller, including research and documentation. Assist with preparation and maintenance of accounting policies and position memos as needed. Apply accounting guidance across equity compensation, leases, business combinations, and other complex areas in the day-to-day close. Audit, Controls Compliance Support external audits by preparing schedules, responding to auditor requests, and ensuring audit-ready documentation for AMER entities. Execute and maintain SOX / ICFR controls within scope, including preparation and review controls. Partner with Internal Audit and the Assistant Controller to address control findings and drive remediation efforts. Systems Process Improvement Act as a key user for core finance systems, including NetSuite, FloQast, Coupa, and other close-related tools. Drive continuous improvement in AMER close processes, reconciliations, and documentation, with a focus on efficiency, scalability, and quality. Identify automation and standardization opportunities in partnership with accounting leadership. Team Leadership Development Provide day-to-day guidance and mentorship to members of the AMER GL team. Review work product, reinforce expectations for quality and timeliness, and help develop team members’ technical and operational skills. Foster a collaborative, accountable, and solutions-oriented culture within the accounting organization. Qualifications Required Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field. 8+ years of progressive account ... (truncated, view full listing at source)