Accounting Manager

About Knox Knox runs the largest Federal managed cloud. We host and secure the production environments of our customers within our FedRAMP-authorized cloud. We’re a collaborative, and dynamic team building something meaningful: helping innovative companies break into and scale within the Federal market. We take pride in serving our customers, thrive on solving tough challenges together, and having fun while doing it. The Role Knox Systems is a rapidly growing FedRAMP-as-a-Service startup that exceeded revenue forecasts by 50% this year and is positioned for aggressive expansion. We're building a high-performing team where exceptional talent drives our success. We're seeking an outstanding Accounting Manager to lead our accounting operations with a focus on revenue accounting. This is a hands-on role requiring strong technical expertise in contract analysis, COGS calculation, and revenue recognition under ASC 606. You'll build scalable processes that support timely, accurate, and audit-ready reporting as we scale. What You'll Do Lead month-end close and reporting for revenue-related accounts, ensuring accuracy and timeliness across a significant portion of our accounting operations Analyze and interpret new accounting pronouncements, assess applicability, and prepare technical accounting memos for complex transactions Review and mentor accounting team members' work, elevating technical quality across the department Design and implement best-in-class processes for accounting and financial operations in collaboration with internal stakeholders Partner with cross-functional teams (Sales, Customer Success, Product, Engineering) to ensure proper revenue recognition and financial controls Drive special projects including financial forecasting, ERP implementation, revenue operations optimization, and internal control development What You Bring CPA preferred; Bachelor's degree in Accounting 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, including Big 4 public accounting and/or high-growth tech company experience Deep knowledge of ASC 606 (revenue recognition) and ASC 350-40 (internal-use software); ability to apply guidance to complex SaaS arrangements Proven ability to manage high transaction volumes and complex data environments Strong systems expertise with ERP platforms (NetSuite preferred), revenue recognition tools, and the ability to navigate across multiple systems Tech-forward mindset with experience leveraging AI and emerging technologies to build scalable operations Roll-up-your-sleeves attitude with exceptional attention to detail, analytical rigor, and organizational skills Strong leadership presence with excellent problem-solving and cross-functional communication skills Hiring Requirement: Due to the nature of our work with federal government clients and compliance with applicable regulations, this position requires U.S. citizenship. Candidates must be able to provide documentation verifying sole U.S. citizenship status as part of the background check process. Any offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of all required pre-employment screenings, including a background check, in accordance with applicable laws and government contract requirements. Benefits & Perks Knox offers a competitive employee benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life & Disability, unlimited PEO, and an employee funded 401k plan. Please note, benefits are subject to change. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status. Compensation Range: $150K - $200K