Accounting Team Lead - Remote

About MAVI
MAVI connects exceptional global finance and accounting talent with high-growth companies across the US. Our clients range from venture-backed startups to scaling mid-market businesses across SaaS, Fintech, E-commerce, Climate Tech, Healthcare, CPG, and Professional Services.
At MAVI
You'll Have the Opportunity To
Work directly with US-based Controllers, CFOs, and finance leadership teams
Gain exposure to sophisticated US GAAP accounting environments
Build long-term global career opportunities — not short-term freelance projects
Work remotely with high-growth US companies
Gain exposure to modern finance systems and operational best practices
Become part of a highly curated, invite-only global finance and accounting network
Role Overview
Our client is looking for an experienced Accounting Team Lead who can independently own full-cycle month-end close while leading a small accounting team and strengthening financial processes across the function.
This is a working leadership role. You will carry your own areas of the close and review the work of the accountants alongside you, reporting to the client's Controller or finance lead. It suits professionals who combine strong technical accounting fundamentals with the judgment to hold a team to a standard and the instinct to fix a process rather than work around it.
Key Responsibilities
Own full month-end and year-end close under US GAAP, including journal entries, accruals, and reconciliations
Lead a small accounting team — assign the close work, hold the calendar, and deliver a complete close on schedule
Provide first-line review over journal entries, reconciliations, and supporting schedules prepared by the team
Mentor and develop junior accountants, raise the standard of their output, and give the Controller an honest read on where each person stands
Manage accounts payable (AP) and accounts receivable (AR) end-to-end
Maintain general ledger accuracy and prepare supporting schedules
Prepare financial statements and management reports for US stakeholders
Perform variance analysis and explain the key financial movements behind it
Maintain audit-ready documentation, prepare PBC deliverables, and respond to auditor queries in your areas
Build and maintain close checklists and SOPs so the function does not depend on any single individual
Identify and implement process improvements across accounting workflows
Required Qualifications
6+ years of accounting experience with strong US GAAP exposure
Proven ability to own full-cycle close independently
Experience reviewing, supervising, or mentoring other accountants
Experience working with US-based companies or international stakeholders
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
Excellent written and verbal English communication skills
Ability to overlap with US business hours
Preferred Qualifications
CPA, CA, CMA, ACCA, or equivalent qualification
Formal experience managing a small accounting team
Experience with deferred revenue, subscription accounting, or recurring revenue models
Experience supporting an audit, including PBC preparation and direct auditor contact
Background in SaaS, E-commerce, Fintech, or CPG industries
Prior process improvement experience
Why Join MAVI
Lead a team and own the close, working directly with experienced US-based finance leaders
Long-term global career opportunities, not short-term freelance work
Gain exposure to modern finance systems and best practices
Clear progression toward Accounting Manager and Controller roles
USD or USD-equivalent compensation
Join a highly curated, invite-only global finance network

Work arrangement
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