Manager, Accounting

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing!

Job Description Summary:

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manage day-to-day financial operations, analyze financial data and prepare financial reports of Philippines and Singapore Rocket Software entities in accordance with local GAAP
• Ensure financial records are accurate and compliant and the company adheres to accounting and reporting policies and regulations
• Work with Shared Service Centre Team in India to create, implement and maintain a system of internal controls
• Liaise with auditors and tax advisors to prepare annual filings
• Review and approve local payroll
• Manage cash flow and ensure company has liquidity to pay its employees and vendors
• Work closely with sales and AR teams to support Philippines customers and related compliance; approve sales orders
• Perform special projects and analysis as needed, including possible acquisitions (analysis and integration) and optimize resources to ensure global Rocket standards are met

Required Qualifications:

• 10 years of financial and accounting experience
• CPA qualification and Accounting degree
• Good knowledge of US GAAP and strong technical accounting competencies
• Experience preparing external financial statements in accordance with local GAAP
• Software industry experience is highly valued
• Previous experience in working for a US Head Quarter subsidiary
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to lead, develop, and mentor a talented and capable team
• Thrives in a fast-paced environment
• Experience with ERP systems, database applications, and general ledger accounting software

Information Security:

Information security is everyone’s responsibility.  A fundamental principle of information security at Rocket Software is that all individuals in the organization have a responsibility for the security and protection of company information and IT Resources over which they have control, according to their role.

Diversity, Inclusion & Equity:

At Rocket we are committed to an inclusive workplace environment, where every Rocketeer can thrive by bringing their full selves to work. Being a Rocketeer means you are part of our movement to continually drive inclusivity, diversity and equity in our workforce.

Rocket Software Inc. is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. Rocket Software Inc. is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.

Rocket is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities.  If you need special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment, please call: 781-577-4321 or send an email to people@rocketsoftware.com.  We will make a determination on your request for reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis.

If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!