Accounting Manager

About us Pomelo Care is the leading virtual medical practice for women and children, providing care across pregnancy, postpartum, pediatrics, menopause, and perimenopause. We combine proactive, 24/7 clinical care with technology that helps us reach patients earlier, identify risks sooner, and deliver personalized care throughout their journey. Our team includes clinicians, technologists, operators, and problem-solvers working together to make high-quality care more accessible for families nationwide. About The Role: We are seeking an experienced and motivated Accounting Manager to join our rapidly growing organization. In this role, you will be tasked with building a best-in-class accounting function that can adapt, grow, and meet the changing needs of the organization as it evolves. You will also collaborate with other accounting team members and manage a staff accountant. On this small but high-impact team, you will serve as the primary owner of the general ledger and expense management functions and assist directly with all aspects of day-to-day financial activities and monthly reporting. You will partner to build, implement, maintain, and support accounting processes, systems, and internal controls to streamline operations, mitigate risk, and improve financial reporting to aid in better decision-making and transparency. This role reports to our Senior Director, Controller, and can be based anywhere in the continental US. What You'll Do: Oversee and manage day-to-day accounting operations, including accounts payable and the general ledger Lead the month-end close process for the general ledger and expenses, ensuring accurate journal entries, account reconciliations, and analysis Lead month-end consolidations, including inter-company transactional processing, allocations, and eliminations; provide strategic support for annual management fee analysis Review monthly consolidated financial statements and ensure accurate and timely internal and external reporting Prepare technical accounting research, including researching alternatives, documenting facts, and implementing recommendations and conclusions Assist with the implementation of new accounting standards and manage documentation of internal controls over financial reporting to ensure audit readiness and process integrity Assist with tax and compliance filings for multiple entities Partner with finance team members and cross-functional stakeholders to build and support accounting systems, offering recommendations to automate and leverage AI to drive efficiencies and scale Collaborate closely with the FP&A team on budgeting and forecasting to align accounting actuals with future growth targets Manage a Staff Accountant, including oversight of day-to-day responsibilities and long-term career development Collaborate and provide support to business owners as needed for ad hoc analyses and projects Who You Are: You have a bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance 5+ years of experience working on an accounting team, ideally at a rapidly growing, early-stage company Experience managing and mentoring a team Excellent attention to detail and strong, collaborative analytical and problem-solving abilities Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and adapt to changing priorities Desire to learn and develop your skill set to take on more responsibility and a diverse set of tasks/ experiences Willing to roll up your sleeves and figure things out. Driven by understanding and building systems and processes Experience with ERP systems and proficiency in accounting software (e.g., NetSuite) Extra credit: Active CPA Big 4 experience Understanding of Friendly PC model and implications for accounting processes and controls Why you should join our team By joining Pomelo, you will get in on the ground floor of a fast-moving, well-funded, and mission-driven startup that always puts the patient first. You will learn, grow and be challenged, and have fun with your team while doing i