Accounting Manager

About the role

Life Space Digital is reshaping the out-of-home media landscape through the deployment of digital screens in high-traffic office, multifamily, and retail environments. Our platform delivers content-rich experiences and targeted advertising directly to building occupants and visitors — starting in elevators, lobbies, and shopping center concourses. Backed by an experienced leadership team and aggressive growth targets, we are scaling across key U.S. markets with a focus on speed, precision, and long-term value for our partners. As a high-growth digital out-of-home (DOOH) media startup, we are seeking an Accounting Manager to help build and manage the accounting function. Responsible for month-end close, revenue recognition (ASC 606), revenue share calculations, payroll, audit readiness and taxes. CPA and startup experience preferred. What you get to do: - Close & Reporting: Own the monthly close and maintain US GAAP books; prepare and deliver the monthly financial reporting package to management. - Accounts Payable: Oversee the AP function — ensure vendor payments, reimbursements, and card transactions are coded and processed on time in Ramp, and that spending follows the company's budget approval process. - Accounts Receivable & Revenue: Oversee billing, collections, and cash application; own revenue recognition under ASC 606, including revenue-share calculations. - Lease Accounting: Maintain lease schedules and ensure compliance with ASC 842, including proper classification, measurement, and reporting. - Payroll: Partner with HR on payroll processing and commission calculations; review payroll for accuracy, ensure proper recording and accruals in the GL, and support compliance with federal, state, and local payroll tax and benefits reporting. - Audit & Tax: Serve as the primary contact for external auditors and the external CPA firm; support the annual audit and ensure timely filing of corporate tax returns. - Compliance: Manage multi-state registrations and ongoing compliance filings. - Systems & Controls: Strengthen internal controls and lead ERP selection and migration as the business scales. Who you are: - 5-8+ years relevant experience including team leadership. - CPA preferred; BS/BA in Accounting or Finance. - Strong US GAAP/ASC 606 expertise; hands-on rev rec or contract cost experience. - Proficiency with QuickBooks, Excel, and bill/payroll tools; ERP experience (NetSuite/Intacct) preferred - Clear communicator, process builder, and results-driven operator. - Programmatic ad revenue or revenue share experience preferred. - Multi-state/sales tax, cross-border payments, or vendor tax documentation preferred. - First-year audit or ERP migration exposure preferred. - English/Chinese bilingual preferred. The base pay range for this position is $110,000 - $140,000; however, base pay offered may vary depending on job related knowledge, skills, candidate location, and experience.