General Ledger Manager
US$140,000 – US$160,000 / yr base salary
Posted 12 Oct 2026
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- Expected experience
- 6–8 yrs
- Management level
- People management
- Employment
- Hybrid
| Base salary | US$140,000 – US$160,000 / yr |
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Field of studyAccounting, Finance
Study levelBachelor's
CertificationsCertified Public Accountant
Summary
The GL Manager is a hands-on people leader who owns payroll accounting, prepares equity rollforwards, oversees accounts payable (coding and payouts), and performs monthly flux/variance analysis (including COGS vs. SG&A classification review), while also serving as the reviewer of all work performed by the Senior GL Accountants and, by extension, the GL Accountants who report into them. This role manages a team of three -five (two Senior GL Accountants, an AP Specialist, and the GL Accountants) and is accountable for the accuracy, timeliness, and audit-readiness of the general ledger areas owned by the team. The general ledger areas owned by the team include, but are not limited to: bank transaction coding/uploading, cash reconciliations, prepaid expenses, fixed assets (including capitalized software) leases, accrued expenses, accounts payable, expense reports & corporate credit cards, and payout expenses and returns and intercompany clearing.
This is a leadership role that combines direct ownership of several close areas with day-to-day coaching, review, and prioritization of the broader accounting team's work. As Topstep's finance organization continues to mature, the specific accounts and processes owned by this role may shift; the GL Manager is expected to flex into new areas (e.g., intercompany, cash/bank accounting, leases, or other balance sheet areas) as priorities evolve and to help define ownership as the team scales.
Key Responsibilities
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Leadership & Team Management
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Directly manage and develop the two Senior GL Accountants and the AP Specialist, including workload prioritization, coaching, and performance management.
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Provide second-level review and sign-off on work performed by the GL Accountant(s) who report into the Senior GL Accountants, ensuring consistency and quality across the full team.
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Set daily and monthly priorities for the team in line with the month-end close calendar established with the Assistant Controller and Controller.
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Identify staffing, training, and process gaps within the team and recommend solutions to the Assistant Controller.
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Hold the team accountable for timely, accurate, and well-documented deliverables; escalate risks or resourcing constraints proactively.
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Payroll Accounting
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Own execution of all payroll-related journal entries, including regular payroll, subsidiary expense allocations, fringe benefits, and management fee allocations.
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Partner with People/HR and Payroll on GL mapping, coding of new departments/entities, and resolution of payroll data discrepancies.