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Life Space Digital

Accounting Manager

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Hybrid
New York City, NY, USA
110K-140K Annually
Senior level
Hybrid
New York City, NY, USA
110K-140K Annually
Senior level
Own the accounting function for a high-growth digital media startup, including monthly close, US GAAP reporting, accounts payable and receivable, ASC 606 revenue recognition, ASC 842 lease accounting, payroll, audits, taxes, compliance, internal controls, and ERP migration. The role partners with HR, auditors, and external accountants while managing multi-state accounting requirements and supporting scalable processes.
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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.

Life Space Digital Inc. participates in E-Verify. For more information, please review the E-Verify Participation Poster and the Right to Work Poster.

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1450 Broadway, Floor 12, New York, New York, United States, 10018

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