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MozillaSenior Manager, Accounting & Finance
Thunderbird operates as a privacy-focused, open-source communication organization reaching over twenty million users worldwide. As the entity expands beyond its desktop roots into mobile apps, paid…
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Thunderbird operates as a privacy-focused, open-source communication organization reaching over twenty million users worldwide. As the entity expands beyond its desktop roots into mobile apps, paid offerings, and enterprise solutions, it seeks a Senior Manager, Accounting & Finance to direct its financial operations. This position acts as the top financial authority within the organization, guiding fiscal planning, controls, and strategic decision support. This hands-on leadership role reports directly to the…
Job Description
Thunderbird operates as a privacy-focused, open-source communication organization reaching over twenty million users worldwide. As the entity expands beyond its desktop roots into mobile apps, paid offerings, and enterprise solutions, it seeks a Senior Manager, Accounting & Finance to direct its financial operations. This position acts as the top financial authority within the organization, guiding fiscal planning, controls, and strategic decision support.
This hands-on leadership role reports directly to the Chief Operating Officer and entails direct supervision of a Senior Staff Accountant and a Senior FP&A Analyst. The individual will navigate intricate revenue models encompassing donations, subscriptions, and partner arrangements, alongside international tax and reporting needs. Candidates need strong scheduling flexibility to maintain active collaboration across North American and European time zones, with a preference for Eastern or Central time zone residents.
Thunderbird functions as a nonprofit-owned company that sits within the broader Mozilla ecosystem while maintaining distinct compensation programs and operational policies. The compensation package includes an annual base salary ranging from USD 165,000 to 190,000, supported by comprehensive health, wellness, and career development benefits.
Responsibilities
- Manage the complete finance division, encompassing accounting, financial planning, analysis, treasury, taxation, and operational workflows
- Supervise and mentor the internal finance team to set clear accountability, priorities, and review practices
- Direct monthly and yearly financial closes, reporting processes, reconciliations, accounting policies, and internal controls
- Monitor accounting and revenue recognition procedures for user donations, subscriptions, and commercial enterprise agreements
- Drive the annual budgeting process, long-range financial planning, forecasting, and scenario evaluations
- Produce management reports and visual data tools that emphasize trends, risks, and strategic tradeoffs for leadership
- Coordinate tax obligations, external audits, VAT/GST filings, and corporate documentation with outside advisors
- Analyze the operational and financial impact of launching new legal entities or operating in foreign jurisdictions
- Partner with legal and enterprise teams to construct reporting and reconciliation protocols for commercial partner initiatives
- Oversee financial reporting requirements directed to the parent organization and associated Mozilla entities
- Supervise payroll administration across multiple providers in coordination with the people team
- Refine and document financial systems, expense workflows, payment platform reconciliations, and automation practices
- Manage cash flow planning, treasury functions, investments, and banking activities alongside the Senior FP&A Analyst
- Advise organizational leaders by translating complex financial data into actionable strategic recommendations
Requirements
- Possess at least 15 years of professional background covering accounting, FP&A, and finance operations
- Demonstrate significant controllership experience handling US GAAP reporting, close procedures, controls, and revenue recognition
- Bring a minimum of 5 years of people management background in a finance or accounting setting, including coaching and performance support
- Exhibit practical expertise with SaaS, subscription, digital product, or technology-based revenue structures
- Understand merchant-of-record setups, payment platforms, and international indirect tax or VAT/GST rules
- Maintain the ability to collaborate during North American working hours while keeping schedule flexibility for European meetings
- Hold permanent work authorization for the required market without needing visa sponsorship
Qualifications
- Experience operating inside a subsidiary, portfolio, or federated corporate structure with parent-organization reporting
- Background in establishing new legal entities or expanding into international jurisdictions
- Familiarity with financial systems such as Intacct or expense platforms like Ramp
- Previous work history within mission-oriented, open-source, or nonprofit-affiliated organizations
Core Skills
Benefits
- Fully remote working environment with schedule flexibility
- Company-issued laptop
- Annual bonus program
- Monthly remote work stipend
- Annual professional development stipend
- Access to the Coursera learning platform
- 24 days of prorated paid time off per year
- Paid birthday, year-end company shutdown, and 9 wellbeing days
- Public holidays and other paid leave
- Quarterly wellbeing stipend for personal and family activities
- 401(k) retirement plan contributions
- Health, dental, and vision insurance coverage
- Disability and life insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Paid parental leave and paid sick days
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What is the remote work policy for this position?
The position is fully remote. However, it requires regular working-hour overlap with colleagues across North American time zones, with a preference for candidates based in the Eastern or Central time zones, plus flexibility for meetings with European partners.
What is the salary range for the Senior Manager, Accounting & Finance role?
The annual base salary for United States-based candidates ranges from USD 165,000 to 190,000, determined by qualifications and experience.
What type of employment is this?
This is a full-time position.
Does the posting provide visa sponsorship?
No, applicants must reside in and hold permanent work authorization for the specified location market, as visa sponsorship is not available.
How should candidates apply for this job?
Applicants should apply directly through the employer's career page by submitting complete responses to the screening questions and cover letter.
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