Engineering Manager, Subledger

Hopper

. Own and manage Hopper's subledger platform .

Posted 11/11/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSeniorLead💰 $200,000 - $250,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing subledger platforms and leading engineering teams while ensuring accurate accounting and reconciliation processes. Proficient in designing scalable transactional systems and translating accounting requirements into effective system designs.

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Subledger ManagementTeam LeadershipHigh-Volume Transactional SystemsAccounting FundamentalsSystem Design Translation

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Hard Skills

Software EngineeringTransactional Systems DesignDouble-Entry BookkeepingReconciliation ProcessesAuditabilityIdempotencyFinancial Close ProcessesSystem Reliability TrackingData MigrationTechnical Direction Setting

Soft Skills

Strong OrganizationSelf-DirectionCommunication with Non-Technical Stakeholders

Industry Keywords

FintechPaymentsFinancial SystemsEngineering LeadershipOperational Topics

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own and manage Hopper's subledger platform
Serve as the primary contact for technical, accounting, and operational topics related to transaction recording and reconciliation
Lead, grow, and mentor a team of engineers
Set technical direction and champion correctness
Drive subledger architecture toward simplicity and scalability
Ensure accurate accounting and full traceability for money movements across booking and post-booking flows
Build relationships with Finance and Accounting
Partner with Payments, Bookings, Post-Booking, and Data teams on contracts, data models, and migration paths
Reduce manual reconciliation effort and eliminate discrepancies at the source
Track reconciliation accuracy, unmatched transaction rates, close-cycle timelines, and system reliability
Lead recurring reviews with Finance and engineering leadership

Requirements

What you’ll need

8+ years of software engineering experience
2+ years managing engineers
Fintech, payments, or financial systems experience is a plus
Experience designing and operating high-volume transactional systems
Knowledge of correctness, idempotency, and auditability in transactional systems
Working knowledge of accounting fundamentals, including double-entry bookkeeping, ledgers and subledgers, reconciliation, and financial close processes
Experience leading large refactors or migrations of production financial systems
Ability to translate accounting requirements into system design
Ability to explain technical trade-offs to non-technical stakeholders
Strong organization and self-direction
Based in the Eastern or Central time zone
Daily overlap with Finance, Accounting, and engineering teams

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive salary
Pre-IPO equity packages
Unlimited PTO
Carrot Cash travel stipend
Access to co-working space on demand through FlexDesk
Work-from-home stipend
Generous parental leave
100% employer-paid Medical, Dental and Vision coverage for employees
Disability and Life insurance
Health Reimbursement Account (HRA)
DCA/FSA
Access to 401(k) plan
Entrepreneurial culture
Open communication with management and company leadership
Small, dynamic teams with significant impact