Accounting Manager

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee Accounting Operations: Manage daily accounting activities, including accounts payable/receivable, general ledger, reconciliations, and month-end close processes.
• Financial Recordkeeping: Clean up and maintain accurate books, performing reconciliations and audits to ensure the integrity of financial records.
• System Implementation: Assist in selecting and implementing a new accounting system. Experience with leading or assisting in new system implementations is a plus to ensure smooth integration with other operational systems.
• Audit PBCs: Take responsibility for preparing all PBCs (Prepared by Client) for external audits. Ensure timely and accurate responses to auditor requests and facilitate efficient audit processes.
• Expense & Credit Card Management: Manage expense reporting and credit card software (e.g., Expensify, Brex, Ramp), ensuring proper tracking and compliance with company policies.
• Internal Controls: Establish and enhance accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls to safeguard company assets and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Financial Reporting: Prepare and deliver timely financial reports to management and stakeholders, including P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow statements.
• Tax Compliance: Collaborate with external tax advisors to support accurate and timely tax filings and compliance.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with operations, product, and engineering teams to provide financial insights and support strategic decisions.
• Ad Hoc Projects: Lead special projects related to financial analysis, budgeting, investor reporting, and system improvements.

Qualifications

• Startup Experience: Prior experience working in a startup, particularly in a Series A or growth-stage company. Understanding the flexibility and agility needed in a fast-growing environment.
• Accounting Expertise: Strong knowledge of GAAP, month-end close processes, and internal controls. Ability to manage a variety of accounting operations independently.
• Audit PBC Experience: Must have prior experience preparing PBCs for audits, ensuring thorough and timely preparation of audit documentation and handling audit requests efficiently.
• System Implementation Experience (Plus): Experience with implementing new accounting systems or integrating financial software is a strong plus.
• Tech-Savvy: Familiar with financial software systems (e.g., NetSuite, QuickBooks, Xero) and passionate about integrating technology to optimize processes.
• Expense Management Tools: Experience with expense and credit card management software (e.g., Expensify, Brex, Ramp, or similar) and strong ability to oversee expense control systems.
• CPA Preferred: CPA certification or equivalent experience is preferred but not required.
• Hands-On Mentality: Self-motivated, proactive, and willing to get hands-on with financial tasks to support the team.
• Adaptability: Able to juggle competing priorities, meet tight deadlines, and adapt to the fast pace and constant changes in a startup environment.
• Excellent Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to work effectively across teams and present complex financial information.