Responsibilities · Build, document, and implement a scalable accounting infrastructure, including policies, procedures, and internal controls to support continued growth · Manage a team of two Staff Accountants focused on Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable, providing oversight, guidance, and development · Serve as the primary link between the transactional accounting function and the CFO, translating day-to-day accounting activity into clear financial insights · Lead the restructuring and modernization of the accounting function, addressing gaps created during periods of rapid company growth · Own and execute accounting cleanup efforts to improve accuracy, consistency, and efficiency across financial operations · Personally administer new processes initially to ensure successful implementation before transitioning ownership to team members · Manage all general accounting functions, including full-cycle month-end close, journal entries, account reconciliations, consolidations, and variance analysis · Prepare monthly financial statements, including fluctuation analysis and budget vs. actual comparisons · Create, document, and maintain a comprehensive accounting playbook to support future scaling and team onboarding · Direct activities related to billing, cash collections, cash management, and cash forecasting · Develop and manage KPI dashboards and standardized reporting for leadership · Accurately calculate sales commissions in accordance with multiple compensation plans · Build standardized and ad-hoc reports tracking revenue, margins, operating costs, KPIs, and other key metrics · Complete payroll processing and tax-related matters to ensure timely and accurate compliance · Partner with leadership on budgeting, forecasting, and strategic financial planning Requirements · Proven ability to build and scale accounting processes in high-growth environments · Willingness to work hands-on with day-to-day accounting activities when needed · Experience managing small accounting teams and developing talent · Strong change management skills with the ability to implement new processes across a growing organization · Advanced Excel skills · Excellent written and verbal communication skills · Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities · Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment · High level of ownership, accountability, and professional curiosity Preferred Experience · Experience working in startups or high-growth companies with approximately 100–200 employees · Prior ownership of accounting function redesign or post-growth cleanup initiatives · Experience creating documentation, playbooks, and standardized operating procedures · Familiarity with QuickBooks Online, Bill.com, Rippling, and Monday.com · Experience working in professional services organizations Education & Experience · Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance preferred; CPA preferred · 10+ years of progressive accounting experience, including senior or controller-level roles · Demonstrated experience leading teams and scaling accounting operations · Experience working in a fast-paced professional services environment

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San Francisco, CA
remote
Temporary
80 - 85 USD / Hourly
Responsibilities · Build, document, and implement a scalable accounting infrastructure, including policies, procedures, and internal controls to support continued growth · Manage a team of two Staff Accountants focused on Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable, providing oversight, guidance, and development · Serve as the primary link between the transactional accounting function and the CFO, translating day-to-day accounting activity into clear financial insights · Lead the restructuring and modernization of the accounting function, addressing gaps created during periods of rapid company growth · Own and execute accounting cleanup efforts to improve accuracy, consistency, and efficiency across financial operations · Personally administer new processes initially to ensure successful implementation before transitioning ownership to team members · Manage all general accounting functions, including full-cycle month-end close, journal entries, account reconciliations, consolidations, and variance analysis · Prepare monthly financial statements, including fluctuation analysis and budget vs. actual comparisons · Create, document, and maintain a comprehensive accounting playbook to support future scaling and team onboarding · Direct activities related to billing, cash collections, cash management, and cash forecasting · Develop and manage KPI dashboards and standardized reporting for leadership · Accurately calculate sales commissions in accordance with multiple compensation plans · Build standardized and ad-hoc reports tracking revenue, margins, operating costs, KPIs, and other key metrics · Complete payroll processing and tax-related matters to ensure timely and accurate compliance · Partner with leadership on budgeting, forecasting, and strategic financial planning Requirements · Proven ability to build and scale accounting processes in high-growth environments · Willingness to work hands-on with day-to-day accounting activities when needed · Experience managing small accounting teams and developing talent · Strong change management skills with the ability to implement new processes across a growing organization · Advanced Excel skills · Excellent written and verbal communication skills · Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities · Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment · High level of ownership, accountability, and professional curiosity Preferred Experience · Experience working in startups or high-growth companies with approximately 100–200 employees · Prior ownership of accounting function redesign or post-growth cleanup initiatives · Experience creating documentation, playbooks, and standardized operating procedures · Familiarity with QuickBooks Online, Bill.com, Rippling, and Monday.com · Experience working in professional services organizations Education & Experience · Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance preferred; CPA preferred · 10+ years of progressive accounting experience, including senior or controller-level roles · Demonstrated experience leading teams and scaling accounting operations · Experience working in a fast-paced professional services environment
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