Accounting & Finance Manager
Accounting & Finance Manager
About the Role
We’re looking for our first Accounting & Finance Manager to help build and scale our finance function from the ground up. This role will own core accounting operations while also partnering closely with leadership on broader finance workflows, systems, and processes.
You’ll work directly with the Head of Finance and play a key role in shaping how finance operates as we grow. This is a high-impact role with significant ownership and the opportunity to expand into more senior responsibilities across accounting or finance over time.
What You’ll Do
Own Core Accounting Operations
Manage functional areas of general accounting, payroll, 401K administration, stock administration, fixed assets, and, accounts payable and receivable.
Lead the monthly close process end-to-end, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting
Maintain the general ledger and ensure compliance with GAAP
Prepare financial statements with flux analysis and present to management
Ensure balance sheet and other high risks accounts are reconciled monthly and documented.
Manage external accountants, auditors, and tax providers as needed
Run Day-to-Day Finance Workflows
Own accounts payable and accounts receivable processes, including invoicing, collections, and vendor payments
Improve and scale billing, expense management, and cash flow visibility
Ensure strong financial controls and clean, reliable data
Work with Head of Finance on budgeting, FP&A & other ad hoc projects
Build and Improve Financial Systems & Processes
Partner with the Head of Finance to design and implement scalable finance systems and workflows
Evaluate and implement tools across accounting, billing, and financial operations
Drive process improvements across close, reporting, and cross-functional finance workflows
Serve as business partner and interact with leadership team on a proactive basis to identify areas of opportunity and develop improvement recommendations, as needed.
Compliance
Coordinate all audit and tax activities: oversee sales, property, income tax filings.
Handle risk management and annual renewal process
Manage state and regulatory compliance relating to Finance
Support Broader Finance & FP&A Efforts
Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning
Support ad hoc analysis for leadership (e.g., pricing, unit economics, spend efficiency)
Collaborate with teams across the company on financial insights and decision-making
Who You Are
4–7 years of experience in accounting, finance, or related roles
Strong foundation in accounting (GAAP, month-end close, financial statements)
Comfortable owning A/P, A/R, and operational finance workflows end-to-end
Interested in going beyond accounting into broader finance and business operations
Systems-oriented mindset — you enjoy improving processes, not just running them
Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, ambiguous startup environment
Strong attention to detail with the ability to zoom out and think strategically
Nice to Have
Prior experience at a high-growth startup
Background in public accounting (e.g., Big 4)
CPA or progress toward certification
Experience with finance tools (e.g., QuickBooks, NetSuite, Stripe, Bill.com, Ramp)
Exposure to SaaS or revenue recognition concepts
Experience supporting audits or fundraising processes
Growth & Opportunity
This role is designed to grow with you. Depending on your interests and strengths, you’ll have the opportunity to evolve into:
Accounting leadership (e.g., Accounting Manager / Controller track), or
Broader finance leadership (e.g., FP&A / Finance Lead track)
Compensation
Competitive salary + bonus + equity
Target base salary range: $110,000 – $140,000 (NYC-based), depending on experience
Target Bonus: Discretionary
Why Join
Build the accounting & finance function from an early stage with real ownership
Work directly with company leadership on high-impact initiatives
Shape systems and processes that will scale with the business
Clear path for growth into senior accounting or finance leadership roles