Startup Accounting Manager

Accounting ManagerTogetherhood is on a mission to infuse every community with high-quality enrichment and education. We partner with schools and community organizations to deliver exceptional after-school programs, workshops, and educational experiences through a marketplace of outstanding teaching artists and enrichment providers. We're a fast-growing, venture-backed startup building the operating system that powers enrichment in schools across the country.We're looking for an Accounting Manager who combines strong accounting fundamentals with a passion for improving business operations. You'll own our accounting function, ensuring the books remain accurate, timely, and well organized. Beyond accounting, you'll help improve reporting, automate manual processes, support revenue operations, and contribute to operational initiatives that help Togetherhood scale. This is an ideal role for someone who enjoys accounting but wants broader business responsibility in a growing startup. You'll report to our Director of Operations and work closely with the CEO and leaders across the company.What You'll OwnAccounting (Approximately 50%)Own the monthly close in QuickBooks OnlinePrepare monthly financial statementsManage accounts payable using TipaltiMonitor accounts receivable using Upflow and resolve exceptionsPrepare journal entries and account reconciliationsReconcile bank accounts, payroll, and credit cardsMaintain accurate financial records and strong internal controlsCoordinate with our external CPA on tax filings, year-end close, and auditsRevenue Operations (Approximately 25%)Calculate and administer sales commissionsWork with DOE for metros in which we operate to ensure smooth invoicing, collections and vendor paymentsServe as the primary point of contact for partner invoice questions, responding quickly, clearly, and accurately to keep billing on trackMaintain commission models and supporting documentationImprove CRM data quality and reportingBuild recurring dashboards and operational reportsSupport revenue reporting and business analyticsOperations & Systems (Approximately 25%)Help operationalize expansion into new marketsCoordinate vendor onboarding and compliance requirements with school districts and government agenciesImprove workflows across finance, operations, and customer successDocument and standardize business processesIdentify opportunities to automate repetitive workImprove workflows using AI and modern software toolsOptimize integrations across QuickBooks, HubSpot, Tipalti, Upflow, Stripe, and other business systemsWhat We're Looking For3–7 years of accounting experience in a small or growing businessBachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. (CPA or CPA candidate is a strong plus. if needed)Experience owning bookkeeping and the monthly closeStrong QuickBooks Online experienceStrong analytical thinking: you can break down a problem, work with data, and reason toward a clear answerExcellent Excel or Google Sheets skills, including pivot tables, lookups, and financial analysisExceptional attention to detail and organizational skillsExcellent email communication and rapport: you are highly responsive, professional, and able to be firm about payment terms while staying friendly and building trust with partnersStrong written and verbal communication skillsCuriosity and a desire to improve systems and processesComfort working across multiple functions in a growing companyBonus PointsExperience with:HubSpotTipaltiUpflowStripeStartup or high-growth companiesSales commission administrationBusiness process automationAI tools such as ChatGPT, Claude, Microsoft Copilot, or Gemini to improve productivity and automate recurring workOur Ideal CandidateYou enjoy building better systems.When you encounter a repetitive task, your first instinct is to ask, "How can we automate or improve this?"You're comfortable using AI to analyze data, build spreadsheets, document processes, draft communications, and eliminate manual work.You take ownership, enjoy solving problems, and are excited to expand your impact beyond traditional accounting.What Success Looks LikeWithin your first year, you will:Maintain an accurate, timely, and predictable monthly close.Ensure our accounting processes continue to operate smoothly as the business grows.Improve commission administration and operational reporting.Introduce automations that reduce manual work and improve accuracy.Help create repeatable operational playbooks as Togetherhood expands into new markets.Become a trusted operational partner to leaders across the company.Why Togetherhood?You'll have the opportunity to own a critical business function while helping shape how a growing company operates and scales.You'll work directly with leadership, take on meaningful cross-functional projects, and have a visible impact on the future of the business.