Senior Finance Manager

Role Description

We're looking for a hands-on finance leader who wants to do more than close the books. We believe AI and automation should fundamentally change how finance operates. Rather than growing our finance team through headcount, we're investing in systems, automation, and better processes.

If you're excited about combining strong accounting fundamentals with modern finance technology and AI, we'd love to meet you. This role reports directly to the SVP, Strategic Finance & Ops and offers a unique opportunity to build a scalable finance function that can support the company's next stage of growth.

The Opportunity

• Take ownership of our accounting operations alongside our current part-time Accounting Manager.
• Establish a solid understanding of the business, then focus on simplifying, automating, and modernizing finance operations.
• Maximize the capabilities of Rillet and identify opportunities to eliminate manual work across finance.

What You'll Own

• Accounting & Financial Operations
  • Own the monthly, quarterly, and annual close.
  • Manage the general ledger, reconciliations, accruals, and financial reporting.
  • Ensure GAAP compliance and maintain strong internal controls.
  • Coordinate and own annual audits and external accounting relationships.
  • Transition responsibilities from the current Accounting Manager.
• Finance Automation & AI
  • Optimize and expand our use of Rillet.
  • Identify opportunities to automate repetitive accounting and reporting processes.
  • Improve integrations across accounting, payroll, banking, billing, and other business systems.
  • Reduce close timelines while improving accuracy and visibility.
  • Evaluate and implement practical AI solutions that create measurable business value.
• FP&A & Business Insights
  • Support budgeting and forecasting.
  • Build KPI dashboards and recurring financial reporting.
  • Perform variance analysis and communicate key business trends.
  • Partner with department leaders to improve financial decision-making.
• Process Improvement
  • Design scalable finance processes that support company growth.
  • Document workflows and improve internal controls.
  • Help establish the foundation for a modern, technology-enabled finance organization.

What Success Looks Like

• Reduced manual accounting work through automation.
• Improved the speed and quality of the monthly close.
• Built reliable reporting and KPI dashboards for leadership.
• Increased our use of AI and automation across finance.
• Created scalable processes that support future growth without unnecessary headcount.

Qualifications

• 6–10 years of progressive accounting and finance experience.
• Experience owning or leading the monthly close.
• Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP and financial reporting.
• Enjoys improving systems and eliminating manual work.
• Naturally curious about AI, automation, and modern finance technology.
• Comfortable rolling up their sleeves in a lean, fast-moving environment.
• Can balance attention to detail with strategic thinking.
• CPA is preferred but not required.
• Experience in AI, SaaS, venture-backed startups, or high-growth companies is a plus.
• Experience implementing or optimizing finance systems is highly valued.

Benefits

• Fully remote company; candidates may work from anywhere in the U.S.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance eligibility.
• 401(k) plan.
• Unlimited PTO.
• 10+ company-paid holidays.
• A daily company-wide break, and more!

Salary

The expected salary range for US-based applicants is $135,000 - 175,000 USD. Final OTE to be based on experience.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Knotch is a US-based equal opportunity employer. We strive to provide equal opportunities in all of our processes, including our hiring and employee experience. We pride ourselves on our three values: transparency, relentlessness, and inclusiveness.

We commit to daily work towards leading with empathy, reducing bias through periodic training, and engaging with and uplifting communities of marginalized groups. We condemn all forms of racism and discrimination on the basis of race, religion, ethnicity, nationality, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, pregnancy or parenthood status, veteran status, disability status, or any other identifier. We encourage all employees, clients, investors, candidates, vendors, and friends of Knotch to deliver honest feedback directly or anonymously so that we may always seek to improve as an organization dedicated to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging.