Accounting and Finance Manager

Hybrid in New York City – 3 days/week in-office

About Prism Data:

Prism Data is building the future of credit risk assessment using modern data science and transaction-level financial data. Our API-based platform enables banks, fintechs, and lenders to use automated cash flow underwriting—analyzing detailed banking history in real time—to improve credit decisions, expand approvals, and reduce losses.

We believe cash flow tells a more accurate story than traditional credit scores alone, and we’re building products that help credit providers make faster, fairer decisions.

Prism transforms raw transaction data from any source into highly structured, explainable features and predictive risk scores, including the market-leading CashScore®. Our products sit at the intersection of data engineering, machine learning, and regulated financial decisioning—and are trusted by some of the largest financial institutions and fastest-growing fintechs in the country.

Prism is well-funded and backed by leading strategic investors like Synchrony and Citi, along with top-tier venture firms including Obvious Ventures, Valar Ventures, and Core Innovation Capital.

Position Overview:

Prism is hiring an Accounting & Finance Manager to own day-to-day financial operations and serve as the primary finance partner to our CFO. You will oversee month-end close and prepare financial reporting for leadership and the Board, while also partnering with the CFO on budgeting, forecasting, and ad hoc analysis.

You will also take on higher-judgment finance work including pricing support, investor and audit inquiries, and building out infrastructure as the first full-time finance hire at Prism. We expect this person to bring a genuine accounting foundation to the role while also being comfortable operating across the broader finance function.

The ideal candidate has accounting expertise, thinks analytically about what the numbers mean for the business, and is excited about using AI tools to build a more efficient and scalable finance function at a growing startup. Fintech or financial services experience is a plus.

This is a hybrid, in‑person role in New York City with 3 days in‑office per week.

What You’ll Do:

Finance & Accounting Operations

Oversee month-end close, reviewing and approving bookkeeper work to ensure accuracy and timeliness

Prepare financial statements and management reports for leadership and the Board of Directors

Manage billing, accounts receivable, and collections, including direct follow‑up when needed

Manage accounts payable and employee expense reimbursements

Respond to investor and audit inquiries with accuracy and professionalism

Planning & Analysis

Partner with the CFO on budgeting, forecasting, and budget‑to‑actuals analysis

Prepare ad hoc analyses to support data‑driven decision making across leadership

Support pricing work, including building or reviewing proposals and helping systematize our approach over time

Design, build, and iterate on AI‑powered workflows that automate repeatable finance processes

Help us think about what the finance function looks like in an AI‑native company, and contribute to getting us there

Qualifications

Required

3–6 years of professional accounting experience, with a genuine accounting foundation

Experience with financial statement preparation and budget development

Superb Excel skills and comfort with financial modeling and data manipulation

Experience with accounting software (QuickBooks Online a strong plus)

Startup experience or a clear appetite for the pace and ambiguity of an early‑stage company

Demonstrated interest in AI tools and their application to finance work

Preferred

CPA or working toward one

Background in fintech or financial services

Experience with Hubspot (or other CRMs), Ramp (or other spend‑management platforms), and Tabs (or other revenue‑management platforms)

Hands‑on experience building AI‑assisted automations in a finance or accounting context

Attributes for Success

Accounting foundation with the analytical instincts to operate across the broader finance function

Clear communicator who can translate financial information for non‑finance audiences

Excited about AI and automation as tools for building a more capable finance function

Bias toward clarity, efficiency, and accountability

Strong ownership mentality in a fast‑moving, high‑expectations environment

Other Information:

Target base salary for this role is between $100,000 and $140,000 per year. Prism also offers additional equity‑based compensation. Prism provides a comprehensive benefit plan, including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k). Pay is based on factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience and skillset, and location. Pay and benefits are subject to change at any time, consistent with the terms of any applicable compensation or benefit plans.

Prism is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We do not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, ethnicity, religion or religious belief, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, military or veteran status, disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Prism is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting process. Please let us know if you need assistance with your application or interviews due to a disability.