Director of Accounting - Series B Tech

Director of Accounting

Series B Technology Startup | New York City | Hybrid (3 Days In-Office)

About the Opportunity

An innovative, rapidly growing Series B technology company is seeking a Director of Accounting to join its leadership team as its first dedicated accounting hire. Reporting directly to the CFO, this individual will take ownership of the accounting function, establish scalable processes and controls, and build the infrastructure needed to support the company's continued growth.

This is a highly visible opportunity for a hands-on accounting leader who enjoys building from the ground up, implementing best practices, and partnering closely with executive leadership in a dynamic startup environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Build, lead, and oversee the company's accounting function, establishing the processes, policies, and internal controls necessary to support a growing business.
• Own the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting.
• Oversee general ledger accounting, reconciliations, financial statements, and supporting schedules.
• Establish and maintain appropriate internal controls, accounting policies, and procedures as the organization scales.
• Partner with the CFO on budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, and broader financial planning initiatives.
• Manage external relationships with auditors, tax advisors, and other financial partners.
• Evaluate and implement accounting systems, tools, and process improvements to increase efficiency and scalability.
• Ensure compliance with US GAAP and applicable financial reporting requirements.
• Help develop and grow the accounting team as the business continues to expand.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA preferred.
• 8+ years of progressive accounting experience, ideally with a combination of public accounting and high-growth technology or SaaS environments.
• Experience operating in a startup or scaling business environment, ideally within a venture-backed organization.
• Strong technical accounting knowledge and a solid understanding of US GAAP.
• Demonstrated ability to build accounting processes, improve systems, and establish controls in a growing organization.
• Experience owning the month-end close and financial reporting process.
• Comfortable operating as a hands-on individual contributor while developing the accounting infrastructure for future growth.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to partner directly with executive leadership.

Compensation & Work Environment

• Competitive compensation package, commensurate with experience.
• Hybrid schedule: 3 days per week in the company's NYC office.
• Direct reporting relationship to the CFO.
• Opportunity to build and lead the accounting function at a growing Series B technology company.