Accounting Manager (Remote)

Accounting Manager

Fondo is an all-in-one accounting platform built for startups, automating bookkeeping, taxes, and tax credits for 1,000+ high-growth companies. We combine powerful automation with expert in-house accountants who know startups inside and out—helping you stay compliant, maximize runway, and focus on growth. Our customers receive an average of $21k cash back from the IRS each year (up to $500k).

Joining Fondo means becoming part of a passionate and collaborative team dedicated to delivering an exceptional experience for startups. We're a globally distributed, primarily remote team with our headquarters in San Francisco and an office in Austin. We believe in the potential of every team member and foster a diverse, inclusive culture where people learn from each other and grow together. We work in a highly collaborative, iterative way: teams share context openly, ask questions freely, and continuously improve based on real client feedback.

Backed by Y Combinator, Money Forward, Liquid 2 Ventures, and Motley Fool Ventures, Fondo is reshaping financial management for startups — and as part of our team, you'll play a meaningful role in helping founders stay compliant, confident, and set up for growth.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review monthly/quarterly/annual financial reports for multiple clients.
• Record and manage payroll, accounts receivable, fixed assets, accounts payable, etc.
• Perform ad hoc analysis and projects as requested.
• Adhere to proper accounting methods, policies, and principles.
• Stay updated on bookkeeping, tax filing, HR standards, and regulations.
• Identify process improvements for resource efficiency and accuracy.
• Track billable hours between different clients.
• Manage and update the tracking of projects in our proprietary app.
• Maintain and manage the filing system in cloud-based software.
• Continually monitor client Slack channels and Front for support needs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required, preferably in Accounting or Finance.
• CPA license preferred but not required
• Minimum of 5 years of accounting experience.
• Strong knowledge of accounting theory, principles, and practices.
• Proficiency in QuickBooks Online and Microsoft Excel.
• Experience managing financials for multiple clients.
• Strong written communication skills for describing and documenting accounting processes for procedural manuals.
• Adaptable and strategic, excelling in managing ambiguity, creatively solving problems, and efficiently prioritizing multiple deadlines and responsibilities.
• Proficient in data analysis and using computer systems to present financial information, with the ability to prepare and analyze statistical and financial reports.
• Experience in SaaS, tech, start-ups, high-growth, and PE-backed companies preferred but not required
• Big 4 experience preferred but not required

Compensation and Benefits

• Competitive Salary: Earn between $100,000 - $120,000 annually, based on your experience, qualifications, and location.
• Bonuses: Eligible for performance-based bonuses.
• Health Coverage: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance plans to ensure the well-being of you and your family.
• Retirement Savings: Benefit from our 401(k) plans, including Roth options, with a generous company match of up to 4%.
• Flexible Paid Time Off: Take time when you need it, plus 16 paid company holidays.
• Work Environment: Thrive in a collaborative, ambitious, innovative, and inclusive culture.

Excited about this opportunity? Submit your application and upload your resume along with a brief cover letter sharing why you're the right fit for this role at Fondo.

We Are an Equal Opportunity Employer

At Fondo, we are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace. We proudly uphold the principles of equal opportunity employment, ensuring that all employment decisions are based solely on job-related factors and individual merit.