Accounting & Finance Manager

Accounting & Finance Manager About the Role We’re looking for our first Accounting & Finance Manager to help build and scale our finance function from the ground up. This role will own core accounting operations while also partnering closely with leadership on broader finance workflows, systems, and processes. You’ll work directly with the Head of Finance and play a key role in shaping how finance operates as we grow. This is a high-impact role with significant ownership and the opportunity to expand into more senior responsibilities across accounting or finance over time. What You’ll Do Own Core Accounting Operations Manage functional areas of general accounting, payroll, 401K administration, stock administration, fixed assets, and, accounts payable and receivable. Lead the monthly close process end-to-end, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting Maintain the general ledger and ensure compliance with GAAP Prepare financial statements with flux analysis and present to management Ensure balance sheet and other high risks accounts are reconciled monthly and documented. Manage external accountants, auditors, and tax providers as needed Run Day-to-Day Finance Workflows Own accounts payable and accounts receivable processes, including invoicing, collections, and vendor payments Improve and scale billing, expense management, and cash flow visibility Ensure strong financial controls and clean, reliable data Work with Head of Finance on budgeting, FP&A & other ad hoc projects Build and Improve Financial Systems & Processes Partner with the Head of Finance to design and implement scalable finance systems and workflows Evaluate and implement tools across accounting, billing, and financial operations Drive process improvements across close, reporting, and cross-functional finance workflows Serve as business partner and interact with leadership team on a proactive basis to identify areas of opportunity and develop improvement recommendations, as needed. Compliance Coordinate all audit and tax activities: oversee sales, property, income tax filings. Handle risk management and annual renewal process Manage state and regulatory compliance relating to Finance Support Broader Finance & FP&A Efforts Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning Support ad hoc analysis for leadership (e.g., pricing, unit economics, spend efficiency) Collaborate with teams across the company on financial insights and decision-making Who You Are 4–7 years of experience in accounting, finance, or related roles Strong foundation in accounting (GAAP, month-end close, financial statements) Comfortable owning A/P, A/R, and operational finance workflows end-to-end Interested in going beyond accounting into broader finance and business operations Systems-oriented mindset — you enjoy improving processes, not just running them Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, ambiguous startup environment Strong attention to detail with the ability to zoom out and think strategically Nice to Have Prior experience at a high-growth startup Background in public accounting (e.g., Big 4) CPA or progress toward certification Experience with finance tools (e.g., QuickBooks, NetSuite, Stripe, Bill.com, Ramp) Exposure to SaaS or revenue recognition concepts Experience supporting audits or fundraising processes Growth & Opportunity This role is designed to grow with you. Depending on your interests and strengths, you’ll have the opportunity to evolve into: Accounting leadership (e.g., Accounting Manager / Controller track), or Broader finance leadership (e.g., FP&A / Finance Lead track) Compensation Competitive salary + bonus + equity Target base salary range: $110,000 – $140,000 (NYC-based), depending on experience Target Bonus: Discretionary Why Join Build the accounting & finance function from an early stage with real ownership Work directly with company leadership on high-impact initiatives Shape systems and processes that will scale with the business Clear path for growth into senior accounting or finance leadership roles #J-18808-Ljbffr f2