Accounting Consultant

District Partners has been retained by a fast-growing Series A SaaS company, generating approximately $5M in revenue, to secure an experienced Accounting Consultant. This fully remote, project-based role focuses on leading the cleanup of the company's 2024 financials. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in financial reporting, expense categorization, and balance sheet reconciliation. A background in Public Accounting, complemented by Industry and/or Accounting Advisory experience, is highly preferred. Key Focus Areas: Identify and correct misclassified expenses impacting the P&L. Ensure accurate capitalization vs. expensing of fixed assets (adjusting for threshold compliance). Establish prepaid and amortization schedules for transactions requiring structured expense recognition. Address one-time expense spikes, smoothing them appropriately for accurate financial reporting. Accounting System Transition Assist in transitioning from legacy accounting software to a newly implemented system. Ensure all historical balances and entries migrate accurately. Accounts Payable & Balance Sheet Cleanup Reconcile outstanding payables to ensure accuracy and proper vendor categorization. Separate intercompany transactions into appropriate accounts. Support deferred revenue adjustments as needed. Strategic Financial Foundation Develop structured schedules for prepaid expenses and fixed assets. Implement controls to streamline accounting processes ahead of a potential Series B fundraising round. Qualifications: Strong foundation in Public Accounting with experience in Industry and/or Accounting Advisory. Experience cleaning up financial statements for high-growth SaaS or startup environments. Hands-on experience with accounting system transitions. Ability to work independently in a fully remote capacity while collaborating with key stakeholders. #J-18808-Ljbffr