Distyl AI

Finance Operations Lead

Distyl AI

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: San Francisco • California • United States

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Salary

💰 $140,000 - $180,000 per year

Job Level

Senior

About the role

  • Own monthly close execution end-to-end, including journal entries, reconciliations, cutoffs, and balance sheet integrity
  • Apply strong accounting judgment to complex or ambiguous transactions and flag issues early
  • Maintain high standards for documentation, reconciliations, and internal controls
  • Perform monthly variance and trend analysis, investigating what changed, why it changed, and whether it makes sense
  • Translate financial results into clear operational explanations for finance leadership
  • Own day-to-day billing, collections, and revenue recognition execution
  • Own payroll accounting end-to-end: payroll journal entries, accruals, balance sheet reconciliations, payroll tax filing oversight, and stock-comp payroll inputs, coordinating with People Ops on employee-facing administration
  • Build, document, and improve close workflows, reconciliations, and finance processes with scalability and audit readiness in mind
  • Support cash management, forecasting inputs, and operational reporting, including vendor commitment tracking and renewal visibility
  • Help build audit readiness progressively: draft and maintain GAAP accounting policies, standardize monthly support schedules, strengthen internal controls, and support auditor selection and coordination
  • Identify process gaps and implement practical solutions across finance operations, including spend controls, approval workflows, and procurement processes as the function scales

Requirements

  • 5–8 years of experience in accounting or finance operations
  • Firm accounting foundation, ideally through public accounting, audit, or a structured in-house accounting environment
  • Prior experience at a startup or high-growth company, where systems were evolving and ownership mattered
  • Strong command of accounting fundamentals and close mechanics
  • Operator-minded: you take ownership, follow work through, and feel accountable for outcomes
  • Analytical in an applied way, able to identify patterns, explain drivers, and exercise judgment with messy or incomplete data
  • Skilled at evaluating ambiguity, forming sound conclusions, and substantiating them with logic and data
  • Detail-oriented, disciplined, and pragmatic about balancing rigor with speed
  • Clear communicator who brings context and options, not surprises
  • Exposure to AP, procurement, or vendor management workflows is a plus—you’re comfortable wearing multiple hats as the finance function grows
  • CPA preferred but not required.
Benefits
  • 100% covered medical, dental, and vision for employees and dependents
  • 401(k) with additional perks (e.g., commuter benefits, in‑office lunch)
  • Access to state‑of‑the‑art models, generous usage of modern AI tools, and real‑world business problems
  • Ownership of high‑impact projects across top enterprises
  • A mission‑driven, fast‑moving culture that prizes curiosity, pragmatism, and excellence
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard Skills & Tools
journal entriesreconciliationsbalance sheet integrityvariance analysistrend analysisrevenue recognitionpayroll accountingGAAP accountingcash managementfinancial documentation
Soft Skills
accountabilityanalytical thinkingdetail-orientedclear communicationproblem-solvingownershipdisciplinepragmatismevaluating ambiguitylogical reasoning
Certifications
CPA