Build and own the accounting function. Establish strong foundations across general ledger, AP/AR, and the monthly close process while operating hands-on initially as the team grows.
Deliver reliable, GAAP-compliant financial reporting. Ensure accurate financial statements and maintain audit readiness while managing external audit relationships.
Establish scalable SaaS revenue accounting. Build and maintain revenue recognition and deferred revenue processes aligned with ASC 606.
Create board-ready financial reporting. Deliver clear financial insights and SaaS metrics such as ARR, gross margin, burn rate, and cash runway to support executive and investor decision-making.
Modernize the company’s financial systems. Lead the evaluation and implementation of a scalable ERP platform and build an automated accounting infrastructure that reduces reliance on manual processes.
Design a scalable financial reporting structure. Redesign the chart of accounts and reporting framework to align with SaaS reporting standards and support future growth.
Build global accounting processes. Ensure accurate consolidation and intercompany accounting across U.S. and international entities, including the India subsidiary.
Strengthen financial governance and internal controls. Develop accounting policies, processes, and controls appropriate for a venture-backed company scaling toward the next stage of growth.
Help build and develop the accounting team. Establish a scalable team structure while managing both internal staff and external accounting partners.

Requirements

Proven experience leading core accounting operations, including GL, AP, AR, and the month-end close process.
Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, including ASC 606 revenue recognition and ASC 842 lease accounting.
Experience managing multi-entity accounting and consolidations, ideally across international subsidiaries.
Demonstrated experience preparing audit-ready financials and working with external auditors.
Experience supporting equity compensation accounting, 409A valuations, and financial statement disclosures.
Experience building SaaS financial reporting frameworks, including metrics such as ARR, deferred revenue, and gross margin.
Experience leading ERP implementations or accounting system transformations (e.g., Sage Intacct, NetSuite, or equivalent).
Strong process improvement mindset with a track record of automation and reducing manual workflows.
Experience designing charts of accounts, reporting structures, and internal controls in a growing company.
Ability to operate hands-on in early stages while building scalable systems and teams.
Experience managing and developing accounting staff and external accounting partners.
Comfort working in a start-up, high-growth SaaS environment.

Benefits

Competitive pay + equity
Premium health, dental & vision (*100% premium coverage for employees)*
401(k) plan
Open PTO
Monthly fitness reimbursement
Paid parental leave
Team and company events and offsites (this year was Las Vegas)
Annual Caltrain pass
Monthly in-office massages
Fastrak reimbursement
Lunch provided Mon–Thur
Happy hours and ping pong tournaments
Fully stocked snacks and drinks

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools

general ledgeraccounts payableaccounts receivablemonthly close processGAAPASC 606ASC 842financial reportingaudit readinessfinancial governance

Soft Skills

leadershipprocess improvementteam developmentcommunicationhands-on managementstrategic thinkingproblem-solvingcollaborationadaptabilityorganizational skills