• San Francisco or New York (Hybrid: 2+ days/week in office)
• Compensation: Up to $240K base + competitive equity

What You’ll Own

Accounting Leadership

• Own all accounting operations: general ledger, revenue recognition, AP/AR, payroll, and compliance.
• Lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual close with discipline, accuracy, and efficiency.

Audit & Compliance

• Lead and manage the company’s first external financial audit and all future audits.
• Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local reporting requirements.

Financial Reporting

• Deliver accurate, timely financial statements and technical accounting memos.
• Partner with FP&A on budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.

Systems, Controls & Scale

• Implement and strengthen accounting systems, internal controls, and scalable workflows.
• Identify opportunities for automation and champion an AI-first accounting function.

Cross-Functional Partnership

• Collaborate with FP&A, Legal, HR, and Operations to streamline financial processes.
• Serve as a trusted partner on accounting policy, compliance, and strategic financial decisions.

You’ll Thrive Here If You Have

Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA required.
• 5-10+ years of accounting experience including:
• A strong technical foundation (Big 4 or equivalent), and
• Hands-on in-house operating experience at a tech company (B2B SaaS strongly preferred).
• Proven experience leading full-cycle audits end-to-end.
• Comfort being the first dedicated accounting hire and building structure from 0 → 1.
• Experience in fast-paced, scaling startup environments.

Mindset & Skills

• Strong technical accounting skills and deep GAAP knowledge.
• Clear, confident communication and executive presence.
• A genuine enthusiasm for AI, automation, and modern finance tooling - this is a core requirement.
• Ability to move fluidly between strategic thinking and hands-on execution.

Nice to Have

• Experience at a SaaS or AI-focused company.
• Familiarity with global accounting and compliance considerations.
• Experience building or managing an accounting team.

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

Foundational Ownership

• You will be the first in-house Controller - setting the accounting foundation that supports hyper-growth, audit readiness, and future corporate milestones.

Impact at Scale

• You’ll help build a finance function supporting a platform used by some of the largest professional services organizations in the world.

AI-Native Finance Function

• Our client is designed around automation and AI. You’ll lead a modern accounting organization that uses technology to achieve speed, accuracy, and resilience.

Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary up to $240K
• Competitive equity
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k)
• Wellness, commuter, and FSA stipends
• Bi-annual in-person off-sites
• Collaborative, inclusive culture that values curiosity, rigor, and authenticity

Location & Work Model

• Role based in San Francisco or New York
• Hybrid: 2+ days per week in office, typically Tuesday–Thursday