Senior Accounting Manager / Controller

Accountabilities Own the monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes, ensuring timely and accurate GAAP-compliant financial statements suitable for leadership, board, and investor reporting.

Manage revenue recognition for subscription and usage-based business models, including deferred revenue accounting and related processes.

Maintain a scalable, accurate, and well-documented general ledger, including appropriate account coding and accounting policies.

Oversee accounts payable and accounts receivable operations end to end, including customer invoicing, collections, expense management, and process improvements.

Manage tax compliance and filings while coordinating relationships with external audit, tax, legal, and other financial partners.

Establish and strengthen internal controls, accounting policies, and operational processes to support scalability and prepare for future external audits and financing activities.

Design and manage an AI-enabled finance technology stack, evaluating accounting systems and identifying opportunities to automate workflows and improve efficiency.

Build sophisticated reporting and financial processes that provide leadership with dependable data and greater visibility into business performance.

Collaborate closely with finance, leadership, and cross-functional stakeholders on financial and operational decisions.

Recruit, mentor, and develop accounting team members as the function expands, establishing a strong culture of accountability, accuracy, and continuous improvement.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; CPA certification is strongly preferred.

5–10+ years of progressive accounting experience, including experience within a high-growth SaaS or technology environment.

Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, financial reporting, internal controls, and accounting policies, including ASC 606 revenue recognition and deferred revenue for subscription and usage-based businesses.

Demonstrated experience managing month-end and year-end close processes, preparing financial statements, and supporting or completing external audits.

Proven ability to build and improve accounting processes and infrastructure within an early-stage or rapidly scaling organization.

Strong financial modeling, analytical, and data-management capabilities, with the ability to work confidently with large datasets.

Experience automating accounting workflows, developing reporting solutions, and integrating financial systems is highly valued.

Ability to evaluate and implement technology and AI tools that improve accounting accuracy, efficiency, and scalability.

Strong organizational and project management skills, with exceptional attention to detail and a commitment to financial accuracy.

Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to partner effectively with finance leaders, executives, auditors, and cross-functional stakeholders.

Experience in InsurTech, Big Four accounting, venture-backed startups, external audit, or financial diligence is a plus.

Benefits

Competitive compensation package with meaningful equity opportunities.

Remote-first flexibility within the United States.

Opportunity to build the accounting function and financial infrastructure from the ground up.

Direct partnership with finance and senior leadership on high-impact business decisions.

Significant ownership and visibility within a rapidly scaling, AI-focused environment.

Opportunity to develop an AI-enabled finance function and introduce automation across accounting workflows.

Clear opportunities for professional growth as the organization and accounting team expand.

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