Director of Accounting
New York, New York, San Francisco, California$230k - $270kFull-timePosted 2w ago
About the role
Director of Accounting responsible for owning accounting, audit, and tax functions across the company, including deal desk, payroll, procurement, vendor/payable/receivable processes, GAAP compliance, and system optimization (QuickBooks, Ramp, ERP planning). On-site, NYC or San Francisco.
Responsibilities
- Own accounting, audit, and tax functions across the company, including deal desk, payroll and procurement functions as well
- Work closely with our third-party accounting firm by reviewing deliverables, managing day-to-day accounting tasks, and ensuring timely monthly closes
- Manage accounts payable and accounts receivable processes, including vendor payments, invoicing, collections, and expense tracking
- Review internal financial statements and ensure GAAP compliance
- Lay the foundation for audit readiness and help evaluate external auditors and tax advisors
- Maintain and optimize financial systems including QuickBooks and Ramp, and help plan for an ERP transition
Qualifications
- 6 or more years of experience in accounting, including at least 2 years of experience at a high-growth startup
- Background in audit or accounting strongly preferred
- Deep understanding of GAAP accounting and audit compliance
- Strong hands-on experience with accounts payable, accounts receivable, monthly close, financial reporting, and systems management
- Highly detail-oriented, process-driven, and able to operate independently in a fast-paced environment
- Experience building and leading an accounting team over time
- CPA preferred
Benefits
- Base salary within the range of $230K – $270K
- Equity and full range of benefits and perks (as part of total compensation)
Last updated Oct 14, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.
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