Senior Accountant

What You'll Do (Core Responsibilities)

• Own accounting functions, from annual to day-to-day workflows, ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and timeliness
• Identify, propose, and implement solutions to automate and optimize processes; maintain or reduce overhead as transaction volumes double or triple
• Prepare the company for future audits by understanding the required roadmap and timing of all necessary requirements
• Work with all external partners, including tax, bookkeeping, vendors, government partners, and auditors
• Implement tools and processes between internal systems to streamline workflows
• Develop internal processes, such as expense and procurement policies; build strong relationships with company leaders and trust with all employees
• Support a range of initiatives, which may include real estate planning, variable compensation analysis, cash management policies, and contracting
• Step outside the normal job description to own key workflows that help a small team scale rapidly (e.g., assisting with Legal, HR, Office, etc.)

Qualifications

• 2 to 5 years of experience, including time in Big 4 (or equivalent) audit and/or high-growth technology startups
• Current or former CPA is favored, but not required
• Highly detail-oriented; believe that formatting is a valuable tool for cross-functional communication
• Experience implementing and managing modern financial systems (e.g., ERP, spend management, payroll platforms) is required; mastery with Excel and Google Sheets
• Understand the operational realities of a high-growth startup, knowing when speed must beat perfection
• Identify gaps and fill them without waiting for instructions
• Eager to explore and implement new technologies (e.g., AI workflow/productivity tools)
• Understand when a task is more efficient manually

Nice to Have

• Experience with DCAA compliance and government contracts
• Experience in the defense technology or cybersecurity industries
• Familiarity with Campfire and Ramp

Benefits

• Health: Medical, dental, and vision plan options; Life / AD&D, disability coverage options
• Family: Paid parental leave (12 weeks for birthing parents, 4 for non-birthing parents, 6 weeks for adoptive, foster, or intended parents through surrogacy)
• Vacation: Paid holidays and flexible PTO
• Retirement: 401(k) with pre-tax and Roth options; HSA/FSA options, dependent care FSA
• At the office: Commuter benefits; On-site garage parking; Bike storage; Building fitness center; Desk setup stipend