# Accounting Lead, Corporate and Reporting
**Company:** [Lightspark](https://hotfix.jobs/companies/lightspark)
**Location:** Los Angeles, CA
**Salary:** $161K-$189K
**Experience:** 7+ years
**Skills:** US GAAP, ASC 606, ERP Systems, Accounting Automation Tools, Revenue Recognition, Multi-Currency Accounting, Financial Reporting, Audit Management, Tax Compliance, AI/ML, Big 4 Accounting, Fintech Accounting
**Posted:** 2026-02-12
> Leads corporate accounting, financial close, reporting, and compliance with US GAAP at a fintech startup. Oversees payroll, audits, tax, and implements AI-driven automations; requires 7+ years experience in public and corporate accounting, ideally Big 4 and fintech.
## Job Description
## Responsibilities
- Lead and own the monthly financial statement close and reporting processes, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with **US GAAP**.
- Prepare technical accounting memos for new and complex transactions, particularly in **revenue recognition**, ensuring compliance with contractual, regulatory and industry standards.
- Oversee the payroll team to ensure timely, accurate, and complete filings.
- Manage **multi-currency accounting**, foreign exchange translation, and consolidation matters for the Company and its subsidiary, including intercompany activity, eliminations, and close support in accordance with **US GAAP**.
- Identify, develop, document, and implement key accounting policies, internal controls, and best practices to enhance operational efficiency and compliance.
- Interpret and apply new accounting standards, policy changes, and operationalize accounting treatment for new or evolving products and services.
- Own the external audit process, serving as the primary liaison with auditors to resolve accounting matters efficiently.
- Prepare senior management-level financial reporting summaries and presentations.
- Manage the transition of the accounting function from external to in-house operations, ensuring a seamless and efficient process.
- Own the external tax compliance process, ensuring timely state, federal, and information reporting requirements.
- Collaborate closely with Product, Legal, Finance, and other stakeholders to provide financial insights and ensure accounting considerations are integrated into business decisions.
- Provide clear, data-driven responses to financial inquiries from internal and external stakeholders, ensuring alignment and transparency.
- Explore the use of **AI-enabled workflows**, reporting, and tools to improve efficiency and ensure complete and accurate reporting.
- Leverage **AI/ML** to build scalable playbooks to build out automations, including the exploration of how **AI agents** can be implemented.
- Work cross-functionally to define and implement system requirements that support financial and accounting operations.

## Requirements
- **7+ years** of progressive experience in public accounting (**Big 4** preferred) and corporate accounting/controllership, ideally in **fintech**, payments, financial services, or **crypto**.
- Strong technical accounting foundation, particularly in **revenue recognition (ASC 606)**.
- Proven experience leading and managing external partners in accounting, audit, and financial operations.
- Strong experience with **ERP systems** and **accounting automation tools**.
- Exceptional ability to translate complex accounting concepts into clear, actionable insights for both financial and non-financial stakeholders.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced startup environment, balancing multiple priorities while driving process improvements.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work cross-functionally and influence at all levels.
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