Finance & Accounting Lead
Leads finance and accounting operations for a YC-backed marketplace startup, owning bookkeeping, financial reporting, cash flow optimization, and scalable systems using QuickBooks Online. Collaborates with founders on strategic financial decisions in a fast-paced early-stage environment.
About the job
Responsibilities
- Own the company’s financial foundation, including accurate financial statements, month-end close, and overall integrity of the books using QuickBooks Online.
- Manage the full lifecycle of marketplace infrastructure and funds flow.
- Build and implement scalable accounting, reporting, and forecasting systems to support rapid growth.
- Monitor and optimize cash flow, including ensuring the right liquidity across accounts and improving overall capital efficiency.
- Own core finance operations including AP/AR, payroll, vendor payments, and sales commission calculations.
- Define, track, and report on key business metrics (e.g., GMV, take rate, burn, margin) to support internal decision-making and investor reporting.
Required Qualifications
- Strong experience with QuickBooks Online and proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
- Strong knowledge of GAAP accrual accounting, including AP/AR and financial statement management.
- Extremely detail-oriented with strong reconciliation skills, especially across multiple accounts and systems.
- Strong organizational and operational execution skills, with the ability to manage multiple workstreams simultaneously.
- Ability to build and improve processes—not just execute existing ones.
- Comfortable working in ambiguity and taking ownership in a fast-paced, early-stage environment.
Preferred Qualifications
- CPA or CPA-track.
- Experience in marketplaces, fintech, or transaction-heavy businesses.
- Experience at an early-stage startup or building finance processes from the ground up.
Compensation
- Salary range: $120,000 - $160,000 USD base + equity + benefits.
Skills
Quickbooks Online, Excel, US GAAP, Ap/Ar, Financial Statements, Forecasting, Cash Flow Management, Payroll, Reconciliation, Accounting Processes
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