Finance & Accounting Lead

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.