Finance Operations Lead

Role Overview

• Own monthly close execution end-to-end, including journal entries, reconciliations, cutoffs, and balance sheet integrity
• Apply strong accounting judgment to complex or ambiguous transactions and flag issues early
• Maintain high standards for documentation, reconciliations, and internal controls
• Perform monthly variance and trend analysis, investigating what changed, why it changed, and whether it makes sense
• Translate financial results into clear operational explanations for finance leadership
• Own day-to-day billing, collections, and revenue recognition execution
• Own payroll accounting end-to-end: payroll journal entries, accruals, balance sheet reconciliations, payroll tax filing oversight, and stock-comp payroll inputs, coordinating with People Ops on employee-facing administration
• Build, document, and improve close workflows, reconciliations, and finance processes with scalability and audit readiness in mind
• Support cash management, forecasting inputs, and operational reporting, including vendor commitment tracking and renewal visibility
• Help build audit readiness progressively: draft and maintain GAAP accounting policies, standardize monthly support schedules, strengthen internal controls, and support auditor selection and coordination
• Identify process gaps and implement practical solutions across finance operations, including spend controls, approval workflows, and procurement processes as the function scales

Requirements

• 5–8 years of experience in accounting or finance operations
• Firm accounting foundation, ideally through public accounting, audit, or a structured in-house accounting environment
• Prior experience at a startup or high-growth company, where systems were evolving and ownership mattered
• Strong command of accounting fundamentals and close mechanics
• Operator-minded: you take ownership, follow work through, and feel accountable for outcomes
• Analytical in an applied way, able to identify patterns, explain drivers, and exercise judgment with messy or incomplete data
• Skilled at evaluating ambiguity, forming sound conclusions, and substantiating them with logic and data
• Detail-oriented, disciplined, and pragmatic about balancing rigor with speed
• Clear communicator who brings context and options, not surprises
• Exposure to AP, procurement, or vendor management workflows is a plus—you’re comfortable wearing multiple hats as the finance function grows
• CPA preferred but not required.

Benefits

• 100% covered medical, dental, and vision for employees and dependents
• 401(k) with additional perks (e.g., commuter benefits, in‑office lunch)
• Access to state‑of‑the‑art models, generous usage of modern AI tools, and real‑world business problems
• Ownership of high‑impact projects across top enterprises
• A mission‑driven, fast‑moving culture that prizes curiosity, pragmatism, and excellence