Lead and manage and optimize the close process
Supervise and quality-check all bookkeeping activity, ensuring accuracy and completeness
Review and approve journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial statements
Maintain and enforce accounting policies in line with GAAP and technical accounting standards
Own the audit process end-to-end — project manage external auditors and ensure timely completion
Manage all tax filings and extension renewals, including sales tax compliance across jurisdictions
Maintain a proactive compliance calendar so no deadline is ever missed
Coordinate with external tax accountants and legal counsel on technical accounting matters
Identify and implement process improvements across the accounting function
Continue and expand automation initiatives within the finance stack
Champion an AI-first mindset — actively evaluate tooling opportunities to drive efficiency
Build scalable workflows that support company growth without proportional headcount increases

CPA required; strong GAAP knowledge with ability to handle complex technical accounting matters
PE-backed SaaS company experience
Experience leading or supporting ERP implementation experience
Demonstrated use of AI , automation , or workflow tools within finance/accounting
FP&A or analytical project support experience
Proven close management experience — owns the full cycle from journal entries to financial statements
QuickBooks proficiency ; experience managing and developing a bookkeeping team
Detail-oriented with a zero-tolerance approach to inaccuracy and missed deadlines
Process-first mindset — you document, systematize, and improve everything you touch.

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