🚀 Senior Accountant / Controller - YC Startup in SF

Overview

We’re looking for a highly skilled and proactive Senior Accountant / Controller to lead our day-to-day accounting and financial operations. In this role, you’ll be responsible for financial reporting, maintaining accurate records, implementing controls and policies, and helping steer strategic financial planning. You’ll also oversee a small team, manage budgets, ensure GAAP compliance, and support company-wide systems and operations.

This is a hands-on, high-impact role ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced startup environment and wants to build and refine the financial foundation of a growing company.

Responsibilities

• Financial Operations & Oversight: Manage all company accounting activities, including for subsidiaries and related entities
• Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes
• Prepare and distribute financial statements and internal management reports
• Lead the budgeting process and support forecasting activities
• Review journal entries, reconciliations, and financial metrics
• Execute and monitor AR/AP functions
• Interface with external accountants for tax compliance and audits
• Ensure compliance with financial regulations and laws
• Controls, Systems & Reporting: Implement and maintain strong internal controls and accounting systems
• Develop and enforce policies and procedures aligned with best practices
• Identify and address internal control issues or process inefficiencies
• Summarize and forecast financial performance across income, expenses, and earnings
• Manage departmental budget and ensure ongoing fiscal discipline
• Direct and mentor finance/accounting team members
• Set clear performance criteria and conduct evaluations
• Lead or coordinate finance training initiatives for staff
• Collaborate cross-functionally to align financial operations with broader company goals
• Recommend and implement process improvements and cost-saving measures

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• 1–2+ years of experience in accounting, finance, or financial analysis
• Proven experience managing budgets and/or financial teams
• Solid understanding of GAAP, tax requirements, and accounting principles
• Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Office (especially Excel)
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities
• Experience working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
• Highly self-motivated and able to manage tasks independently
• Benefits: 100% medical coverage for you; 401(k) plan; Free weekly lunch & dinner at the office; Annual company-paid retreats

Compensation

$65,000 - $150,000 USD

Employment details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Accounting/Auditing and Finance
• Industries: Technology, Information and Internet