Finance & Accounting Associate

Finance & Accounting AssociateFull-time ·Hybrid (Boston, MA) · Flexible hours ·Reports to CFO (Amsterdam)ABOUT USWe are an AI SaaS company founded in 2020, and we are the real deal — a mature product platform used by Medtronic, Johnson & Johnson, Boston Scientific, Alnylam, and other leading medtech and pharma organizations. Our technology helps life science companies make better decisions faster, and in doing so, it saves lives. We are a small, high-caliber team on the verge of a major growth phase and are beginning to seek significant additional financing to fuel our expansion. This is a rare chance to join a company that has proven its product and is now poised to scale.THE OPPORTUNITYThis is a full-time role, but it is not a conventional one. The core accounting responsibilities — closing the books, managing revenue, maintaining workpapers — occupy roughly half your time. The other half is yours to fill productively, guided by the CFO and your own observations of what the business needs. That might mean building out board reporting, developing KPI dashboards, improving processes, supporting HR or sales operations, or helping prepare for our next financing round. The mix will evolve as your interests and capabilities develop.This is the right role if you genuinely like accounting but want something more — a real path toward a senior finance role, with the visibility and variety that only a small, ambitious company can offer. You will be the CFO's right hand. Your work will matter, it will be recognized, and your ceiling here is set by you, not the org chart.This role is not for someone looking for a quiet, predictable job. The expectation is that you own your time — accounting and beyond — and that you bring the initiative and curiosity to make that time count.CORE ACCOUNTING RESPONSIBILITIESFull-cycle revenue accounting — invoicing, accounts receivable, deferred revenue, and SaaS revenue recognitionMonthly close, maintained via a close checklist you own and continuously improveSupporting workpapers for all close itemsAccounts payable (low volume) and employee expense reimbursementsState compliance including sales tax filings and HR-related reportingPayroll backup (managed by CFO; backup coverage has never been needed)BEYOND ACCOUNTING — WHERE YOU WILL GROWBudget versus actuals reporting for the board, management, and investorsKPI and performance metric development and ongoing reportingProcess improvement and documentation, particularly around financial reportingSupport for board and investor communications as we approach our next financingExposure to HR, sales operations, and executive decision-making — as much as your curiosity takes youDirect interaction with the CEO and sales organization as your role expandsAccess to our product for personal use — many employees use it to research their own healthcareHOW WE WORKYou will work a hybrid schedule with flexible days in-office in Boston. Our CFO is based in Amsterdam (6 hours ahead), so core overlap hours run approximately 9am to 3pm ET. Early risers can connect with the CFO in the morning — this is welcomed but never required. We are a small team with minimal bureaucracy, which means shifting priorities, limited SOPs, and a bias toward figuring things out. You should be energized by that environment, not unsettled by it.WHO YOU ARE5+ years of experience in accounting, FP&A, or a combination of bothSolid accounting fundamentals — you can pick up QuickBooks Online quickly and maintain accurate booksWorking knowledge of SaaS revenue recognition at a practical level (you understand deferred revenue and why it exists)Strong Excel skills and genuine comfort with technology; how you think matters more than deep technical expertiseA degree in accounting, finance, or businessProven ability to work independently, manage your own time, and identify what needs doing without being toldExperience in small-company or startup environments is highly desirableMeticulous attention to detail — this is non-negotiableGood judgment about when to push through a problem versus when to surface it — you respect the CFO's time, but you don't spin your wheels indefinitelyEntrepreneurial mindset and genuine interest in learning how an early-stage company operatesComfortable with ambiguity, evolving priorities, and building process where little existsWilling to complete a written and Excel assessment as part of the interview processCOMPENSATION & BENEFITSBase salary: $125,000 – $140,000 depending on experienceEquity: Yes — ground-floor opportunityHealthcare: 100% employer-paid for employee and family401(k): With employer matchingPTO: UnlimitedBonus: Discretionary, based on individual and company performance