Lead Accountant

Lead Accountant AI/Tech Startup My client is a fast-growing ~$66m Series B AI startup building agentic AI solutions for payments and finance automation. Were looking for a Lead Accountant who can translate complex accounting processes into scalable workflows, supporting high-growth operations and delivering measurable impact. What Youll Do: Lead accounting processes, close activities, and financial reporting Translate complex accounting requirements into reliable systems and workflows Partner with leadership and teams across finance and operations to ensure accuracy and efficiency Drive adoption of best practices and process improvements Collaborate with Product/Engineering to integrate accounting realities into technology solutions Requirements: 14+ years accounting/audit/assurance experience in Big 4 or Public ccounting/audit/assuranceand ~1+ year experience in high-growth firms: SaaS, AI, fintech, tech, or other relevant technology sectors isnecessary Strong understanding of US GAAP and end-to-end accounting processes Ability to implement scalable workflows, system configurations, and process improvements Nice to Have: CPA qualification (advantageous but not required) Familiarity with modern accounting platforms and tools, or in short, being technical. Compensation includes a competitive base salary and substantial equity in a well-funded, highly valued startup. Location: Ideally full time in the office but a hybrid schedule is discussable