Senior Accountant

We are a high-growth startup looking for a Corporate Senior Accountant who thrives in the "building phase" of a business. In this role, you won't just inherit processes; you will design them. This position offers a blend of technical accounting, financial storytelling, and operational scaling. It is an ideal move for a CPA-track professional who loves the Richmond startup ecosystem and wants to own the ledger from top to bottom.

Core Responsibilities

1. Financial Operations & Reporting

• Month-End Leadership: Lead the month-end and quarter-end close process, ensuring the transition from raw data to financial statements is executed with speed and accuracy.

• Technical Accounting: Manage complex accounting areas including revenue recognition (ASC 606), equity/stock-based compensation, and multi-state tax nexus.

• Consolidations: Oversee the financial interplay between various entities and cost centers as the company scales.

2. Scalability & Systems

• Tech Stack Optimization: Play a key role in optimizing the ERP (NetSuite or Sage Intacct) and integrating it with payroll and spend management platforms.

• Internal Controls: Design and implement right-sized controls that protect the company’s assets without compromising the pace of innovation.

• Automation: Identify manual accounting tasks and implement automated workflows to increase departmental efficiency.

3. Strategic Partnership

• Cash Flow & Burn Rate: Track and report on burn rate and cash flow, providing the leadership team with visibility into the company’s runway.

• Budgetary Support: Work directly with department heads in Engineering, Marketing, and Sales to provide budget clarity and ROI analysis.

• Audit & Tax Readiness: Lead the preparation for annual audits and tax filings, ensuring all documentation is structured and "due-diligence ready."

The Ideal Profile

• Experience: 3–6 years of progressive accounting experience. A background that includes a mix of public accounting and corporate startup environments is preferred.

• Technical Knowledge: Deep proficiency in GAAP and the ability to apply accounting theory to practical business problems.

• Startup Mindset: High comfort level with ambiguity and a proactive approach to solving process-related challenges.

• Software Savvy: Advanced Excel skills and experience with modern, cloud-based ERP and fintech stacks.

• Richmond Presence: Based in or relocating to the Richmond area to support a hybrid work model focused on local collaboration.