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Head of Accounting

*HQ - San Francisco, CA💼 Full-time🗓 2026-05-19 → 2026-07-31

Core

Build financial operations, controls, and regulatory infrastructure to prepare the company for growth-stage fundraising and public company readiness.

Role type

Head of Accounting (Foundational hire)

Builds

Financial operations, audit readiness, tax compliance, equity administration, treasury, and ERP systems for a growth-stage AI company.

Domain

AI / Developer Tools / SaaS

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work

Required skills

ASC 606 revenue recognition, Big 4 audit experience, CPA, equity administration (Carta), ERP implementation, financial controls design, multi-jurisdiction tax compliance

Preferred skills

Series A to D scaling experience, international entity structures, transfer pricing, usage-based pricing models

Technologies

Carta, NetSuite, Sage Intacct

Responsibilities

Own full accounting scope (AR/AP, close, audit, tax, equity, treasury, payroll); Drive monthly close with precision; Lead audit readiness; Manage tax compliance; Administer equity via Carta; Oversee ERP and financial systems; Build operational playbooks for scaling the finance function

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC

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