Accounting - Client Lead

Graphite is a growing boutique finance, accounting & strategy firm built to help startups scale efficiently and sustainably. We were born out of a venture capital fund, ffVC, in NYC in 2008, supporting their early-stage portfolio of early-stage companies. In 2016, we began working with the broader startup community. We are a team of seasoned Entrepreneurs, CFOs, Investors, and Accountants with a vast understanding of startup accounting and a passion for growing companies, and we’ve worked with some of the coolest startups around: The Sill, Caraway, Settle, The Muse, and Finmark to name a few.

We're looking for a process-driven accounting manager with a proven record of establishing strong controls and demonstrated success in scaling up accounting role. This role will handle high-level accounting, managerial accounting, and oversee financial activities for our startup clients. This role is an excellent opportunity for candidates who have a strong desire to work for and with exciting and growing startup companies. This is a hands-on position that requires approximately eight years of accounting experience as well as experience managing a team. CPA or MBA are highly preferred but not required.  We are looking for candidates with experience, drive, and passion.

This is a full-time position with competitive benefits. This is a fully remote position with coworking space in Orlando that is available if you happen to reside in the Central Florida area.

Some of what you’ll do:

• Be the direct contact point for clients, owning the client relationship; often working directly with CEO's of tech startups
• Manage, coach and mentor multiple staff & senior accountants as well as detailed review of their work to ensure accurate financial reporting
• Oversee all accounting functions, including the monthly close process, financial statement preparation, and day to day transactional work as defined by the scope of the engagement
• Coordinate all activities in support of ad hoc projects, including but not limited to: external audits and due diligence support
• Deliver on time and accurate client financial reporting for adequate decision making. Reporting on key financial metrics, trends and variances
• Work collaboratively with our finance and tax departments to ensure all client financial needs are met with a high level of customer service

Who are you:

• You have a Bachelors or Masters degree in Accounting 
• You have 5-8 years of relevant accounting experience in public accounting or corporate accounting, preferably in a multi-client environment
• You have experience in managing high performing accounting teams of at least 3 people
• You have significant QuickBooks Online, NetSuite, or Sage Intacct experience as well as experience with tech forward accounting systems such as Bill, Ramp, Stripe, Gusto, Rippling, Cin7, Brex etc.
• Advanced proficiency with spreadsheet software (MS Excel and Google Sheets) 
• You’re a team player who is comfortable working in a fast-paced environment
• You have strong communication skills with the ability to communicate complex accounting terms to clients, audit committee, and across the wider organization
• You possess deep expertise in relevant accounting and control practices and experience with general ledger functions, month-end/year-end close process, and financial reporting
• You are enthusiastic about working for and with growing startup companies
• You have a high degree of personal motivation, work ethic, and professionalism

You’ll love working at Graphite because:

• Balance. We encourage you to take time to recharge outside of the office. You’ll have flexible PTO to explore new places, hobbies, or TV shows
• We’re not just an employer. We’re people. We offer 100% paid-for insurance coverage (health, vision, and dental) for you. We also offer a 401k with a company match
• We’ll invest in your career. Our company is growing quickly, and we’ll give you the opportunity to do the same. You’ll have access to many professional development opportunities so that you can keep up with the company’s evolving needs.
• We’re creating an environment where everyone can thrive.