Accounting Manager

Roadrunner Venture Studios is the nation’s leading platform for founding breakthrough ventures in deep technology. Our mission is to turn frontier tech into breakthrough companies for the benefit of the American people. Together with engineers, scientists, and entrepreneurs, we build products, create business models, recruit teams, align companies with their first customers, and provide initial funding. Our Venture Studios focuses on energy, clean tech, advanced manufacturing, and next generation compute.
About the Role Roadrunner Venture Studios is seeking a highly skilled Accounting and Operations Manager to support our growing operations. This critical role involves managing multi-entity accounting, overseeing payroll and accounts payable, and improving financial processes as we scale. The role will also have operational responsibilities around the studio and our partners. The ideal candidate has experience building accounting functions from the ground up and selecting the right tools for automation and efficiency.
The role is located in Albuquerque, New Mexico in our Headquarters office.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee multi-entity accounting, including month-end close, payroll, and AP.
• Implement and manage an integrated tech stack for accounting, payroll, and expense management.
• Improve accounts payable workflows, vendor tracking, and timely financial reporting.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and Quarter End Board reporting across Roadrunner and select portfolio companies.
• Ensure efficient intercompany accounting and financial consolidations.
• Operational responsibilities can include project management, working with facilities and working with partner companies

Qualifications

• Experience with multi-entity accounting and financial operations in a startup or venture environment.
• Strong knowledge of QuickBooks Online, Rippling, and AP systems (e.g., Concur).
• Ability to assess and implement technology solutions for automation and reporting.
• Comfortable working in a hands-on, growing environment with evolving needs.

Roadrunner Venture Studios is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer that proudly pursues and hires a diverse workforce. We do not make hiring or employment decisions on the basis of race, color, religion or religious belief, ethnic or national origin, nationality, sex, gender, gender-identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable local, state, or federal laws or prohibited by Company policy. We strive for a healthy and safe workplace and strictly prohibit harassment of any kind.