Accounting Lead

• Posted 1 day ago • Updated 1 day ago
Full Time
On-site
USD $140,000.00 - 150,000.00 per year
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Job Details

Skills

  • Leadership
  • Management
  • Finance
  • General Ledger
  • Internal Control
  • Auditing
  • Enterprise Resource Planning
  • Budget
  • Forecasting
  • Cost Management
  • Certified Public Accountant
  • Revenue Recognition
  • Accounting
  • NetSuite
  • QuickBooks
  • Sage
  • Intacct
  • Cryptography
  • Payments
  • Asset Accounting
  • Payment Processing
  • Startups

Summary

Accounting Lead

Location: Chicago

Job Type: Hybrid

Salary: $140-150k/year + Bonus

Client/Job Summary:

Our client is a fast-growing, innovative fintech company looking for an accounting lead to build the accounting function. This role gives the opportunity for full ownership, working closely with senior leadership, and being part of a fast-growing firm.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Document and oversee the company's finance and accounting processes including month-end close, reconciliations, and general ledger.
  • Develop accounting policies, implement internal controls, and prepare for audits.
  • Implement accounting tools and ERP systems.
  • Support with budgeting and forecasting.
  • Support expense and cost management.

Key Qualifications:
  • Active CPA strongly preferred (or actively pursuing)
  • 3-5+ YOE in public accounting (Big 4 preferred) working with tech or high-growth clients.
  • Strong technical accounting skills (revenue recognition and complex transactions)
  • Experience implementing accounting systems (NetSuite, QuickBooks, Sage Intacct)
  • Experience with or passion for crypto, digital payments, or Web3
  • Bonus: Prior experience with digital asset accounting, payment processing companies, or fintech startups
Employers have access to artificial intelligence language tools (“AI”) that help generate and enhance job descriptions and AI may have been used to create this description. The position description has been reviewed for accuracy and Dice believes it to correctly reflect the job opportunity.
  • Dice Id: 90922487
  • Position Id: 24188873
  • Posted 1 day ago
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