Accounting Manager

Clutch is hiring an Accounting Manager to step into a functioning accounting operation and drive its next chapter. Reporting to the VP of Finance, you will take ownership of the monthly close, our AP/AR workflows, and our audit—and partner with the Head of FP&A to select and implement our next ERP.

We are not looking for someone to stand up accounting from scratch. The close calendar is in place, AP/AR is running, and we just closed out our 2025 audit. What we want is someone who looks at a working operation and asks, “how do we make this the best accounting function in fintech?”—and then builds it through automation, better tooling, and sharper process.

This is a high-ownership role for someone who believes great accounting is a design problem as much as a compliance one. You will co-lead the ERP selection and rollout, identify automation wins across reconciliations, close, and AP/AR, and codify the policies that will carry Clutch through the next several audit cycles. If you are energized by the combination of strong technical accounting and modern tooling—and want to leave a footprint on systems and processes that scale—this is your seat.

Our finance team is small, senior, and hands-on. You will report to the VP of Finance and work closely with the Head of FP&A, as well as partners across People and Legal. You will also be supported by our existing bookkeeping and accounting operations resources, who handle much of the transactional work so you can focus on close quality, audit, ERP, and automation. Because the team is lean, you will have direct visibility to the CEO and executive team and real influence over the tools and processes we adopt and the decisions and outcomes we drive.

We take ownership seriously, move fast, and care about the craft of getting the numbers right. We are not looking for someone to maintain the status quo; we are looking for someone who will push the function forward.

What You’ll Do

Within 3 months, you will:

• Step into the monthly close, meet the existing calendar, and publish a current-state read on what is clean, what is manual, and where automation will move the needle first

• Take ownership of AP/AR from the VP of Finance and identify the top automation opportunities across the stack

• Learn our tooling end-to-end—QuickBooks Online, Rippling, Sequence HQ —and form a point of view on ERP requirements

• Build relationships with the Head of FP&A, People, Legal, Engineering and map the accounting touchpoints across each of their workflows

Within 6 months, you will:

• Partner with the Head of FP&A to complete ERP selection and kick off implementation

• Ship the first wave of automation wins—reconciliations, accruals, AP routing—measurably reducing manual effort in close and month-to-month operations

• Formalize and document the accounting policies that are currently tribal knowledge (prepaid amortization, fixed assets, materiality thresholds, revenue recognition)

• Run a clean, predictable monthly close that the rest of the business trusts and uses

Within 9 months, you will:

• Deliver the ERP implementation and a post-migration close that is faster, cleaner, and more automated than what came before

• Lead the next audit cycle end-to-end with a well-managed PBC process and a strong auditor relationship

• Build the roadmap for the next phase of the function—tooling, headcount, and process—as Clutch continues to scale

• Have moved the accounting function toward a best-in-class benchmark in fintech, measured in close speed, audit readiness, and degree of automation

What You’ll Bring

• 6+ years of progressive accounting experience, including at least 2 years in a manager or lead role

• ERP implementation experience—you have led or been a core driver on at least one ERP selection and go-live

• Hands-on ownership of a monthly close process (you have been the one pushing the button, not just a contributor)

• Experience running a financial statement audit end-to-end—PBC ownership, auditor relationship, and defending judgment calls

• Fluency in modern accounting automation—you seek out tooling that removes manual work rather than adding to it

• Strong technical accounting foundation: US GAAP, revenue recognition (ASC 606), equity, and multi-state compliance

• Proficiency in QuickBooks Online or comparable ERP, and comfort navigating a modern fintech stack (Rippling, Sequence HQ, Salesforce)

• High bar for documentation and process—you write the runbooks so others can follow them

• Excellent communication—you can explain accounting concepts to non-finance stakeholders without jargon

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

Nice to Have

• CPA license (or active pursuit)

• Big 4 or regional audit firm background

• Prior experience at a venture-backed fintech or SaaS startup

• Exposure to lending, credit, or regulated financial services

Please note that this role may evolve as our business needs change, so we appreciate your flexibility and adaptability.

What’s In It For You?

• Remote Flexibility: Enjoy the freedom of remote work from anywhere, balancing life and career seamlessly.

• Unforgettable Off-Sites: Twice a year, bond with colleagues in exciting destinations, fostering teamwork and fresh ideas.

• Paid Time Off: Enjoy flexible PTO days yearly for relaxation and rejuvenation.

• Stock Options: Joining us means having a stake in our success, so you'll receive stock options as part of your compensation package.

• Home Office Setup: Create your ideal workspace with a dedicated budget for home office essentials.

• Work Trip Budget: Grow personally and professionally with a budget for work-related trips and co-working.

• Health Coverage: Prioritize your well-being with comprehensive health and dental insurance plans.

About Us

Clutch is a revolutionary vertical SaaS company, proudly backed by Andreessen Horowitz (A16z), aimed at revolutionizing the way Credit Unions engage and change the lives of their members. As a champion of financial well-being, we address the urgent need for affordable lending solutions in an era where the average American grapples with over $155,000 in household debt.  Unlike traditional financial institutions, Clutch develops software to turn Credit Unions into FinTech lenders and leverage their balance sheets to responsibly lend to over 130M Americans. Our mission extends beyond mere financial transactions; we strive to fundamentally enhance the way credit unions interact with their members. By integrating cutting-edge technologies and user-centric designs, we help credit unions provide seamless digital experiences that are on par with leading tech companies. This approach not only preserves but revitalizes the longstanding tradition of community and member-focused service inherent to credit unions.

Clutch is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

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