The Sr Accounting Manager oversees internal accounting functions, manages financial operations, and ensures compliance while collaborating with an outsourced accounting firm.
About us: Instrumentl is a hypergrowth YC-backed startup with over 4,000 nonprofit clients, from local homeless shelters to larger organizations like the San Diego Zoo and the University of Alaska. We are building the future of fundraising automation, helping nonprofits to discover, track, and manage grants efficiently through our SaaS platform.
Our charts are dramatically up-and-to-the-right 📈 — we’re cash flow positive and doubling year-over-year, with customers who love us (NPS is 65+ and Ellis PMF survey is 60+). Join us on this rocket ship to Mars!
About the Role
We are looking to bring on a Sr Accounting Manager to manage and have full ownership of our internal accounting function. We need a technically proficient professional who can ensure our financial records are accurate, compliant, and ready for growth.In this role, you will be our primary internal accounting expert. Because we are a small team, you will handle a mix of high-level technical oversight and essential day-to-day tasks. You won't have a direct team of employees to manage; instead, you will partner with our outsourced accounting firm to ensure everything from contractor payments to board-level data is handled correctly. This is a "department of one" role that requires a builder's mindset and a willingness to be hands-on with every aspect of the ledger.
What you will do
- Financial Operations & The Monthly Close: Ensure accuracy of financial statements, manage the month-close process, handle daily operations, and act as main contact for our annual audit
- Technical SaaS Accounting: Manage our revenue accounting policy, own the monthly sales commission cycle, handle the accounting for equity grants and exercises and provide guidance on technical research
- Data & Reporting Support: Ensure board prep data and act as primary point of contact for our external accounting firm
- Systems and Tech Stack Management: Manage and optimize our existing tools: QuickBooks Online (GL), Ramp (Expenses/Cards), and Gusto (Payroll), Implement ways to automate our data as well as upgrades to our systems
What we're looking for
- 7+ years of accounting experience, with at least 3 years in a fast-growing SaaS or technology company.
- An active CPA license is required.
- Strong understanding of GAAP, specifically ASC 606 (Revenue Recognition) and ASC 340 (Commission Accounting).Expert-level proficiency in QuickBooks Online, Ramp, and Gusto. Advanced Excel skills and experience with equity tools (e.g., Pulley or similar) are required.
- Ability to explain accounting concepts and commission calculations clearly to non-finance employees (like Sales and Engineering)
- A "no task too small" attitude. You are comfortable moving between high-level technical memos and daily expense classification.
What success looks like
- First 30 Days: You have mastered our current tech stack (QBO, Ramp, Gusto, Pulley), taken over the relationship with our outsourced firm, and can independently calculate and explain commission statements to the sales team.
- First 60 Days: You have streamlined the month-end close and are providing reliable, 3-statement financial data to leadership.
- First 90 Days: You have identified the next set of tools or process improvements we need to support our growth for the coming year.
Compensation and Benefits
- For US-based candidates, our target salary band is $150,000 - $170,000 USD + equity. Salary decisions consider experience, location, and technical depth.
- 100% covered health, dental, and vision insurance for employees (50% for dependents)
- Generous PTO, including parental leave 401(k)
- Company laptop and home-office stipend
- Bi-Annual Company Retreats for in-person collaboration
Top Skills
Excel
Gusto
Quickbooks Online
Ramp
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