Accounting Manager: Scale FinOps & Automate for AI Startup

Beacon Hill; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Beacon Hill seeks an Accounting Manager to build and scale the accounting function during rapid growth. Reporting to senior finance leadership, this role strengthens month-end close, enhances internal controls, and builds a scalable finance infrastructure.

Ideal candidates are hands-on and strategic, capable of executing day-to-day accounting duties while driving automation and operational improvements that support long-term growth.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Experience in startup, high-growth technology, SaaS, fintech, or AI environment.

Responsibilities

• Own key aspects of the monthly and quarterly close process, including journal entries, accruals, reconciliations, and financial reporting support.
• Manage core accounting operations, including accounts receivable, accounts payable, billing, invoicing, and collections.
• Prepare balance sheet reconciliations and maintain well-documented supporting schedules.
• Partner with Finance leadership to improve close efficiency, strengthen internal controls, and support audit readiness.
• Identify opportunities for automation and leverage technology and AI tools to streamline accounting workflows.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Operations, Sales, Customer Success, and other teams on billing, reporting, and process-related matters.
• Assist with ERP implementations, systems enhancements, and finance transformation initiatives.
• Support special projects and strategic growth initiatives as needed.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Strategic thinking

Cross-functional collaboration

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Beacon Hill seeks an Accounting Manager to build and scale the accounting function during rapid growth. Reporting to senior finance leadership, this role strengthens month-end close, enhances internal controls, and builds a scalable finance infrastructure.

Ideal candidates are hands-on and strategic, capable of executing day-to-day accounting duties while driving automation and operational improvements that support long-term growth.