AI-Forward Controller (Early-Stage, Equity)

afterquery.com; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401(k) with Employer Match

Daily Meals stipend

Monthly Wellness Stipend

Job summary

AfterQuery, an AI data solutions company in San Francisco, seeks its first accounting hire to own the close, recognize revenue under ASC 606, and build the AI‑native accounting function from the ground up. You will lead a fractional team, evolve the function with the business, and shape controls for a scalable, compliant finance operation.

You will report to the Head of Finance & Accounting and drive the future of accounting at a high‑growth lab that values ownership, hands‑on execution, and

Qualifications

• Automation you built that replaced accounting work, with measurable results.
• ASC 606 experience, ideally with services or usage‑based revenue.
• Independent judgment on policy, supported by memos for auditors.
• Cost accounting experience, including contractor or expert workforce.
• Ability to advise founders on accounting impact of deals before signing.
• Hands‑on experience running a monthly close end to end.
• Big Four audit foundation and practical industry experience.
• Builder who can go from blank page to running process quickly.

Responsibilities

• Own the books and monthly close end to end, including reconciliations.
• Own ASC 606 revenue recognition and cost tie‑out to the ledger.
• Define COGS, variable costs, and cost matching for contractors.
• Direct fractional accounting team on AR, AP, cash and equity.
• Own stock‑based compensation accounting and 409A coordination.
• Lead accrual‑basis GAAP implementation and first external audit.
• Automate close with AI, select AI‑forward ERP, and set automation roadmap.
• Partner with Revenue Ops and People on expert payments and payroll.

Skills

Automation

ASC 606

Policy memos

Cost accounting

Deal guidance

Monthly close

Big Four background

Ownership mindset

Education

Accounting degree

Job description

AfterQuery, an AI data solutions company in San Francisco, seeks its first accounting hire to own the close, recognize revenue under ASC 606, and build the AI‑native accounting function from the ground up. You will lead a fractional team, evolve the function with the business, and shape controls for a scalable, compliant finance operation.

You will report to the Head of Finance & Accounting and drive the future of accounting at a high‑growth lab that values ownership, hands‑on execution, and