Finance Lead for AI Startup — Growth, Controls & Forecasting

Mylitm

California (MO)

On-site

USD 110,000 - 170,000

Full time

14 days+
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Job summary

Soledad is seeking the company’s first dedicated finance hire to own the books, establish controls, and partner with leadership on budgeting and unit economics. You will manage ledgers, close monthly, and coordinate with auditors while implementing scalable expense policies.

A CPA or active licensure is preferred; 4+ years of accounting experience in a tech or services startup is ideal. Proficiency with QuickBooks Online, Gusto/Rippling, Stripe, and expense tools is expected.

Qualifications

  • CPA licensure or active pursuit.
  • 4+ years accounting experience, ideally in tech or services startup.
  • Fluent with modern financial tools and payment platforms.
  • Ownership mindset with focus on documented processes.

Responsibilities

  • Manage the general ledger, AP, AR, and payroll cycles.
  • Run a clean monthly close and produce financial reports for leadership.
  • Coordinate with external auditors and tax advisors on quarterly and annual filings.
  • Implement scalable controls, expense policies, and approval workflows.
  • Partner with leadership on budgeting, forecasting, and SaaS unit economics.

Skills

CPA/licensure
4+ years accounting
QuickBooks Online
Gusto/Rippling
Stripe
expense tools
process documentation

Tools

QuickBooks Online
Gusto/Rippling
Stripe

Job description

Soledad is seeking the company’s first dedicated finance hire to own the books, establish controls, and partner with leadership on budgeting and unit economics. You will manage ledgers, close monthly, and coordinate with auditors while implementing scalable expense policies.

A CPA or active licensure is preferred; 4+ years of accounting experience in a tech or services startup is ideal. Proficiency with QuickBooks Online, Gusto/Rippling, Stripe, and expense tools is expected.

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