Financial Operations

Success Matcher Recruitment; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Success Matcher Recruitment is seeking a Financial Operations & Accounting Lead in the San Francisco Bay Area. The role requires 3–6 years of accounting experience, including Big 4 exposure, and a track record in high-growth startups.

You will own end-to-end financial workflows, select and implement ERP systems, and strengthen month-end close. You will collaborate across departments to optimize cash flow and accounting controls while building a scalable financial operations function in a

Qualifications

• 3–6 years of professional accounting experience, ideally with a Big 4 foundation (Deloitte, EY, PwC, KPMG).
• Startup experience in a fast-paced, high-growth environment (Series A–C, 50–500 employees).
• End-to-end ownership of financial workflows (AP, AR, billing) and complex systems.
• Experience implementing/optimizing financial tech stacks and leading audits.
• Experience in businesses that manage physical inventory or hardware.

Responsibilities

• Map out existing financial workflows and implement new systems across revenue, billing, and AP.
• Select, deploy, and optimize financial software for reporting, billing, procurement, and audits.
• Strengthen and scale the month-end close process into a repeatable, efficient cycle.
• Collaborate with other departments to guide financial decisions and optimize cash management.
• Build and mentor a high-performing financial operations team over time.

Skills

Accounting

Excel advanced

Financial analysis

ERP systems

Audits

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's in Accounting/Finance

Tools

ERP software

Billing software

Audit software

Job description

Our client is a rapidly scaling, operationally excellent technology company that is fundamentally modernizing critical infrastructure for the digital age. Backed by top-tier venture capital, they build seamless, reliable hardware and software solutions that power the modern enterprise.

We are looking for a versatile, sharp, and execution-oriented Financial Operations & Accounting Lead with 3 to 6 years of experience to own and scale our accounting and financial infrastructure. In this role, nothing is beneath you, and nothing is too big. You might be selecting and implementing a new enterprise ERP system one day and rolling up your sleeves to chase down an outstanding payment the next. Your mission is to build the foundational systems, workflows, and controls that ensure the business scales efficiently and with absolute financial integrity.

What Will You Do:

• You will completely map out our existing workflows, spot inefficiencies before they become bottlenecks, and implement multiple new systems across revenue, billing, and accounts payable.
• Own the selection, deployment, and optimization of financial software for reporting, billing, procurement, and audits.
• Strengthen and accelerate the month-end close process, transitioning it into a highly efficient, scalable machine.
• Partner across departments to guide financial decisions, optimize cash management, and ensure robust accounting controls as inventory and operations expand.
• Over time, build and mentor a high-performing financial operations team that values both how the work gets done and the results achieved.

Key Requirements:

• Experience: 3-6 years of professional accounting experience, ideally starting with a strong foundation at a Big 4 accounting firm (Deloitte, EY, PwC, KPMG).
• Startup Agility: Proven experience working within a fast-paced, high-growth startup environment (ideally Series A to C, 50-500 employees).
• Process Ownership: Direct experience owning end-to-end financial workflows, including Accounts Payable (AP), Accounts Receivable (AR), billing, and complex financial systems.
• Systems & Audits: A proven track record of successfully implementing/optimizing financial tech stacks and leading corporate audits.
• Industry Exposure: Hands-on experience working within businesses that manage physical inventory or hardware.
• Technical & Hard Skills: Advanced proficiency in data analysis (deep in spreadsheets) alongside a flawless grasp of core accounting principles (accrual accounting, month-end close).
• Location: Must be based in the Bay Area and able to commute to the San Francisco office 3 days a week.