Head of Accounting

staffish; United States; Remote; USD 150,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% health, dental, and vision foryou

401(k) with company match

Unlimited PTO

Stock options

Premium subscription

Job summary

Staffish is seeking a detail-oriented and commercially minded Head of Accounting / Accounting Principal to join our Finance team. This fully remote, US-based role focuses on monthly closings, inventory accounting, COGS, and revenue recognition for a blended hardware-plus-subscription business.

You will work with the CFO and cross-functional teams to ensure GAAP/IFRS compliance, lead audits, and drive ERP improvements (NetSuite). Competitive compensation with strong benefits is offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or finance; CPA/CMA preferred (in-progress acceptable).
• 10+ years of general accounting experience focusing on inventory, COGS, and revenue recognition.
• Solid GAAP and IFRS knowledge; dual-standard environments a plus.
• Experience with NetSuite or similar ERP systems.
• Start-up or consumer product or public accounting background is a plus.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills; able to manage multiple workstreams.

Responsibilities

• Owns monthly, quarterly, and annual closings within required timelines.
• Manage audits, statutory compliance, and tax preparation across jurisdictions.
• Supervise day-to-day accounting activities including accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general ledger entries.
• Oversee end-to-end inventory accounting, valuation, reconciliation, and write-downs across global SKUs and warehousing locations.
• Analyze COGS to inform product margins and planning.
• Collaborate with supply chain for landed-cost accounting and PO reconciliation.
• Perform revenue and deferred revenue recognition under ASC 606 / IFRS 15 for hardware and SaaS.
• Support the CFO in building out financial systems, processes, and reporting infrastructure.
• Contribute to ERP improvements and automation with CFO and teams.
• Partner with product and commercial teams to assess accounting implications of new revenue arrangements and pricing structures.

Skills

Organisational skills

Time management

Self-directed

Team-oriented

Adaptable

Calm under pressure

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

CPA or CMA preferred (in-progress acceptable)

Tools

NetSuite

Job description

Fully Remote - US Based - 150-170k + bonus

Our client is a fast-growing connected hardware and nature technology company on a mission to help people reconnect with the natural world. Their products combine beautifully designed smart hardware with a companion software ecosystem - including AI-powered features and a growing global community - making wildlife observation meaningful and accessible for millions of people.

We are looking for a detail-oriented and commercially minded Head of Accounting /Accounting Principal to join our Finance team. This role at the heart of our financial operations, with key responsibilities in managing monthly closing, combined with hands-on contribution to day-to-day inventory accounting, cost of goods sold (COGS), and revenue recognition - all critical areas given our blended hardware-plus-subscription business model.

Working closely with the CFO and in close collaboration with operations, supply chain, and Growth, you will ensure the accuracy and integrity of our financial records while supporting the reporting cadence and compliance obligations of a fast-scaling company. You will bring structure, rigour, and proactivity to a dynamic environment where priorities evolve quickly.

Key Responsibilities

• Owns monthly, quarterly, and annual financial closings within required timelines, ensuring accuracy through internal control and compliance across geographies.
• Manage audits, statutory compliance, and tax preparation processes across relevant jurisdictions.
• Supervise day-to-day general accounting activities including accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general ledger entries.
• Oversee inventory accounting processes end-to-end: tracking, valuation, reconciliation, and write-downs across global SKUs and warehousing locations.
• Analyse cost of goods sold (COGS) in depth, providing actionable insight into product margins to support financial planning and CFO-level decision-making.
• Collaborate with supply chain and operations teams to ensure accurate landed-cost accounting and timely reconciliation of purchase orders.
• Perform revenue and deferred revenue recognition in compliance with applicable standards (ASC 606 / IFRS 15), covering both hardware sales and subscription/SaaS revenue streams.
• Support the CFO in building out financial systems, processes, and reporting infrastructure as the company scales.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of ERP (Netsuite) and accounting tooling, driving automation and efficiency where possible.
• Partner with the product and commercial teams to assess accounting implications of new revenue arrangements and pricing structures.

Key Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; CPA or CMA preferred (in-progress acceptable).
• 10+ years of experience in general accounting with a meaningful focus on inventory, COGS, and revenue recognition.
• Solid understanding of GAAP and/or IFRS; comfort navigating dual-standard environments is a plus.
• Experience with ERP systems and accounting software; familiarity with NetSuite preferred.
• Start-up, consumer product, or public accounting experience is a distinct advantage.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills - you can hold multiple workstreams simultaneously without dropping the ball.
• Self-directed and team-oriented in equal measure: you take ownership but know when to collaborate or elevate.
• Adaptable and calm under pressure; the pace is fast and priorities shift - you take it in stride.

Why Join Us

• Work on a product that genuinely changes how millions of people perceive and connect with the natural world - with measurable impact on global biodiversity.
• Join a passionate, talented team that cares deeply about what it builds and how it builds it.
• Be part of a rapidly growing startup at an exciting stage, with real opportunities for personal and professional growth.
• 100% company-paid health, dental, and vision benefits for you; 80% company-paid for your dependents.
• 100% company-paid short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance.
• Company contribution to a Health Savings Account for those enrolled in our medical plan.
• 401(k) with 100% company match on the first 6% you contribute.
• Unlimited PTO.
• Stock options.
• Your own product and premium subscription - because you should love what you work on.