Senior Accounting & Controls Lead

Fuse; San Leandro (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Relocation assistance

Flexible time off

Year-end PTO

Leave of absence policies

Job summary

Fuse is seeking a hands-on, senior accounting leader to build and own our in-house accounting function as we scale. You will consolidate work across entities, ensure reliable numbers, and implement the right systems, with no team initially and deep involvement in day-to-day work.

This role will manage monthly, quarterly, and annual close, coordinate external accounting firms, handle AP/AR, treasury, and tax filings, and ensure compliance for Fuse Federal contracts.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of accounting experience including Big 4 public accounting and high-growth startup.
• CPA or actively working toward one.
• Meaningful exposure across responsibilities such as financial reporting, tax, audit, and internal controls.

Responsibilities

• Monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting and close.
• Manage and coordinate external accounting firms; ensure books are consistent across entities.
• AP and AR; vendor payments, invoicing, collections, expense reports.
• Treasury and cash management; bank accounts and forecasting.
• Federal, state, and local tax filings; registrations as new jurisdictions are added.
• R&D tax credit filings and supporting documentation.
• Audit prep and execution as needed.
• Government contract accounting for Fuse Federal (DoD/DOE) and related standards.
• Develop and enforce internal controls; ensure compliance and avoid premature bureaucracy.
• Build systems and processes aligned with company growth.

Job description

Fuse is seeking a hands-on, senior accounting leader to build and own our in-house accounting function as we scale. You will consolidate work across entities, ensure reliable numbers, and implement the right systems, with no team initially and deep involvement in day-to-day work.

This role will manage monthly, quarterly, and annual close, coordinate external accounting firms, handle AP/AR, treasury, and tax filings, and ensure compliance for Fuse Federal contracts.