Senior Accounting Lead - AI-Driven Finance & Ownership

Rockstar; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Real ownership

Direct access to founders

Flexible work options

VC-backed culture

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Rockstar in Irvine, CA is seeking an accounting leader to scale a fast-growing proptech business. You will own core accounting operations, ensure timely month-end close, strengthen controls, and partner with Finance, Operations, Product, and Engineering to improve data flow and Financial reporting.

The role emphasizes AI-enabled automation, scalable processes, and high ownership across the function, with direct interaction with founders and senior leaders on strategic initiatives.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and financial reporting.
• Experience owning month-end close, reconciliations, and general ledger accounting.
• Experience improving accounting processes, controls, or financial systems.
• Proficiency with modern accounting software, Excel, and financial reporting tools.
• Experience working with AI, automation, or technology-enabled accounting workflows strongly preferred.
• CPA preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Experience in a high-growth, technology, real estate, construction, or transaction-intensive business preferred.

Responsibilities

• Own the company's core accounting operations, ensuring accurate financial reporting, timely month-end close, and disciplined financial controls across the business.
• Maintain the integrity of the company's financial records, including the general ledger, reconciliations, intercompany activity, and accounting documentation.
• Partner with leadership to provide accurate financial reporting and insights that support operational and strategic decision-making.
• Design, improve, and standardize accounting processes, controls, and workflows that allow the finance organization to scale with the business.
• Partner with Engineering, Product, and Operations to improve financial systems, reporting infrastructure, integrations, and workflow automation.
• Leverage AI and modern finance technologies to automate repetitive work, improve accuracy, accelerate financial processes, and increase operational efficiency.
• Coordinate with external accountants, auditors, tax professionals, banking partners, and other financial service providers.
• Exercise independent judgment in researching, resolving, and documenting complex accounting matters while continuously identifying opportunities to strengthen the company's financial operations.

Skills

US GAAP

Month-end close

Internal controls

Automation / AI

Financial reporting

Education

Bachelors in Accounting

Tools

ERP systems

Excel

Job description

Rockstar in Irvine, CA is seeking an accounting leader to scale a fast-growing proptech business. You will own core accounting operations, ensure timely month-end close, strengthen controls, and partner with Finance, Operations, Product, and Engineering to improve data flow and Financial reporting.

The role emphasizes AI-enabled automation, scalable processes, and high ownership across the function, with direct interaction with founders and senior leaders on strategic initiatives.