Accounting Lead

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As the first in-house accounting hire, you will play a critical role in establishing and leading the finance and accounting function within our organization. You will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of financial management, reporting, and compliance. You will collaborate closely with the executive team and external stakeholders to ensure accurate and timely financial information and provide valuable insights to support strategic decision-making. 

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement financial policies, procedures, and internal controls to ensure compliance with accounting standards, regulatory requirements, and best practices.
• Own day-to-day accounting operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll.
• Establish and maintain a robust financial reporting system, including monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, and ensure their accuracy and timeliness.
• Collaborate with our external accounting team to manage the month-end and year-end close processes.
• Ownership of general ledger.
• Conduct regular financial analysis to identify trends, variances, and areas for improvement, and provide recommendations to optimize financial performance.
• Be a key player in preparing for a first year audit.
• Evaluate and oversee transition to an ERP.
• Collaborate with external auditors, tax advisors, and other stakeholders to facilitate annual audits, tax filings, and compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Partner with the Strategic Finance team to provide business and product-level insights to executive leadership teams, and work on ad-hoc accounting and finance projects

Experience & Qualifications

• 5+ years of SaaS accounting experience, including auditing or assurance at a Big 4. Additional experience working in corporate accounting at a VC-backed start-up is a plus.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field with a CPA.
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP and experience with financial reporting requirements.
• Proficiency in accounting software and financial management systems (e.g., QuickBooks, Xero, or similar).
• Ability to lead large, complicated projects with extreme ownership, clarity, and pace.
• Exceptional attention to detail with strong analytical, planning, and reporting skills.
• Team player obsessed with getting better every day and expecting your teammates across the company to do the same, all while having fun with those around you.
• High level of integrity and ethical conduct.

• The cash compensation range for this role is $140,000 - $160,000.
• Actual compensation packages are based on a wide array of factors unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skill set, years & depth of experience, certifications. In addition to cash compensation, all employees receive an equity compensation package.

Merge is an equal opportunity employer, and we value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, or any other protected class.