🚀  Our mission

⭐ airCFO helps startups succeed.

At airCFO, we partner with the world's most impactful startups to build their visions of the future.

Our full-stack team of experts in Finance, Accounting, People Ops, and Tax minimizes compliance and financial risks, providing founders with peace of mind. Our vision is to become the premier workplace for startup-minded professionals, serving as a best-in-class advisor to hundreds of high-growth startups.

🧑‍🚀 Your role in our mission

If you have a passion for working with fast-growing tech startups and want to enhance your knowledge and skills working with clients across various industries, come and join our amazing team!

airCFO is seeking a motivated Senior Accountant to support our North American Advisory Managers by ensuring accurate, efficient client accounting. This role offers the opportunity to refine your expertise in a dynamic startup environment while contributing to our advisory services' growth.

During your tenure as Senior Accountant, you will demonstrate and develop your capabilities in the following areas:

• Accounting & Financial Systems Management
  • Maintain cloud-based accounting systems to ensure accurate financial records.
  • Own and execute bookkeeping and month-end close for multiple clients, ensuring timely completion.
  • Prepare and review reconciliation schedules (e.g., prepaid expenses, fixed assets, accrued liabilities, and deferred revenue).
• Process Improvement & Operational Efficiency
  • Identify opportunities to streamline and improve AR & AP processes for clients.
  • Recommend and lead process improvements to enhance clients' financial workflows.
  • Follow airCFO’s standardized procedures while proactively suggesting and implementing efficiency improvements.
• Client Relationship & Communication Management
  • Manage daily client communication via Slack and email, ensuring timely responses and adherence to a 24-hour SLA.
  • Build strong relationships with founders and their teams, positioning airCFO as a trusted advisor.
  • Collaborate with internal teams to provide a seamless client experience across service lines.
• Compliance, Tax Filings & Audit Support
  • Prepare and manage tax filings (e.g., W-2s, 1099s, 3921s, state filings).
  • Support clients with audit preparations, working closely with auditors and tax advisors.
• Internal Operations & Time Management
  • Prioritize internal workflows (client administration, resource management, and accurate time tracking).
  • Ensure operational efficiency and support client margin expectations.

Essential tools for the role:

• Internal Tools: Google Suite (especially Sheets), Notion, Slack
• Client Tools: QBO, Xero, Netsuite, Bill.com, Gusto, Ramp, Rippling, etc. </aside>

🔭 Explore this opportunity if…

 ⭐ You’ve had the following experiences in your career

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or equivalent experience required
• CPA certification required
• Proficiency in GAAP and accrual accounting
• 4+ years of experience managing a diverse portfolio of U.S. based clients, overseeing bookkeeping and month-end close processes
• Proven client-facing experience with U.S. clients, with a preference for experience working with high-tech startups (e.g., SaaS, eCommerce)
• Expertise in QBO/Xero and familiarity with small business tools like Bill.com, Gusto, Rippling, Ramp, and more
• Strong project management and client relationship management skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Advanced Excel/Google Sheets skills
• Experience in maintaining standardized processes and identifying opportunities for streamlining client deliverables

⭐ The following statements describe you

• Creative problem-solver with a proactive mindset – You have a vision for improvement and the confidence to execute it. With plenty of autonomy in this role, you take initiative to enhance client relationships and streamline processes.
• Detail-oriented and client-focused – You anticipate client needs, take ownership of challenges, and go the extra mile to ensure their success.
• Team player with a hands-on approach – You’re collaborative, adaptable, and willing to step in wherever needed to support our clients and team members.
• Passionate about startups – You thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, and prefer innovation over routine corporate settings.
• Independent thinker and problem-solver – You bring a critical thinking mindset and an entrepreneurial spirit, by always looking to improve financial operations for scaling startups.
• Lifelong learner – You embrace new business models, leadership styles, and industry trends, recognizing that every challenge is an opportunity to grow.

⭐ airCFO Values

At airCFO, we strive to be living examples of our values. We strive to actionably demonstrate these values daily through our processes, interactions, and output. Here is a look at our values:

✔️ Fully Accountable Growth Mindset | Quality Focus | Dedication to Craft | Pride | Impact | Ownership | Founder Mentality | Balance

🧠 Startup Mindset Adaptable | Disruptive | Innovative | Intellectual Curiosity | Scrappiness

💪 Strength in Numbers Diversity | Collaboration | Respectful Disagreement | No ego | 'All for One' | Openness to Feedback

⭐ Founder Focus Mindfulness | Thoughtfulness | Proactiveness | Helpfulness | Empathy

🌐 Global Connection Remote Work | Diversity | Cultural Intelligence | Empowerment | Flexibility

❓ FAQs

What is the interview process?

Expect no more than 5 working days to get a response after you apply, and 48 hours for each step after (a ~2-3 week process overall). The steps in our hiring process are as follows:

• Apply - Submit your application
• Show Your Skills – Complete our airCFO technical challenge
• Technical Interview – 45-minute deep dive into your accounting expertise.
• Cultural & Behavioral Interview– 45-minute conversation to assess team and company fit.
• Offer Stage – If it’s a match, we’ll send you an offer! 🎉

Perks we offer!

• Flexible Paid Time Off
• Philippines 13th Month Pay
• Home Office Allowance
• Monthly Stipend for PH Benefits
• Laptop reimbursement after 90 days
• Professional Development Allowance
• and much more….

✏️ Ready to apply?

Prepare to launch 🚀 apply here.

☝️ *Note: Applicants will be subject to a background check and employment reference check at the expense of airCFO.