About The Position

In this role, you will take ownership of core accounting operations while helping scale financial processes toward public-company standards. You will play a critical role in strengthening close, controls, and reporting in a fast-evolving, innovation-driven environment. Working closely with cross-functional partners, you will help bridge early-stage R&D activities with disciplined, SOX-ready financial operations. This is a hands-on leadership position with high visibility and direct impact on business readiness and long-term growth. You will contribute to building robust systems, mentoring talent, and shaping best practices. The role offers a rare opportunity to support IPO preparation while still operating with agility and ownership.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting; CPA strongly preferred
  • 7–10+ years of progressive accounting experience, including a mix of public accounting and industry
  • Strong knowledge of US GAAP, including leases, stock-based compensation, and R&D or project accounting
  • Experience in high-growth, pre-IPO, or SOX-readiness environments is highly desirable
  • Proven ability to lead close processes, manage teams, and implement scalable accounting solutions
  • Strong systems aptitude with experience implementing or optimizing ERP and financial tools
  • Comfortable operating in ambiguous, fast-changing environments and building structure where needed
  • Excellent communication, problem-solving, and stakeholder collaboration skills

Responsibilities

  • Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, ensuring accurate and timely US GAAP financial statements
  • Oversee general ledger management, balance sheet reconciliations, and complex accounting judgments
  • Manage accounting operations including AP, AR, cash management, fixed assets, leases, payroll entries, and stock-based compensation
  • Own project accounting setup and maintenance in support of R&D and capital-intensive initiatives
  • Drive continuous improvement of accounting processes, internal controls, and financial systems
  • Act as system administrator and business owner for ERP and expense platforms, including UAT, integrations, and documentation
  • Lead, mentor, and develop the accounting team, fostering accountability, accuracy, and continuous improvement
  • Support IPO readiness, audits, tax coordination, and ad hoc financial requests from internal and external stakeholders

Benefits

  • Competitive salary with potential bonus and equity participation depending on role and seniority
  • Remote-first work environment initially, with travel and future onsite expectations
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Paid short-term disability, voluntary long-term disability, and life insurance options
  • 15 paid days off, paid sick leave, and 13–14 paid holidays annually
  • Opportunity to contribute to a mission-driven organization building next-generation technology
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