Team8- Stealth FinTech Startup- Founding Accounting Delivery Lead (US SMB)

Team8

2h • Hybrid

About The Position

We are an early-stage, VC-backed startup building an AI-powered financial management platform for US small businesses.
We’re looking for a Founding Accounting Delivery Lead to become our first domain expert and own the core delivery function behind our customer experience.
This is a hands-on, high-impact role at the intersection of accounting operations, service delivery, and product building. You will design how we deliver world-class bookkeeping and financial outcomes — and help shape the product that scales it.

Requirements

• 5+ years of hands-on experience in US small business accounting / bookkeeping operations
• Deep expertise with QuickBooks Online (required); experience with Xero is a plus
• Strong operational mindset — you know how to build repeatable, scalable processes
• Experience managing and reviewing work from bookkeepers or contractors
• Comfortable working with imperfect inputs (bank feeds, messy transactions, unclear receipts)
• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate cross-functionally with product/engineering
• Self-starter who thrives in early-stage environments and enjoys building from scratch

Nice To Haves

• CPA license (or equivalent strong credentials)
• Experience in modern bookkeeping/accounting firms (e.g., Pilot, Bench, inDinero) or fractional CFO services
• Familiarity with payroll accounting (Gusto), AP/AR tooling (Bill.com), payments (Stripe), ecommerce stacks (Shopify/Square)
• Exposure to 1099 processes, sales tax basics, and SMB operational finance

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end accounting delivery for US SMB customers (monthly close, reconciliations, reporting)
• Build and improve scalable delivery infrastructure (SOPs, checklists, QA, SLAs)
• Lead and manage a team of freelance bookkeepers (workflow, reviews, quality, coaching)
• Partner with Product & Engineering to translate accounting workflows into product requirements and automation
• Ensure outputs are accurate, compliant, and customer-ready
• Serve as the go-to domain expert for real-world SMB accounting edge cases

Benefits

• Founding role with real ownership and influence on the company’s core product and delivery engine
• Work directly with an experienced entrepreneurial team and top-tier investors
• Help shape the future of AI-driven finance for millions of small businesses

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 51-100 employees