Founding Sales Engineer

Basis AI • New York, NY

11d • Onsite

About The Position

Basis equips accountants with a team of AI agents to take on real workflows.
We have hit product-market fit, have more demand than we can meet, and just raised $34m to scale at a speed that meets this moment.
Built in New York City. Read more about Basis here.
In this role, you will lead value-based demos that show prospects how AI agents transform the month-end close, reconciliations, audit and tax workflows, and more.
You’ll serve as the finance expert—ready to field questions on technical accounting, compliance, and integrations—while owning security and IT questionnaires and guiding prospects through technical due diligence. You will drive technical qualification by identifying the best opportunities and running structured evaluations, partner with Account Executives on strategy for complex cycles and enterprise deals, and ensure smooth handoffs to post-sales teams through clear knowledge transfer. You’ll also stay sharp on accounting practices, industry trends, and the competitive landscape.

Requirements

• 3+ years in accounting, finance, investment banking, or Private Equity
• Process-oriented: Break down complex problems into clear, repeatable steps
• Strong communicator: Explain technical concepts to both executives and accounting teams
• First principles reasoner: Question assumptions and apply lessons to new solution
• Company-builder: Excited to build foundations as we rapidly scale
• All-in: Ready for high velocity, high responsibility environment
• Office lover: Prefers in-person collaboration in our NYC office

Nice To Haves

• Early stage startup experience
• Hands-on experience with accounting software (QuickBooks, Xero, NetSuite, Bill.com, Ramp, etc.)

Responsibilities

• Lead value-based demos that show prospects how AI agents transform the month-end close, reconciliations, audit and tax workflows, and more.
• Serve as the finance expert—ready to field questions on technical accounting, compliance, and integrations
• Own security and IT questionnaires and guiding prospects through technical due diligence
• Drive technical qualification by identifying the best opportunities and running structured evaluations
• Partner with Account Executives on strategy for complex cycles and enterprise deals
• Ensure smooth handoffs to post-sales teams through clear knowledge transfer
• Stay sharp on accounting practices, industry trends, and the competitive landscape.

Benefits

• Health & Wellness: Premium Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage; Life Insurance; and 6 coaching & 6 therapy sessions through Spring Health.
• Flexibility: Unlimited PTO + 12 paid company holidays.
• In-Office Perks: Daily meal stipends, a fully stocked kitchen, and $300 toward your custom desk setup.
• Financial Benefits: Pre-tax commuter benefits and 401(k) retirement plan
• Team Culture: Monthly office activities and frequent optional team happy hours.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees