Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
CPA certification
4-7 years of progressive experience in accounting
Experience in startups, fintech, credit cards, or healthtech
Strong knowledge of GAAP, financial controls, and reporting standards
Experience leading audits and building accounting systems
Familiarity with QuickBooks and financial reporting tools
Responsibilities
Collaborate with CFO and staff to develop internal control policies
Lead transition of bookkeeping functions to in-house
Prepare for the company's first external audit
Establish financial controls and lead monthly close activities
Support investor and lender compliance reporting
Assist in preparing operating budgets and improve financial literacy
Produce financial trend analyses and reports for senior leadership
Benefits
Equity ownership for all employees
Competitive salary reflecting experience
Comprehensive health, vision, and dental insurance
Generous employer 401K match
Full Job Description
We're looking for:
A Senior Accountant who will play a critical role in scaling Nitra's accounting infrastructure and ensuring financial compliance, reporting, and controls are best-in-class. We need a diligent and detail-oriented professional who can partner closely with the CFO to bring core accounting functions in-house, prepare for our first audit, and provide timely insights that support strategic decisions.
Your responsibilities will include:
Collaborating with the CFO, outsourced bookkeeping firm, and senior staff to develop internal control policies and procedures for accounting, cash, and credit management
Leading the transition of all bookkeeping/accounting functions from our outsourced partner and building a GAAP-compliant P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow statement
Preparing for Nitra's first external audit (2025 or 2026) and coordinating the annual audit process
Establishing financial controls within the accounting department and leading monthly close activities
Supporting monthly and quarterly investor and lender compliance reporting
Assisting in the preparation of annual and monthly operating budgets and collaborating with budget owners to improve financial literacy
Utilizing and providing feedback on our in-house expense management platform and managing accounting entries in QuickBooks
Producing financial trend analyses and strategic financial reports for the Board of Directors, Finance and Audit Committee, and senior leadership
Monitoring fiscal deadlines and ensuring timely completion of financial reporting requirements
Reviewing vendor contracts and providing financial perspective in decision-making
Managing payroll and expense reimbursements, both domestic and international
Supporting tax reporting and compliance initiatives
Taking on additional responsibilities as needed in a fast-paced startup environment
You have:
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (required)
CPA certification (required)
4-7 years of progressive experience in public or private accounting
Experience in startups, fintech, credit cards, or healthtech
Strong knowledge of GAAP, financial controls, and reporting standards
Experience leading audits and building accounting systems from the ground up
Familiarity with QuickBooks and financial reporting tools
High attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities
Comfort in startup environments, with a proactive and solutions-oriented mindset
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work collaboratively across teams and functions
A commitment to confidentiality and professionalism
We offer:
Equity - Everyone at Nitra is an owner. When the company wins, you win
Competitive Salary - You're the best of the best, and your salary will reflect your experience and reward your contributions to Nitra
Health Care - Your health comes first. We offer comprehensive health, vision, and dental insurance options.
Retirement Benefits - Your financial stability matters to us so we provide a generous employer 401K match
