DescriptionZafran is looking for a Senior Accountant to be our first accounting hire in the United States and a foundational member of our growing finance team. This is a high-impact, build-from-scratch role - you won't just maintain the books, you'll help establish the financial infrastructure that scales with us. Working closely with our Finance leadership, you'll own our US accounting operations end-to-end, spanning everything from day-to-day transactions to compliance, reporting, and process-building. If you thrive in ambiguity, know how to leverage AI tools to punch above your weight, and want to leave a real mark on a fast-growing cybersecurity company, this is your seat.
What you will do:- General Ledger Ownership: Maintain and oversee the general ledger for US entities, including posting and reviewing journal entries, ensuring accurate transaction classification, and managing intercompany entries across Zafran's global structure.
- Accruals & Month-End Close: Own the US close process end-to-end - managing accruals, prepaid expenses, and deferred revenue, ensuring all transactions are recorded, reconciled, and documented on time. Drive continuous improvements in close efficiency as we scale.
- US Tax & Compliance: Manage federal and state tax obligations, sales and use tax across jurisdictions, and ensure compliance with applicable US tax laws. Liaise with external advisors as needed - you don't need to be a tax specialist, but you need to know enough to keep us compliant and ask the right questions.
- Accounts Receivable & Payable: Own AR and AP operations, including invoice processing, collections follow-up, payment reconciliations, and vendor management.
- Bank & Credit Card Reconciliations: Own monthly reconciliations across all US accounts, ensuring accuracy and completeness of financial records.
- Systems & Tooling: Be the day-to-day owner of our core finance stack - NetSuite, Salesforce, Mesh and more, ensuring data integrity across systems and driving integrations that reduce manual work.
- AI-Powered Operations: Actively use AI tools to automate repetitive workflows, improve accuracy, and scale the finance function without scaling headcount. We want someone who sees AI as a force multiplier, not a novelty.
- Policy & Process Building: Partner with Finance leadership to design and document accounting policies, internal controls, and procedures - building the foundation the team will grow on.
- Audit Readiness: Maintain audit-ready financials, support external auditors, and ensure documentation standards are upheld across all US entities.
What you will do- 5+ years of accounting experience with strong command of US GAAP and US tax compliance (federal, state, and local)
- Hands-on experience with NetSuite, Salesforce, and Mesh (or a comparable expense/card management platform)
- Proven ownership of month-end close including accruals, prepaid schedules, and reconciliations - not just supporting, but leading
- Background in SaaS accounting, including familiarity with revenue recognition, deferred revenue, and subscription-based business models
- Startup experience is a must - you're comfortable building from zero, working without a playbook, and wearing multiple hats
- Demonstrated ability to use AI tools to streamline workflows and scale operations
- BS/BA in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA is a plus but not required
At Zafran, people matter! We provide a robust benefits program that includes flexible PTO, health insurance plans (medical, dental, vision), a monthly stipend for phone and internet, 401k, flexible spending account, and a home office stipend when joining!
We also provide access to frontier AI models, including Claude, so every employee can work smarter, move faster, and build an AI-first career from day one.
