[Hiring] Accounting Manager @Graphite Financial Group

Role Description

Graphite is looking for an experienced and process-driven Accounting Manager/Client Lead ready to step into a high-impact leadership role, guiding the financial strategy for a portfolio of high-growth startup clients. We are seeking a dynamic and strategic leader with a proven record of establishing strong financial controls and successfully scaling accounting operations. This is a hands-on position that requires deep technical expertise, exceptional client relationship skills, and a passion for the fast-paced world of startups.

What You'll Be Leading

• This role is the direct owner of the client relationship, often partnering directly with the CEOs and executive teams of innovative, rapidly scaling companies.
• You won't just oversee, you'll strategize, implement, and deliver the financial clarity essential for their growth.

Client Management and Leadership

• Serve as the primary, high-touch contact for clients, owning the relationship and providing strategic advice on high-level accounting, managerial accounting, and financial activities.

Team Development

• Manage, coach, and mentor a team of Staff and Senior Accountants, providing detailed review of their work to ensure impeccable quality and accuracy in financial reporting.

Operational Excellence

• Oversee all accounting functions, including the end-to-end monthly close process, financial statement preparation, and ensuring the smooth execution of day-to-day transactional work.

Strategic Project Management

• Coordinate and lead all activities for critical ad hoc projects, including external audits, due diligence support, and complex technical accounting research.

Financial Insight

• Deliver accurate, timely, and actionable client financial reporting to drive key decision-making.
• This includes sophisticated analysis of key financial metrics, trends, and variances.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner closely with our internal Finance and Tax departments to ensure every client's financial need is met with an exceptional level of customer service.

Qualifications

• Approximately 8+ years of relevant client-facing accounting experience (public accounting or corporate accounting).
• At least 2 years of experience managing a team.
• A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accounting is required.
• A CPA or MBA is highly preferred, but not mandatory.
• Expertise in Web3 (Crypto) accounting and/or Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) accounting is a plus.
• Significant experience with core GL platforms like QuickBooks Online, NetSuite, or Sage Intacct.
• Exposure to modern, tech-forward systems (e.g., Bill, Ramp, Stripe, Gusto, Rippling, Cin7, Brex).
• Strong communication skills with the ability to translate complex accounting concepts into clear, concise language for clients, executives, and non-financial stakeholders.
• A team player comfortable in a fast-paced environment, possessing a high degree of professionalism, motivation, and a genuine passion for working with growing startup companies.

Benefits

• Competitive Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage. 100% of the employee's health insurance premium is covered by the company.
• Company-paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability insurance.
• Generous Unlimited Paid Time Off (PTO), 11 Paid Company Holidays, and comprehensive Paid Parental Leave.
• Fully remote position with company-provided technology equipment and a $250 technology stipend to support your ideal home office setup.
• 401k with a company match.

Compensation

Compensation for this role is highly competitive and will be determined based on the successful applicant's experience with special consideration given to proven Web3 (Crypto) and CPG accounting expertise as well as geographic location.