Head of Accounting
StartX - Palo Alto, CA
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Sanas is revolutionizing the way we communicate with the world’s first real-time algorithm, designed to modulate accents, eliminate background noises, and magnify speech clarity. Pioneered by seasoned startup founders with a proven track record of creating and steering multiple unicorn companies, our groundbreaking GDP-shifting technology sets a gold standard. Sanas is a 200-strong team, established in 2020. In this short span, we’ve successfully secured over $100 million in funding. Our innovations have been supported by the industry’s leading investors, including Insight Partners, Google Ventures, Quadrille Capital, General Catalyst, Quiet Capital, and other influential investors. Our reputation is further solidified by collaborations with numerous Fortune 100 companies. With Sanas, you’re not just adopting a product; you’re investing in the future of communication. Job Overview: Ready to be the financial mastermind behind our rocket ship journey from Series B to Series C? We're looking for a numbers expert who thrives on building, scaling, and optimizing financial operations during the most exciting growth phase of our company. You'll be the architect of our financial foundation and the conductor of our global accounting orchestra, helping fuel our next phase ofhypergrowth . This isn't your typical "close the books and call it a day" role. You'll be shaping the financial future of a company that's literally changing how the world communicates! What You'll Actually Be Doing (The Fun Stuff): Growth Phase LeadershipBuild the accounting enginethat powers our scale from Series B to unicorn status and beyond Design bulletproof processesthat can handle our rapid expansion without breaking a sweat Help our Fundraising team– Work directly with executives to prepare financial packages that tell our incredible growth story to future investments such as Series C Global Team Command Center:Captain our international finance fleet– Directly manage our accounting team members in the US and India Orchestrate external partnerships– Lead and optimize relationships with our external accounting and tax firms across the US and India Create seamless workflowsacross time zones that make global collaboration look effortless Financial Operations Mastery:Own the full financial cycle– From AR and AP to month-end close and investor reporting Master treasury operations– Manage banking relationships and optimize cash flow like a financial strategist Navigate compliance like a pro– Handle corporate filings, tax studies, and regulatory requirements across multiple jurisdictions Tech-Forward Innovation:Leverage cutting-edge tools– Become a power user of our current tools with QuickBooks, Maxio, Ramp, Bill, and Deel to name a few Champion AI-powered solutions– Implement the latest accounting automation tools that make work smarter, not harder Build scalable systemsthat grow with us as we expand globally Strategic Partnership:Be the financial voice of reason– Partner with FP&A leadership to provide insights that drive business decisions Support our fundraising journey– Help secure the capital that fuels our world-changing mission Drive process optimization– Identify and implement improvements that save time, money, and sanity What Makes You Perfect for This AdventureCPA certification– You've got the credentials and the expertise to back it up 12+ years of accounting mastery– You've been around the block and know what excellence looks like SaaS/tech company experience– You understand the unique challenges and opportunities of our world High-growth company battle scars– You've successfully scaled accounting operations during rapid expansion The Superpowers:QuickBooks & Maxio wizard– Advanced proficiency with a focus on AR/invoicing automation Global workforce pro– Experience with Rippling, Deel, and international team management AI enthusiast– Passionate about leveraging AI-powered accounting tools and automation Fundraising veteran– Experience supporting due diligence and investor relations The Personality:Growth mindset– You see challenges as opportunities and love building something from scratch Cultural bridge-builder– Excellent at managing teams across different time zones and cultures Process optimization obsessive– You can't help but make things more efficient Strategic thinker– You see the big picture while sweating the small details Fast-paced environment thriver– Startup chaos energizes rather than stresses you Why You'll Love It HereImpact That Matters:Shape the financial foundation of a company changing global communication Play a key role in our journey to Series C and beyond. Build processes and systems that will scale to hundreds of millions in revenue Growth & Learning:Work directly with executives and investors during our most exciting growth phase Gain experience with cutting-edge AI-powered accounting tools. Develop skills in international finance and cross-border operations Ownership & Autonomy:Build and manage both internal teams and external partnerships Drive initiatives that directly impact company success Global Perspective:Manage international operations and teams across multiple continents Navigate complex compliance requirements in various jurisdictions Build expertise in global SaaS business operations What We're Looking For:A financial growth architect who gets excited about building scalable systems, loves working with international teams, and wants to be part of a rocket ship journey from Series B to IPO and beyond! Ready to join our mission? Send us your resume and tell us why you're excited to be our financial growth architect! Joining us means contributing to the world’s first real-time speech understanding platform revolutionizing Contact Centers and Enterprises alike. Our technology empowers agents, transforms customer experiences, and drives measurable growth. But this is just the beginning. You'll be part of a team exploring the vast potential of an increasingly sonic future.#J-18808-Ljbffr
Created: 2025-09-29