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Cape

. Design and implement accounting best practices that maintain business velocity while meeting GAAP standards .

Posted 9/28/2026full-timeUnited StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $230,000 - $270,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in accounting best practices, GAAP compliance, and revenue recognition standards, with a strong focus on process improvement and team leadership in a high-growth environment.

Highest-signal resume keywords

CPA CertificationASC 606 Revenue Recognition Standards6+ Years Progressive Accounting ExperienceBig 4 ExperienceNetSuite Experience

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Hard Skills

Accounting Best PracticesQuote-to-Cash Process ManagementAudit PreparationAccounts Receivable ManagementAccounts Payable ManagementPayroll ManagementTax ComplianceFinancial Statement PreparationJournal Entry Creation in QBOProcess Improvement Implementation

Soft Skills

Strong Collaboration SkillsMeticulous Organization SkillsProject Management

Tools & Technologies

ERP ImplementationQBONetSuite

Certifications & Qualifications

CPA Certification

Industry Keywords

GAAP StandardsPCAOB AuditOperational AccountingHigh-Growth Startup

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design and implement accounting best practices that maintain business velocity while meeting GAAP standards
Implement an ERP with key stakeholders
Provide leadership in managing the quote-to-cash process
Prepare Cape for and lead its first PCAOB audit
Own accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll, tax, and state compliance
Prepare and maintain audit-ready books and regular financial statements
Hire and develop an accounting team for Cape’s next stage of growth
Update accounting processes to support the company’s growth
Report to the Head of Internal Operations

Requirements

What you’ll need

CPA certification
Understanding of ASC 606 revenue recognition standards
6+ years of progressive accounting experience
At least 2 years of Big 4 experience
Operational accounting experience within a fast-paced, high-growth startup
Comfort creating and editing journal entries in QBO
Experience implementing departmental accounting practices across systems
Successfully led an audit end to end
Ability to identify and implement process improvements enhancing close accuracy and timeliness
Strong collaboration skills across business partners, customers, and vendors
Meticulous organization skills
Proven track record managing large projects end to end and owning recurring processes
Experience with NetSuite is a bonus
Unrestricted work authorization for the United States

Benefits

Comp & perks

401(k) match
100% coverage of medical, dental, and vision premiums for you and your dependents
12 weeks paid parental leave for all parents, no waiting period
Stipends for family-forming needs
Stipends for gender-affirming care
Unlimited PTO
Meaningful equity
Competitive compensation geo-adjusted based on location