Senior Accountant Lead (CPA)

Overview

This position is a senior, fully remote accounting role (based in Austin or Dallas) responsible for owning the company’s end-to-end finance and accounting operations. It blends hands-on accounting work with strategic financial leadership in a fast-growing AI/technology environment. The Senior Accountant will be the primary internal expert on GAAP compliance, financial reporting, revenue recognition, budgeting, and systems optimization.

Description

Looking for a Big4 Senior Accountant or Manager to join our team and lead all internal accounting activities. Cyberhill is a rapidly growing AI firm led by a serial entrepreneur and former KPMG partner. Capital raise is expected to close in Q1 2026. Need a creative, personable accountant with technology accounting experience. Seek a creative and personable accountant with expertise in technology accounting.

Financial Reporting & Accounting Operations

• Manage full-cycle accounting, including general ledger, AP/AR, payroll, and month-end close.
• Prepare and analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with GAAP.
• Maintain and improve the company’s chart of accounts, accounting policies, and internal controls.
• Oversee revenue recognition for AI service contracts, subscriptions, and project-based work (ASC 606).
• Monitor cash flow, expenses, accruals, and capitalization of software development costs.

Compliance, Audit & Tax

• Ensure compliance with GAAP, state and federal reporting requirements, and company financial policies.
• Oversee tax filings, including annual federal/state returns, sales tax nexus compliance, and 1099 filings.
• Assist with State Employee Tax filings to ensure they are compliant in the 20 states we operate in.
• Coordinate with external auditors and tax advisors; prepare audit-ready documentation.
• Implement controls for SOC 2, government contracts, and/or grant reporting (if applicable).

Budgeting, Forecasting & Strategy

• Develop and manage annual budgets, forecasting models, and variance analysis.
• Provide financial insights to leadership on burn rate, runway, pricing, margins, and hiring plans.
• Support strategic decision-making for new service offerings, product launches, and market expansion.

Systems & Process Improvement

• Implement and optimize accounting tools in coordination with our outside accounting firm and our management team.
• Design scalable financial workflows for a fast-growing organization.
• Integrate finance processes with operational systems such as CRM, billing, and project management platforms.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with the CEO, CTO, and operations team on financial planning and operational alignment.
• Assist sales and delivery teams with project costing, SOW financial modeling, and contract structuring.
• Support HR with payroll, compensation structure, and benefits administration.

Required Skills/Experience

• Active CPA license.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, preferably with time in public accounting.
• Experience in technology, SaaS, AI, consulting, or professional services industries.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, revenue recognition (ASC 606), and financial statement preparation.
• Proficiency with accounting systems (QuickBooks, NetSuite, Xero, or similar).
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and project-management skills.
• Ability to thrive in a startup or high-growth environment with minimal supervision.

Preferred Skills/Experience

• Experience supporting venture-backed startups or early-stage companies.
• Familiarity with government contracting, FAR compliance, or grant accounting (a plus).
• Experience with AI, software development costing, or subscription billing models.
• Strong financial modeling and Excel/Sheets skills.
• Ability to implement or optimize financial systems.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary + equity/stock options
• Flexible remote-first work structure
• Opportunity to build the finance function of a fast-growing AI company
• High-impact role with direct access to founders and leadership
• Medical, dental, and other standard benefits
• A mission-driven culture centered on innovation, agility, and trust