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Salary: USD 230,000 - 270,000 / annual
Profound is a rapidly growing AI marketing platform used by 15% of the Fortune 500 (including Comcast, Estée Lauder, Walmart) and innovative companies like Ramp, MongoDB, and Figma. The platform consolidates marketing work—research, briefs, content, campaigns, reporting—in one place, powered by AI agents that automate tasks and improve performance daily.
As Director of Accounting, you will own all accounting, audit, and tax functions across the company. This includes managing deal desk, payroll, and procurement operations. You'll work closely with the company's third-party accounting firm, reviewing deliverables and managing day-to-day accounting tasks to ensure timely monthly closes. Your responsibilities span accounts payable and accounts receivable processes (vendor payments, invoicing, collections, expense tracking), internal financial statement review with GAAP compliance verification, and audit readiness preparation. You'll evaluate external auditors and tax advisors, maintain and optimize financial systems (QuickBooks, Ramp), and help plan for an ERP transition.
This is an on-site role based in either the NYC or San Francisco office, designed for builders who thrive on speed, iteration, and meaningful impact. You'll operate independently in a fast-paced environment while building and leading an accounting team over time.
REQUIREMENTS:
- 6+ years of accounting experience, including at least 2 years at a high-growth startup
- Background in audit or accounting strongly preferred
- Deep understanding of GAAP accounting and audit compliance
- Strong hands-on experience with accounts payable, accounts receivable, monthly close, financial reporting, and systems management
- Highly detail-oriented, process-driven, able to operate independently in fast-paced environment
- Experience building and leading an accounting team over time
- CPA preferred
