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inKind is a fintech and hospitality technology platform that connects diners with restaurants, enabling users to earn 20% cash back on dining while supporting restaurant partners. The company partners with thousands of restaurants and millions of users nationwide.
As Lead Accountant, you will serve as a senior individual contributor and key technical accounting resource for the Finance organization. This role combines hands-on accounting execution with strategic technical guidance, designed for an experienced accountant with a strong public accounting foundation who thrives in fast-paced, high-growth environments.
You will research and evaluate complex accounting matters under U.S. GAAP, assess accounting implications of new products, contracts, partnerships, financing arrangements, investments, and acquisitions. You will prepare technical accounting memoranda and position papers documenting conclusions and recommendations for management and external auditors. You will develop, maintain, and improve accounting policies and procedures as the organization scales.
Key responsibilities include supporting preparation and review of financial statements; leading and reviewing complex month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes; reviewing general ledger activity and account reconciliations; investigating unusual or complex transactions; and ensuring appropriate accounting treatment. You will partner closely with the Controller on revenue recognition, leases, equity and stock-based compensation, debt and financing arrangements, business combinations, and consolidations.
You will play a key role in external audits, including preparing supporting documentation, responding to technical accounting questions, and resolving issues with auditors. You will strengthen the company's financial reporting environment through improved internal controls, documentation, reconciliation processes, and accounting procedures. You will identify opportunities to improve and automate accounting workflows, reducing manual processes while increasing accuracy and scalability.
You will collaborate cross-functionally with Legal, Operations, Product, Technology, and other teams to understand new business initiatives and proactively identify accounting implications. You will provide technical accounting guidance and mentorship to other members of the Accounting and Finance team, and support tax filings, financial due diligence, financing activities, and other strategic Finance initiatives.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
- CPA strongly preferred
- 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, including meaningful experience within a Big 4 or other nationally recognized public accounting firm
- Strong technical knowledge of U.S. GAAP and experience researching and documenting complex accounting matters
- Experience preparing or reviewing technical accounting memoranda and supporting accounting conclusions with authoritative guidance
- Strong understanding of financial statements, general ledger accounting, reconciliations, month-end close, and financial reporting
- Experience supporting complex financial statement audits and working directly with external auditors
- Demonstrated ability to evaluate complex or unusual transactions and determine appropriate accounting treatment
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with exceptional attention to detail
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, particularly ability to explain complex accounting concepts clearly
- Ability to operate independently, manage multiple priorities, and take ownership of work in fast-paced environment
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Big 4 audit or accounting advisory experience
- CPA with experience serving technology, fintech, financial services, marketplace, or other high-growth clients
- Experience transitioning from public accounting into high-growth private company environment
- Experience with technical accounting topics such as ASC 606, ASC 842, ASC 718, ASC 805, debt and equity instruments, consolidations, and complex financing transactions
- Experience with NetSuite or other enterprise ERP systems
- Experience with accounting systems, data integrations, SQL, financial reporting tools, or accounting automation
- Experience supporting companies through rapid growth, financing transactions, M&A, or increasing audit and reporting complexity
- Experience designing or improving internal controls and accounting processes within scaling organizations
