Senior Accounting Manager (Remote) at Fondo in Remote

About Us

Fondo is an all-in-one accounting platform built for startups, automating bookkeeping, taxes, and tax credits for 2,000+ high-growth companies. We combine powerful automation with expert in-house accountants who know startups inside and out—helping you stay compliant, maximize runway, and focus on growth. Our customers receive an average of $21k cash back from the IRS each year (up to $500k).

Joining Fondo means becoming part of a passionate and collaborative team dedicated to delivering an exceptional experience for startups. We’re a globally distributed, primarily remote team with our headquarters in San Francisco and an office in Austin. We believe in the potential of every team member and foster a diverse, inclusive culture where people learn from each other and grow together. We work in a highly collaborative, iterative way: teams share context openly, ask questions freely, and continuously improve based on real client feedback.

Backed by Y Combinator, Money Forward, Liquid 2 Ventures, and Motley Fool Ventures, Fondo is reshaping financial management for startups — and as part of our team, you’ll play a meaningful role in helping founders stay compliant, confident, and set up for growth.

About the Role

As a Senior Accounting Manager, you will be responsible to accurately perform accounting, audit, and review functions for various early-stage startups in different industries. You will be a liaison between a portfolio of clients and outside agencies. You will help to lead a team of staff accountants and will work closely with a cross-functional team of experienced accounting pros to ensure all client requirements are successfully met.

Success in this role requires a thorough understanding of accounting, business management acumen, experience with startups, excellent execution skills, ability to multitask, and strong communication skills. Competitive pay with room for growth.

Responsibilities

• Review monthly/quarterly/annual financial reports for multiple clients to ensure accuracy and completeness
• Oversee staff of accounting managers and associates
• Participate in growing financial review and audit practice
• Record and manage client's payroll, accounts receivable, fixed assets, accounts payable, etc.
• Perform ad hoc analysis and projects as requested
• Adhere to proper accounting methods, policies, and principles
• Stay informed and current with bookkeeping, tax filing, HR standards, and other related government regulations
• Assess current practices and procedures, and make recommendations for improvements
• Track billable hours between different clients
• Manage submitting, approving, and tracking of maintenance projects
• Organizing documents online in Google Drive & internal Fondo App

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required. Concentration in Accounting or Finance preferred
• CPA with attest authority
• 5+ years experience working in accounting and/or auditing and completing financial reviews
• Strong knowledge of accounting theory, principles, and practices
• Proficient skills in QuickBooks Online and Microsoft Excel
• Experience managing multiple clients' financials
• Ability to describe accounting systems and processes in written correspondence and in procedure manual format
• Knowledge of research techniques to analyze data and make recommendations
• Knowledge of computer information systems to present financial information
• Ability to prepare statistical reports and analyze financial reports
• Flexibility and the ability to manage ambiguity and create processes and clarity

Compensation and Benefits

• Competitive Salary: Earn between $90,000-$120,000 annually, based on your experience, qualifications, and location.
• Bonuses: Eligible for performance-based bonuses.
• Health Coverage: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance plans to ensure the well-being of you and your family.
• Retirement Savings: Benefit from our 401(k) plans, including Roth options, with a generous company match of up to 4%.
• Flexible Paid Time Off: Take time when you need it, plus 16 paid company holidays.
• Work Environment: Thrive in a collaborative, ambitious, innovative, and inclusive culture.

How to Apply

Excited about this opportunity? Submit your application and upload your resume along with a brief cover letter sharing why you’re the right fit for this role at Fondo.

We Are an Equal Opportunity Employer

At Fondo, we are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace. We proudly uphold the principles of equal opportunity employment, ensuring that all employment decisions are based solely on job-related factors and individual merit.