Accounting Manager

Aescape is a New York-based physical AI and robotics company redefining human recovery through intelligent, precision bodywork, elevating it into a consistent, outcomes-driven practice. Powered by real-time body mapping, advanced robotics, and proprietary software, Aescape delivers deeply personalized bodywork that continuously adapts to the individual. This creates a superior way for members to move with greater ease, recover more efficiently, and optimize how they feel every single day. Aescape is building a defining brand for recovery, shifting behavior from a sporadic experience into a progressive, measurable routine, unlocking compounding benefits that build lasting resilience and laying the groundwork for an entirely new category of proactive human health and performance. Aescape powers recovery across leading fitness, hospitality, and wellness environments, including Equinox, Life Time, Marriott, Hilton, Four Seasons, Pause Studios, and Remedy Place, and is backed by Valor Equity Partners, BroadLight Capital, and Mecha Ventures.

About the role

This is a hands-on role well suited to someone who is highly responsive, operates with a sense of urgency, and thrives in a fast-paced, evolving environment. The ideal candidate can work independently, build and continuously improve processes, and balance strong accounting fundamentals with practical realities of a growing physical product, while maintaining a high level of accuracy and attention to detail. The title of Accounting Manager will be determined based on the candidate’s experience and qualifications. This role is hybrid, based out of our NYC office in Chelsea and will initially report to the SVP of Operations, transitioning to the CFO once that position is filled.

Responsibilities

• Own and maintain the end-to-end accounting function, including general ledger, month-end and year-end close, financial reporting, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll accounting, inventory, fixed assets, and other balance sheet accounts
• Prepare and analyze monthly financial statements, including P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow statement
• Partner closely with the SVP of Operations and the broader Operations/Supply Chain team on inventory accounting, cost of goods sold (COGS), landed cost calculations, standard costing, and manufacturing variance analysis specific to hardware products
• Partner closely with Revenue Operations on accounts receivable, customer billing, collections, credit and payment terms, and other order-to-cash processes
• Own accounts payable, including vendor management and relationship oversight
• Support accounts receivable efforts, including AR aging reports and collection metrics
• Apply and maintain appropriate revenue recognition policies in accordance with ASC 606 revenue recognition principles, including reviewing customer arrangements
• Research, document, and implement appropriate accounting treatment for complex or non-routine transactions, including revenue recognition, inventory, leases, fixed assets, and other technical accounting matters as applicable
• Establish, maintain, and continuously improve internal controls, accounting policies, close processes, and procedures in accordance with GAAP
• Identify and implement opportunities to leverage AI, automation, and emerging technologies to streamline accounting processes, improve accuracy and efficiency, strengthen controls, and enhance financial reporting and analysis
• Manage fixed asset accounting, including capitalization policy, depreciation schedules, and hardware/equipment tracking
• Support cash flow forecasting, budgeting, and budget-to-actual variance analysis
• Support the annual audit and tax preparation process, coordinating directly with external auditors and tax advisors
• Ensure compliance with sales tax, use tax, and other applicable filings relevant to hardware sales and multi-state operations, with the support from the third-party tax service providers
• Supervise, mentor, and develop accounting staff as the team grows
• Partner with the SVP of Operations and executive leadership on ad hoc financial analysis and special projects, and ultimately serve as a key partner to the CFO once hired

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; CPA strongly preferred
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, including at least 2 years in a hardware, manufacturing, or consumer electronics environment
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and internal control frameworks
• Proficiency with NetSuite and advanced Excel skills
• Demonstrated experience owning month-end close and preparing financial statements
• Strong experience with inventory accounting, standard costing, and COGS in a physical-product business
• Working knowledge of AI-enabled tools and automation, with demonstrated interest or experience applying AI to accounting workflows, financial reporting, reconciliations, data analysis, and process improvement
• Excellent cross-functional communication skills, with the ability to partner effectively with Operations, Sales, Marketing, Engineering, and the executive leadership
• Highly responsive and proactive, with a strong sense of urgency and the ability to prioritize effectively, adapt quickly, and manage multiple competing priorities in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills, with the ability to maintain accuracy while balancing multiple responsibilities
• Prior experience at a startup or growth-stage company is a plus
• Ability to work a hybrid schedule: 3 days per week in our New York City office, with flexibility for remote work on remaining days

Benefits

• 100% employer-paid healthcare coverage for employees with generous coverage for eligible dependents
• Flexible time off
• Quarterly Wellness Days - everyone fully unplugs
• Generous parental leave
• Complimentary OneMedical membership
• 401(k) with employer matching
• Home office budget
• Annual stipend for professional development
• Working late? Dinner is on us
• Complimentary Aescape recovery sessions for yourself, friends & family

Pay

Base salary range of $150,000 - $190,000 annually, plus discretionary annual bonus, plus equity grant commensurate with the role and company stage.

Schedule

Hybrid schedule: 3 days per week in our New York City office, with flexibility for remote work on remaining days.