Senior Associate - Accounting Services

About Founder’s CPA

Founder’s CPA was founded in 2017 and is now an industry-leading accounting firm located in Chicago that focuses on outsourced accounting, tax, and CFO services for venture-backed startups. We refuse to accept the inefficient and burdensome “old school” approach to accounting and offer a modern approach that improves the client experience. This approach enables us to provide deeper and more meaningful value in our role as a trusted advisor.

What We Value

• #FIOTA (Figure it out then ask)
• Authentic Relationships
• Accountability
• Teach Others to Fish
• Thoughtful Communication

What You'll Do

• Manage and execute the month-end close process for our clients to produce complete, accurate, and timely financial statements
• Collaborate with staff resources to ensure continuity of the day-to-day accounting tasks for clients
• Provide commentary on the monthly financial performance of clients and prepare reporting packages for management review
• Analyze budget to actuals performance and identify key drivers of account variances
• Aid in the development and maintenance of basic cash flow models and other financial forecasts
• Assist in the onboarding of new clients and developing core accounting processes to satisfy their accounting needs at their current and future business lifecycle

Who You Are

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or similar field
• 2+ years in accounting services, FP&A, or similar role
• Keen attention to detail and organizational skills
• Strong communication skills
• Natural curiosity and a strong desire to learn new skills
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks efficiently
• Gathers and analyzes information skillfully
• Professionalism and commitment to exceptional communication and client service
• Experience with Quickbooks Online is strongly preferred
• Experience with Sage Intacct, Xero, Bill.com, Expensify, Gusto, HubDoc, and other accounting applications strongly preferred
• CPA or on track for your CPA is preferred but not required

Perks

• Casual dress
• Competitive compensation and benefits package, including profit sharing bonuses
• Autonomy of work and ability to grow quickly within the company
• A company culture that places emphasis on individual career goals
• Opportunity to work on a variety of innovative clients in emerging industries

Compensation

This position is for immediate hire, paid commensurate with the candidate's experience. The salary range for this position is $75-110k. The position also includes benefit offerings such as medical, dental, vision, short- and long-term disability, and commuter benefits.

Other

Founder's CPA provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.