Senior Finance Manager (Controller Track, Accounting, Automation & FP&A)

About Knotch

We're a growth-stage technology company helping brands optimize content performance and apply AI to modern marketing. Our culture is fast-paced, entrepreneurial, and highly adaptable—we move quickly, test ideas, and evolve with our customers.

The Opportunity

You'll begin by taking ownership of our accounting operations alongside our current part-time Accounting Manager, who will remain through the transition. Once you've established a solid understanding of the business, your focus will shift toward simplifying, automating, and modernizing our finance operations.

What You'll Own

• Own the monthly, quarterly, and annual close
• Manage the general ledger, reconciliations, accruals, and financial reporting
• Ensure GAAP compliance and maintain strong internal controls
• Cook up and own annual audits and external accounting relationships
• Transition responsibilities from the current Accounting Manager
• Optimize and expand our use of Rillet
• Identify opportunities to automate repetitive accounting and reporting processes
• Improve integrations across accounting, payroll, banking, billing, and other business systems
• Reduce close timelines while improving accuracy and visibility
• Evaluate and implement practical AI solutions that create measurable business value
• FP&A & Business Insights Support budgeting and forecasting
• Build KPI dashboards and recurring financial reporting
• Perform variance analysis and communicate key business trends
• Partner with department leaders to improve financial decision-making
• Design scalable finance processes that support company growth
• Document workflows and improve internal controls
• Help establish the foundation for a modern, technology-enabled finance organization

Success Criteria

• Reduced manual accounting work through automation
• Improved the speed and quality of the monthly close
• Built reliable reporting and KPI dashboards for leadership
• Increased our use of AI and automation across finance
• Created scalable processes that support future growth without unnecessary headcount

Who We're Looking For

• Has 6–10 years of progressive accounting and finance experience
• Has experience owning or leading the monthly close
• Has a strong understanding of U.S. GAAP and financial reporting
• Enjoys improving systems and eliminating manual work
• Naturally curious about AI, automation, and modern finance technology
• Comfortable rolling up their sleeves in a lean, fast-moving environment
• Can balance attention to detail with strategic thinking
• CPA is preferred but not required
• Experience in AI, SaaS, venture-backed startups, or high-growth companies is a plus
• Experience implementing or optimizing finance systems is highly valued

Benefits and Perks

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance eligibility
• 401(k) plan
• Unlimited PTO
• 10+ company-paid holidays
• A daily company-wide break, and more!

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are committed to providing equal opportunities in all of our processes, including our hiring and employee experience. We strive to lead with empathy, reduce bias through periodic training, and engage with and uplift communities of marginalized groups. We condemn all forms of racism and discrimination on the basis of race, religion, ethnicity, nationality, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, pregnancy or parenthood status, veteran status, disability status, or any other identifier.