Accountant, Financial Reporting

MatchaCFO, headquartered in the San Francisco Bay Area, partners with tech startups across the United States to deliver fractional, AI-enabled CFO, COO, accounting, and data operations services.

Built and led by professionals with over 25 years of experience in the startup ecosystem, the firm focuses on tailored, high-impact financial solutions rather than high-volume, standardized work.

MatchaCFO combines automation and AI with a curated, experienced team, adapting its level of support to each startup’s specific stage and needs. The company’s mission is to help founders build credible, scalable financial foundations, guiding strategic decisions, supporting planning and fundraising, and ensuring compliance and investor reporting.

By managing the financial operations, MatchaCFO gives founders more time and clarity to focus on building and growing their businesses.

This is a remote, contract Accountant role supporting tech startup clients. The Accountant will manage day-to-day accounting operations, including accounts payable and receivable, general ledger maintenance, reconciliations, and month-end close activities.

Responsibilities include ensuring accurate, timely recording of transactions in cloud-based accounting systems. The role will also involve implementing and improving accounting processes and collaborating with fractional Controllers, CFOs, and COOs to deliver reliable financial data to support client decision-making.

The Accountant will communicate regularly with client teams, respond to finance-related inquiries, and help maintain a high standard of financial quality and integrity.

• Strong core accounting skills, including general ledger management, account reconciliations, and month-end close.
• Proficiency with cloud-based tools Quick Books Online, Google Workspace, and Ramp.
• Ability to optimize and document accounting processes, workflows, and internal controls in a fast-paced environment.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills for working with founders, fractional Controllers, CFOs, and cross-functional teams remotely.
• Relevant education such as a bachelor’s degree in Accounting. CPA or similar certification is a plus.
• Prior experience supporting software/SaaS/AI startups and comfort working in an AI- and automation-enabled environment.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, manage multiple client engagements, and meet deadlines in a remote setting.

You must have a high-performance IT setup with at least the following specs:

Internet: A highly reliable broadband connection with sustained minimum download speeds of 100 Mbps and minimum upload speeds of 25 Mbps, measured at your computer by  Your connection must support uninterrupted high-quality Zoom meetings and cloud-based work.

External Display: At least one, ideally two, external 27" or larger monitors with 4K resolution.