Accounting Manager

Accounting Manager (Remote, US Based)
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At ZBiotics, we make genetically engineered probiotics that improve daily life. Our mission is to create, brand, and sell GMOs that people love. As a group of motivated, yet down-to-earth people, we are fueled by two things: a love for science and a commitment to being people-first. As the first company to bring GMO probiotics to market, we’re committed to setting a new standard for transparency, quality, and innovation.

In 2019, we launched the world’s first genetically engineered probiotic: ZBiotics® Pre-Alcohol, a 14mL probiotic drink designed to break down an alcohol byproduct that leads to rough mornings after drinking. Since then, ZBiotics’ business has continued to grow rapidly year over year, and in 2024 we launched our second product: ZBiotics® Sugar-to-Fiber, a genetically engineered probiotic that creates fiber in your gut using sugar you already eat, contributing to microbiome health.

ZBiotics is headquartered in San Francisco and backed by venture investors including Y Combinator, Spring Tide Capital, and Khosla Ventures, among others.

Now, we’re looking for a talented Accounting Manager to join our team as our first in-house accounting hire
. This is a unique opportunity to establish the financial backbone of a cutting-edge biotech-enabled CPG startup and make a meaningful impact from day one. You will be reporting directly to the COO and have a dotted reporting line to the Chief of Staff.

You are an experienced accounting generalist (with five to seven years of experience) who is excited about being the first in-house accounting hire at a fast-growing startup, ready to establish the financial backbone and processes of our company.

You thrive in a startup environment as a self-starter who can work independently while effectively collaborating with cross-functional teams.

You have exceptional attention to detail and a strong sense of integrity. We fully trust you to handle our finances and vendor relationships with care and professionalism.

You’re tech-savvy and always looking for ways to optimize workflows. You are eager to own our accounting tech stack (Quick Books Online, Cin7 Core, Ramp, and Brex, etc.).

You bring strong communication skills, enabling you to translate financial data into insights for the internal stakeholders.

• Accounting Operations: Own the accounting tech stack and oversee day-to-day accounting activities in partnership with our external CPA. Build the foundation for scalable, compliant processes with the goal of achieving audit readiness within the next 2 years.
  • Accounts Payable (AP):
    Ensure all vendor payments follow the right review & approval process and are paid on time.
  • Accounts Receivable (AR):
    Build the scalable infrastructure in partnership with the Retail Operations team to reconcile and manage receivables as we grow our wholesale business.
  • Month-End Close:
    Streamline our month-end close process to improve accuracy and reporting timeliness.
• Cross-functional Collaboration:
  • Work closely with the Supply Chain team and outside consultant to track inventory movements and cost of goods sold in the ERP (Cin7 CORE). Assist in analyzing product and channel contribution margins.
  • Collaborate with the Data & Analytics team to develop seamless data integrations that connect financial data with broader company metrics, ensuring consistency and transparency across systems.
  • Collaborate with the marketing team to ensure proper expense recognition and support tracking of key metrics such as Customer Acquisition Cost (CAC).
• Financial Reporting and Analysis: Prepare accurate, timely financial reports for internal stakeholders, investors, and Board. Deliver actionable analysis and insights to support forecasting and strategic business decisions.
• Cash & Treasury Management: Lead cash flow management. Establish disciplined controls and reporting to safeguard assets and position the company for sustainable growth.
• Accounting Policies, Controls & Process Improvement:
  • Develop and implement accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls from the…