Accounting and Finance Manager

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Role:
Accounting and Finance Manager

Reports To:

CFO

Supervisory Responsibility:
This role currently does not have direct reports.

Location:

New York City Area, USA – must work in-person at the NYC office on a regular basis. The company operates a hybrid work policy; US offices are located in NYC, Austin, Chicago, and DC.

Travel:
This role will not be expected to travel outside of the annual summit. Note that Knit US holds a yearly in-person summit for the entire US team.

Knit is the AI-native consumer research platform helping brands automate and accelerate primary research. Our research‑driven AI condenses the entire quantitative/qualitative research process from weeks into days (sometimes hours!) for 50+ enterprise brands—including Amazon, T‑Mobile, Mars, NASCAR, and more. We’re on a mission to scale and democratize world‑class research and are redefining how insights teams operate.

The Accounting & Finance Manager will serve as the first hire in our Finance & Accounting function, responsible for managing the accounting close process, financial reporting, compliance, and day‑to‑day bookkeeping—including accounts payable and accounts receivable. This person will play a crucial role in ensuring the accuracy, timeliness, and integrity of all financial data while collaborating cross‑functionally to support strategic decision‑making.

• Close Timeliness:
  On‑time completion of monthly close per stakeholder expectations
• Financial Accuracy & Process Efficiency:
  Ensuring consistent, accurate, and high‑quality financial data
• Stakeholder Satisfaction:
  Positive internal feedback on reporting quality, clarity, and responsiveness
• Systems Development:
  Implementation of scalable accounting improvements or automations to support the growing business and reduce manual reconciliation time and reporting errors

• Own the full‑cycle accounting close process, including journal entries, reconciliations, and accruals
• Prepare and review balance sheet and income statement analyses
• Maintain a detailed close checklist and continuously improve the speed and accuracy of the close process

• Oversee all general ledger activity, including AP/AR and expense reporting
• Ensure timely and accurate payments to all vendors
• Promptly execute all invoices, manage customer payment portals, and follow up on delinquent accounts
• Review and reconcile bank and credit card accounts regularly
• Implement accounting policies and controls to ensure consistent, GAAP‑compliant recordkeeping

• Coordinate with external tax, audit, and compliance partners for filings, audits, and financial reviews
• Ensure the company adheres to all applicable accounting standards (GAAP) and internal compliance policies
• Prepare internal management reports and dashboards for leadership review

• Partner with Operations, Research, GTM, and People teams to align accounting processes with operational needs
• Support budgeting and forecasting efforts, providing accurate expense tracking and variance analyses
• Contribute to process improvements that enhance visibility into the company’s financial health

• Identify opportunities to automate and streamline accounting operations
• Execute timely vendor payments and work with customers to ensure on‑time invoice payments
• Help implement and optimize systems such as Quick Books Online and
• Document financial processes and contribute to internal control development as the company scales

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• Valid CPA certification
• 3‑5 years of progressive accounting experience
• Experience working in a venture‑backed, early‑stage startup
• Demonstrated experience managing month‑end close and coordinating with external auditors/tax advisors
• Strong proficiency with Quick Books Online, Excel/Google Sheets, and financial tools (e.g., , Brex, Runway, Justworks)
• Excellent communication, organization, and…