Startup Partnerships Advisor - Startup CPA

Acquisition Network builds relationships across founder, investor, operator, and professional communities. We are expanding a network of independent professionals who can recognize when a startup may be preparing to raise capital and connect its leadership with an appropriate next step.

Acquisition Network is hiring a Startup Partnerships Advisor with startup accounting or CPA experience in New York. You will develop relationships across the founder and accounting ecosystem, identify companies approaching a fundraising decision, and coordinate consent-based introductions to our team. Your accounting background should help you understand financing readiness and the operational questions founders face as they prepare to grow.

• Build relationships with startup founders, accountants, finance operators, and other professional advisors in New York.
• Recognize signals that a company may be preparing for a capital raise or significant growth phase.
• Hold high-level conversations about timing, goals, and interest in additional support.
• Qualify whether an introduction to Acquisition Network would be relevant.
• Coordinate introductions only after receiving permission from the founder.
• Maintain accurate notes, relationship records, and follow-up activity.
• Share general feedback about the recurring accounting and readiness questions founders encounter.

• Experience in startup accounting, public accounting, outsourced accounting, controllership, or a related advisory role.
• Familiarity with startup reporting, cash flow, financial controls, financing readiness, and founder decision-making.
• Professional relationships within the startup ecosystem in New York.
• Clear communication and the ability to discuss business needs without overstepping professional boundaries.
• Strong organization, discretion, and follow-through.
• Ability to work independently in a remote contractor role.

This is a paid, remote independent contractor opportunity centered on partner development and qualified founder introductions. Scope, performance expectations, and compensation will be set out in the written contractor agreement.

This role does not require you to provide accounting or tax advice for Acquisition Network. You must protect client confidentiality, follow applicable professional duties, and avoid sharing client information without clear authorization.

Acquisition Network provides equal opportunity without regard to protected characteristics.