We’re looking for an experienced and highly motivated Lead Accountant to join our growing team. This is a fully remote, full-time position that offers equity in our unique, non-traditional company, an opportunity that goes beyond typical accounting roles. You will oversee our financial processes, provide critical insights to fast-growing venture-backed clients, and help shape their business strategy.

Reporting to: Chief Financial Officer

Responsibilities:

Lead month-end close processes: Oversee journal entries, reconciliation, and financial reporting.
Establish accounting policies: Develop formal accounting policies in accordance with US GAAP for Virgil clients.
Financial reporting & compliance: Ensure timely and accurate financial reporting with a strong understanding of US GAAP and ASC 606.
Client interaction: Effectively communicate with clients, providing them with clear, actionable financial insights.
Data storytelling: Craft compelling narratives using financial data to guide decision-making.
A/R and A/P management: Ensure that our customers invoices and bills are collected and paid on time.
Corporate duties: Perform the above duties at the Virgil Corporate level.

Preferred Experience:

Consulting or agency background: Experience working in a consulting or agency capacity (e.g., Big Four, fractional accounting work).
Client-facing skills: Comfortable engaging with clients, presenting financial insights, and handling inquiries.

Requirements:

Strong understanding of US GAAP and experience with ASC 606.
Proven experience managing month-end close processes.
Proficiency with accounting tools such as QBO, Gusto, Stripe, Mercury, and familiarity with FP&A tools (e.g., Datarails, LiveFlow, or Causal).
Ability to work independently in a remote environment, and collaboratively with clients and cross-functional teams.

Bonus Points:

Experience writing Python scripts to automate financial processes and bookkeeping tasks.
Proficiency in SQL for financial data analysis.
Advanced Excel skills, including complex formulas, pivot tables, and macros.
Familiarity with APIs for QBO, Mercury, etc.

If you’re passionate about helping businesses accelerate growth and looking for an opportunity to join an innovative team, we encourage you to apply!

Virgil

Lead Accountant

Remote$82,500full-time