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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Technical Accounting Lead - **Company:** Ai, Inc - **Location:** San Francisco, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Systems Architecture, Enterprise Software Applications, B2b Software - **Published:** September 4, 2026 - **Apply:** https://startup.jobs/technical-accounting-lead-sierra-9844815 ## About the Role * CPA license * 2-5+ years at Big Four firm preferably servicing public companies * 2-5+ years in house at high-growth enterprise software company * Proficient in US GAAP * Ability to identify areas for improvement and build solutions using AI * Desire to drive operational efficiency to scale the accounting function * A structured, self-directed, detail-oriented builder and problem solver who can design a process where none exists, run it, and improve it over time without being managed toward it. A bias for simplifying and automating processes and passion for building an AI-native finance function. Even better… * Previous IPO experience with enterprise B2B software company * Proficiency with our modern office of the CFO tech stack ## Description * Lead the documentation of all technical accounting policies (cost of revenue, allocations, leases, revenue, stock based compensation, fixed assets, etc.) * Serve as an advisor on strategic investments, acquisitions, and partnerships * Review monthly financials for adherence to accounting policies Lead preparation of audit and IPO preparedness * Coordinate with external audit firm on quarterly and annual audit requirements * Lead the evaluation of presentation of balance sheet, income statement, and cash flow statements * Ensure compliance with current financial statement disclosures requirements Proactive involvement in Finance Transformation initiatives to leverage AI and tooling to scale * Enhance or upgrade our our tech stack to enable the latest in AI technology * Challenge our processes and develop AI first approach, * Trust: We build trust with our customers with our accountability, empathy, quality, and responsiveness. We build trust in AI by making it more accessible, safe, and useful. We build trust with each other by showing up for each other professionally and personally, creating an environment that enables all of us to do our best work. * Customer Obsession: We deeply understand our customers' business goals and relentlessly focus on driving outcomes, not just technical milestones. Everyone at the company knows and spends time with our customers. When our customer is having an issue, we drop everything and fix it. * Craftsmanship: We get the details right, from the words on the page to the system architecture. We have good taste. When we notice something isn't right, we take the time to fix it. We are proud of the products we produce. We continuously self-reflect to continuously self-improve. * Intensity: We know we don't have the luxury of patience. We play to win. We care about our product being the best, and when it isn't, we fix it. When we fail, we talk about it openly and without blame so we succeed the next time. * Family: We know that balance and intensity are compatible, and we model it in our actions and processes. We are the best technology company for parents. 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