Director of Accounting
Own accounting, audit, and tax functions at a fast-growing AI marketing platform.
Posted by employer 1 day ago
First seen on Joblaze 6 hours ago
Last verified on the company career page 6 hours ago
Skills & Technologies
What you'll build
- Own accounting, audit, and tax functions
- Manage accounts payable and accounts receivable processes
- Review internal financial statements
- Maintain and optimize financial systems
- Lay the foundation for audit readiness
Must have
- 6 or more years of experience in accounting
- At least 2 years of experience at a high-growth startup
- Deep understanding of GAAP accounting
- Strong hands-on experience with accounts payable and receivable
- Experience building and leading an accounting team
Nice to have
- Background in audit or accounting strongly preferred
- CPA preferred
AI in the day-to-day
Profound's AI Marketer joins data with customer context to find actionable opportunities.
Requirements
- Experience
- 6+ years
- Education
- No formal education required
Not disclosed in this posting: visa sponsorship.
Benefits
Joblaze summary
The Director of Accounting at Profound is responsible for overseeing the company's accounting, audit, and tax functions, ensuring compliance with GAAP while managing day-to-day financial operations. Key skills include a strong background in accounts payable and receivable, financial reporting, and experience with systems like QuickBooks and Ramp. This role is suited for candidates with at least six years of accounting experience, including time spent in high-growth startups, and a preference for those with audit backgrounds. Profound seeks detail-oriented individuals who can thrive in a fast-paced environment and contribute to building an effective accounting team.
Joblaze insights
- Listed today — first seen on Joblaze October 9, 2026. Last confirmed on Profound's careers page October 9, 2026.
- Salary band is above the typical range for Management roles (median ~$170,000).
- Starts above 69% of 267 comparable director management roles in United States we track (median $203,000 across 119 companies).
- Ramp appears in 0.6% of 494 comparable director management roles in United States; GAAP appears in 0.2% of 494 comparable director management roles in United States.
Quick facts
- Is the Director of Accounting role remote?
- No — this is an on-site role in New York, New York, United States.
- What's the salary range?
- Profound lists $230,000–$270,000 for this role.
- How much experience is required?
- At least 6 years of relevant experience for this Director of Accounting role.
- Where is the role based?
- Profound is hiring for this position in New York, New York, United States.
- What's the tech stack?
- Joblaze extracted these technologies from the posting: GAAP, QuickBooks, Ramp.
- What seniority level is this role?
- Profound targets director candidates for this position.
- Is this full-time or contract?
- Full-time for this Director of Accounting role at Profound.
From the original posting
What you'll do
Own accounting, audit, and tax functions across the company, including deal desk, payroll and procurement functions as well
Work closely with our third-party accounting firm by reviewing deliverables, managing day-to-day accounting tasks, and ensuring timely monthly closes
Manage accounts payable and accounts receivable processes, including vendor payments, invoicing, collections, and expense tracking
Review internal financial statements and ensure GAAP compliance
Lay the foundation for audit readiness and help evaluate external auditors and tax advisors
Maintain and optimize financial systems including QuickBooks and Ramp, and help plan for an ERP transition
Who you are
6 or more years of experience in accounting, including at least 2 years of experience at a high-growth startup
Background in audit or accounting strongly preferred
Deep understanding of GAAP accounting and audit compliance
Strong hands-on experience with accounts payable, accounts receivable, monthly close, financial reporting, and systems management
Highly detail-oriented, process-driven, and able to operate independently in a fast-paced environment
Experience building and leading an accounting team over time
CPA preferred
Location
This is an on-site role based in either our NYC or San Francisco office. It is designed for builders who thrive on speed, iteration, and meaningful impact.
For this role, the expected base salary range is $230,000 to $270,000. Profound's total compensation package is designed to be competitive and includes base salary, equity, and a full range of benefits and perks. Final compensation will depend on factors such as your skills, experience, qualifications, and location, and will be determined during the interview process. Our recruiting team will share more details about the full compensation package and benefits as you move through hiring.
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