→ Accounting Manager, Gisborne

In this decade, the world will create artificial intelligence that reaches human-level intelligence (and beyond) by combining learning and search. There will only be a small number of companies capable of achieving this. Their ability to stack advantages and pull ahead will determine who survives and wins. These companies will move faster than anyone else, attract the world’s most capable talent, and be at the forefront of applied research and engineering at scale. They will create powerful economic engines, continue scaling their training to larger, more capable models, and raise significant capital to support these efforts.Poolside exists to be one of these pioneering companies—to build a world where AI drives the majority of economically valuable work and scientific progress. We believe that software development will be the first major capability in neural networks to reach human-level intelligence because it’s the domain where Search and Learning approaches can bemost effectively combined.At Poolside, we aim for our applied research to culminate in products accessible to people. Currently, we focus on building tools for a developer-led, increasingly AI-assisted world. We believe AI capabilities will enable anyone globally to build software, potentially expanding software creators from 100 million to 2 billion people.ABOUT OUR TEAM We are a remote-first team across Europe and North America, gathering in person once a month for three days and attending longer offsites twice a year. Our people, finance, and operations team is not overhead; we are commercially oriented, delivering products where Poolside is our customer and our team members are users.We prioritize UX/UI, aiming to create processes and tools that are user-friendly, boosting productivity and collaboration. On the backend, we are highly knowledgeable, focusing on automation and building for scalability. We continuously improve our processes, tools, and materials based on team feedback and data.ABOUT THE ROLE This is a high-impact position offering the opportunity to establish yourself as our financial controller, with potential for growth alongside the company. YOUR MISSION Your mission is to ensure flawless execution in financial reporting and operations. You will be the company’s primary expert on technical accounting topics, overseeing daily operations and laying the groundwork for strategic initiatives. You will facilitate collaboration across the organization.You will primarily work with Matthieu, Lauren, and Margarida, while also engaging with the People, Ops, and Sales teams. RESPONSIBILITIES Own all aspects of our financial information, ensuring accuracy (rev rec, COGS, OpEx, balance sheet accounts) Collaborate with external service providers (accountants, auditors, tax advisors) to fulfill your responsibilitiesManage financial systems (NetSuite, Ramp, Gusto, Payfit, etc.) Handle complex transactions (stock-based compensation, transfer pricing, shareholder loans) Close books timely and prepare internal and external reports with Matthieu Monitor statutory requirements, obligations, and compliance Perform recurring analyses (variance analysis, account review)Track and analyze payroll costs with Beatriz, our Head of People Manage financial operations (payments, cash monitoring, cash management) Support strategic initiatives and FP&A activities SKILLS&EXPERIENCE CPA certification and prior audit experience, with a deep understanding of U.S. GAAP Experience with NetSuite and advanced knowledge of the tool Primarily work within CST and EST time zones 5-10 years of experience in audit or finance teams Ability to build relationships with external providers and stakeholdersHardworking, rigorous, detail-oriented, and accuracy-driven Self-starter with a solution-oriented mindset Strong communicator, capable of simplifying complex problems Team player, balancing ownership and collaboration Passionate about finance topics and eager to learn more Deep tech, software, or infrastructure industry experience is a plusBasic knowledge of French GAAP is a plus PROCESS Intro call with Matthieu, Director of Finance Team-fit interview with Beatriz, Head of People Deep-dive interview and case study with Margarida, Matthieu, and Lauren Final interview BENEFITS Fully remote work and flexible hours 37 days of vacation and holidays annuallyHealth insurance allowance for you and dependents Company-provided equipment Wellbeing, learning, and home office allowances Regular team get-togethers #J-18808-Ljbffr