Senior Accountant

About the role

Tifin is actively seeking a detail-oriented Senior Accountant to manage core financial operations and reporting. You will play a central role in maintaining accurate records and supporting the fiscal health of our organization. This position is critical for ensuring that all financial transactions are processed with precision and in strict compliance with established accounting standards. It requires a high level of integrity and the ability to handle sensitive financial information with the utmost discretion. You will be instrumental in providing reliable, timely data that drives strategic decision-making across the company. This role offers the opportunity to work within a diverse, multi-location environment that values consistency, accuracy, and operational excellence. Your work will directly impact the transparency, reliability, and integrity of our financial frameworks.

Location: USA

Engagement: Full-time

Team: Finance

What you'll do

• Execute comprehensive oversight of daily accounting functions and general ledger maintenance to ensure the integrity, accuracy, and reliability of financial data.
• Compile, analyze, and prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements with meticulous attention to compliance requirements and reporting deadlines.
• Optimize and manage accounts payable and accounts receivable workflows to facilitate efficient cash flow, vendor relationships, and customer billing processes.
• Coordinate and provide full support for audit preparations and the documentation necessary for tax filings, ensuring all materials are accurate and readily accessible.
• Perform detailed, month-end and year-end bank and credit card statement reconciliations to resolve discrepancies promptly and ensure records align with institutional records.
• Provide robust support for the month-end and year-end closing processes, ensuring all deliverables are meticulously prepared and met on schedule.
• Monitor key financial metrics and analyze variances to identify trends, providing actionable insights and recommendations for operational improvement to management.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional departments to gather necessary data, streamline financial reporting procedures, and improve overall process efficiency.
• Implement and maintain robust internal controls that safeguard organizational assets, ensure regulatory compliance, and mitigate financial risk.
• Act as a key liaison with external stakeholders, including auditors, banks, and regulatory bodies, regarding financial inquiries, verification requests, and documentation provision.

Requirements

• Hold a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field as the foundational credential for this senior-level position.
• Possess a minimum of 3 years of professional accounting experience demonstrating a proven track record of success in similar roles.
• Show proficiency in financial reporting and a thorough understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) standards and their specific application within a complex environment.
• Exhibit strong analytical skills and an acute attention to detail in all aspects of financial management, ensuring accuracy and compliance in every task.
• Demonstrate the ability to effectively manage multiple priorities and deadlines simultaneously in a fast-paced, dynamic environment while maintaining the highest level of accuracy.
• Validate your understanding of internal controls and their critical role in mitigating financial, operational, and compliance risk.
• Confirm your capability to work independently with minimal supervision while consistently adhering to strict deadlines and quality standards.
• Ensure compliance with organizational policies, internal procedures, and all relevant regulatory requirements in every task performed.

Nice to have

• Possess CPA certification or be actively progressing toward completion of the certification, which is a distinct professional advantage for this role.
• Bring prior experience working within the fintech or software industry to understand specific sector challenges, dynamics, and regulatory considerations.
• Demonstrate familiarity with modern, automated accounting software platforms and technologies to enhance efficiency, reduce manual processes, and improve scalability.

Skills & tools

• General Ledger management
• Financial reporting
• Account reconciliation
• Microsoft Excel proficiency (including advanced functions such as VLOOKUP, PivotTables, and complex formula construction)

Practical notes

Tifin operates from multiple global locations including Boulder, Colombia; Charlotte; Mumbai; Bengaluru; and Madrid. Please direct all inquiries to hello@tifin.com.