Accountant

Accountant

Freeform is deploying software-defined, autonomous metal 3D printing factories around the world, bringing the scalability of software to physical production. Our proprietary technology stack leverages advanced sensing, real-time controls, and data-driven learning to produce digitally-verified, flawless parts at unprecedented speed and cost. Our mission is to make the transformative power of 3D printing available to all industries at scale and unlock the future of innovation.

As an Accountant at Freeform, you'll be much more than a bookkeeper. This is your chance to directly contribute to a fast-growing company that's scaling from startup to global disruptor. You'll dive into essential accounting and purchasing functions, managing everything from tracking and forecasting spend to supporting strategic purchasing decisions with the engineering and leadership teams.

With Freeform's rapid growth, you'll be hands-on in improving how our finance and operations run-helping to streamline, optimize, and reimagine how we handle accounting as we expand. This role is built for an early-career professional who's excited to grow quickly, take on big responsibilities, and help build a future where advanced manufacturing is accessible to every industry.

What you'll do:

• Work closely with leadership to forecast and track spend across key areas, including operations, engineering, R&D, and personnel, impacting decisions that drive Freeform's scaling efforts
• Own vendor payments, payroll, leases, and other financial transactions that keep our operations moving
• Assist with month-end closings, and manage accounts payable and receivable activities, supporting clear, transparent financial reporting
• Partner with the engineering team on purchasing activities, including managing vendor relationships, price negotiations, and purchase orders to support our innovative technology
• Contribute to financial reporting for board meetings, investor relations, and funding initiatives
• Strategize on improving operational efficiency, identifying ways to streamline processes, reduce spend, and improve the scalability of our finance operations

Basic Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or business administration
• Internship or professional experience in accounting
• Proficiency in Excel and familiarity with accounting software like QuickBooks

Nice to Have:

• Certified Professional Accountant (CPA) highly preferred
• Master's degree in accounting from a top university or college
• Eagerness to innovate and take ownership of projects in a fast-evolving environment
• Experience with finance and accounting as it relates to manufacturing, capital equipment, and/or hardware
• Experience working in an engineering and/or tech startup environment
• ERP systems experience
• Advanced Excel skills
• "No job too big or small" mindset

Location:

• We are located in Hawthorne in a 35,000 square foot, state of the art facility featuring large open spaces for team collaboration, R&D, and production, as well as easy access to the 405, 105, and 110 freeways. Our facility is in the heart of LA's vibrant emerging tech eco-system alongside many other high growth start-ups and enterprises.

Why Freeform?

• We have an inclusive and diverse culture that values collaboration, learning, and making deliberate data-driven decisions.
• We offer a unique opportunity to be an early and integral member of a rapidly growing company that is scaling a world-changing technology.
• Benefits
• Significant stock option packages
• 100% employer-paid Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance (premium PPO and HMO options)
• Life insurance
• Traditional and Roth 401(k)
• Paid vacation, sick leave, and company holidays
• Generous Paid Parental Leave and extended transition back to work for the birthing parent
• Free daily catered lunch and dinner, and fully stocked kitchenette
• Casual dress, flexible work hours, and regular catered team building events
• Compensation
• As an early-stage startup, the salary range is intentionally wide as we determine the most appropriate package for each individual taking into consideration years of experience, educational background, and unique skills and abilities as demonstrated throughout the interview process. Our intent is to offer a salary that is commensurate for the company's current stage of development and allows the employee to grow and develop within a role.
• In addition to the significant stock option package, the estimated salary range for this role is $80,000 - $100,000
• Freeform is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values diversity; employment with Freeform is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.