Director, Finance and Accounting
liquid.ai, San Francisco, CA, United States
Liquid AI, an MIT spin-off, is a foundation model company headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts. Our mission is to build capable and efficient general-purpose AI systems at every scale.
Our goal at Liquid is to build the most capable AI systems to solve problems at every scale, such that users can build, access, and control their AI solutions. This is to ensure that AI will get meaningfully, reliably and efficiently integrated at all enterprises. Long term, Liquid will create and deploy frontier-AI-powered solutions that are available to everyone.
We're seeking an experienced Finance and Accounting Professional to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing all aspects of the company's recurring financial operations, including but not limited to general ledger accounting, financial planning and analysis (FP&A), and reporting.
This role requires a detail-oriented individual with strong analytical skills, excellent communication abilities, and the capacity to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
Key Responsibilities:- Oversee the operations of the accounting department, including overseeing third party accountants and bookkeepers.
- Implement and maintain internal controls to protect company assets across procurement, payroll and revenue operations.
- Manage day-to-day accounting activities, ensuring accuracy and integrity of financial records in compliance with GAAP and other relevant regulations.
- Prepare and analyze monthly financial reports and forecasts.
- Conduct variance analysis to understand deviations from budgeted figures and recommend corrective actions.
- Develop and maintain financial models to support strategic decision-making processes.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to provide insights on financial performance and identify areas for improvement.
- Participate in audits and ensure timely completion of tax filings.
- Competitive executive compensation package.
- Comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental, and vision.
- Challenging, autonomous, and rewarding work in a fast-paced, creative environment.
- Flexible vacation policies.