The Role
Pilot is building a first-of-its-kind, hybrid software / service solution to tackle the financial back office
(bookkeeping,
tax, CFO, etc.) so that founders and business owners can focus on building and running their businesses. We already work with 1700+ customers in the tech startup and SMB sectors, and we are expanding rapidly.
The Finance Operations team
partners with our customers to support them in their business goals. This team manages the bookkeeping and accounting back office needs to a
portfolio of customers across a range of industries. You will
verage
our
advanced tech to
eliminate common errors,
deliver faster results, and
deliver an elevated customer experience overall
Beyond that, your feedback is key to building our product, and you may have opportunities to support our R&D teams in building better accounting automation, more efficient workflows, or more intuitive designs for our customers.
This
is a hybrid role based in our Nashville Ops HQ, with the opportunity to apply to become remote upon demonstrated good performance.
Key Responsibilities
Leverage
Pilot
software to
produce
high quality books
and financial reports
Develop scalable and accurate accounting workflows to record a customer's financial activity accurately and efficiently
Build strong relationships with and provide exceptional experience to a portfolio of customers
Mentor and develop newer team members
About You
Need to haves :
5-7+ years in a finance, accounting, consulting or business role and
B.S. or MS. in related field
(i.e. Accounting, Business, Operations, Economics)
Tech savvy and a fast learner — the institutions we work with, the software we utilize, and the customers we support change quickly, so we must learn and adapt quickly in response
Highly organized and detailed with an eye towards process
Demonstrated problem solving and critical thinking skills
Can prioritize multiple tasks and appropriately escalate on a timely basis
Contributes to a culture of inclusion and belonging on the team
Willingness to mentor and coach
newer or
more junior members on the team
Excellent verbal
and written
communicator
Proficient in Excel
/ Google Sheets
Nice to haves :
Public accounting experience
and / or industry accounting experience
Management experience
About Pilot
Pilot launched in 2017 to bring the back office into the modern era. Pilot provides small businesses with dedicated finance experts - which Pilot hires as full-time, U.S.-based employees - who learn the ins-and-outs of their business. Pilot integrates directly with the billing, banking, expense, and payroll systems customers already use. With a special blend of custom software and expert bookkeepers, Pilot delivers accurate, consistent bookkeeping and financial management and tax services that give entrepreneurs the freedom to focus on their business.
Pilot has over 1,000 customers and has raised over $170 million in financing from Sequoia, Index Ventures, Stripe, Bezos Expeditions, and Whale Rock. Our investors also include a long list of world-class entrepreneurs, including Patrick and John Collison, Drew Houston, and Diane Greene. Our most recent funding round doubled our valuation to $1.2 billion – Meet Fintech's Newest Unicorn
Why Pilot?
The base pay range target for the role seniority described in this job description is $65,000 - $110,000. Final offer amounts depend on multiple factors such as candidate experience and expertise, geographic location, total compensation, and market data. In addition to cash pay, full-time regular positions are eligible for equity, 401(k), health benefits, and other benefits; some of these benefits may be available for part-time or temporary positions.
Pilot commits to provide a work environment free of discrimination and harassment, as well as equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. You may view all of Pilot's
recruiting notices here
, including our EEO policy, recruitment agency policy, recruitment scam notice, and important E-Verify information. You may view our job candidate privacy policy
here
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Senior Manager Finance • Austin, TX, US