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Knit

Accounting and Finance Manager

Knit, New York, New York, us, 10261

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Who We’re Looking For Role: Accounting and Finance Manager

Reports To: CFO

Supervisory Responsibility: This role currently does not have direct reports.

Location: New York City Area, USA – must work in-person at the NYC office on a regular basis. The company operates a hybrid work policy; US offices are located in NYC, Austin, Chicago, and DC.

Travel: This role will not be expected to travel outside of the annual summit. Note that Knit US holds a yearly in-person summit for the entire US team.

Company Overview Knit is the AI-native consumer research platform helping brands automate and accelerate primary research. Our research‑driven AI condenses the entire quantitative/qualitative research process from weeks into days (sometimes hours!) for 50+ enterprise brands—including Amazon, T‑Mobile, Mars, NASCAR, and more. We’re on a mission to scale and democratize world‑class research and are redefining how insights teams operate.

Overview The Accounting & Finance Manager will serve as the first hire in our Finance & Accounting function, responsible for managing the accounting close process, financial reporting, compliance, and day‑to‑day bookkeeping—including accounts payable and accounts receivable. This person will play a crucial role in ensuring the accuracy, timeliness, and integrity of all financial data while collaborating cross‑functionally to support strategic decision‑making.

Responsibilities | What you will own… Key Performance Indicators

Close Timeliness: On‑time completion of monthly close per stakeholder expectations

Financial Accuracy & Process Efficiency: Ensuring consistent, accurate, and high‑quality financial data

Stakeholder Satisfaction: Positive internal feedback on reporting quality, clarity, and responsiveness

Systems Development: Implementation of scalable accounting improvements or automations to support the growing business and reduce manual reconciliation time and reporting errors

Month‑End and Year‑End Close

Own the full‑cycle accounting close process, including journal entries, reconciliations, and accruals

Prepare and review balance sheet and income statement analyses

Maintain a detailed close checklist and continuously improve the speed and accuracy of the close process

Bookkeeping and Transactional Accounting

Oversee all general ledger activity, including AP/AR and expense reporting

Ensure timely and accurate payments to all vendors

Promptly execute all invoices, manage customer payment portals, and follow up on delinquent accounts

Review and reconcile bank and credit card accounts regularly

Implement accounting policies and controls to ensure consistent, GAAP‑compliant recordkeeping

Compliance and Reporting

Coordinate with external tax, audit, and compliance partners for filings, audits, and financial reviews

Ensure the company adheres to all applicable accounting standards (GAAP) and internal compliance policies

Prepare internal management reports and dashboards for leadership review

Cross‑Functional Collaboration

Partner with Operations, Research, GTM, and People teams to align accounting processes with operational needs

Support budgeting and forecasting efforts, providing accurate expense tracking and variance analyses

Contribute to process improvements that enhance visibility into the company’s financial health

Process Improvement & Systems

Identify opportunities to automate and streamline accounting operations

Execute timely vendor payments and work with customers to ensure on‑time invoice payments

Help implement and optimize systems such as QuickBooks Online and Bill.com

Document financial processes and contribute to internal control development as the company scales

Required Skills & Experiences

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Valid CPA certification

3‑5 years of progressive accounting experience

Experience working in a venture‑backed, early‑stage startup

Demonstrated experience managing month‑end close and coordinating with external auditors/tax advisors

Strong proficiency with QuickBooks Online, Excel/Google Sheets, and financial tools (e.g., Bill.com, Brex, Runway, Justworks)

Excellent communication, organization, and analytical skills

Accounting and financial reporting expertise

Strategic problem‑solving and process improvement

High attention to detail with strong time‑management skills

Ability to work autonomously and manage competing priorities

Exceptional integrity and discretion with confidential information

Benefits Upon joining the Knit team, you will receive a competitive salary, equity options, healthcare (medical, dental, and vision), additional coverage, a company laptop, a one‑time onboarding technology stipend, a 401(k) with company match, flexible time‑off, hybrid working, and more.

Salary In accordance with New York pay transparency requirements, the expected salary range is $130,000 – $155,000 annually. Final compensation will be determined based on the candidate’s level, experience, and qualifications upon joining Knit.

Our Company Values

Are 1% better every day: We approach situations with a growth mindset and ask, “How can we make the business better?” and “What would it take?”

Play to win: We set audacious goals and push ourselves to achieve them with a bias toward action.

Keep the main thing the main thing: Identify what has the biggest impact and prioritize to focus on it.

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