Corporate Accountant
Paraform
Location
San Francisco
Employment Type
Full time
Location Type
On-site
Department
Finance
About the Role:
We’re looking for a Corporate Accountant to lead Paraform’s core accounting operations and reporting. This is a hands-on, high-impact role where you will own accounting, consolidation and revenue recognition.
You will build the accounting function from the ground up, defining processes, implementing controls and ensuring our reporting meets the highest standards of accuracy and compliance.
As the company grows, you will help shape the future of Paraform’s Finance organization, partnering closely with leadership to build scalable systems and insights that support expansion.
What You'll Do:
Manage day-to-day accounting operations, including general ledger, AP, AR, payroll, and expenses
Lead month-end close processes and ensure timely, accurate financial reporting
Oversee accounting for the US and international location, including consolidation and intercompany transactions
Lead ASC 606 revenue recognition, including contract review, system setup, and documentation
Oversee technical accounting, including research, documentation, and implementation of new standards and complex transactions
Maintain and enhance financial reporting processes, including internal reporting packages and external audit preparation
Maintain and strengthen accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls under US GAAP
Support external audits, tax filings, and compliance activities
Drive automation and scalability in accounting workflows and reporting systems
Help plan for future team growth and structure as the company expands
Who You Are:
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA or related and similar certification preferred
6 to 10 years of progressive accounting experience, including public accounting (Big 4 or similar) and industry
Strong understanding of US GAAP and ASC 606 revenue recognition
Experience with global consolidation and multi-entity accounting
Strong audit and compliance background
Proficiency with major ERPs and Excel/Google Sheets
Hands-on, detail-oriented, and comfortable in a fast-paced environment
Experience in high-growth or venture-backed environments; you know what “building while scaling” feels like, preferred.
Benefits:
Competitive Compensation
Premium Healthcare
Commuter Stipend
Lunch and Dinner catered on-site
Gym Membership
401k
Flexible PTO
Bi-annual company offsites
About Paraform:
Paraform is a recruiting platform for elite recruiters helping companies fill their most critical roles faster. By combining a high-performance network of independent recruiters and search firms with modern AI tools, Paraform gives companies a faster, more reliable way to hire top talent and gives recruiters the tools and flexibility to thrive.
We partner with industry leaders like Cursor, Palantir, Windsurf, Decagon, Hightouch, and many more to hire world-class talent.
We've grown extremely fast in the past year to mid 8-figures in ARR and are backed by the best investors and technology leaders: Felicis, A*, BOND, Liquid 2, DST Global, the founders of YouTube, Instacart, Canva, and more.