About this role
Profound is the fastest-growing AI marketing platform, used by 15% of the Fortune 500 including Comcast, Estée Lauder, and Walmart, and innovators like Ramp, MongoDB, and Figma. It is where marketing teams do the work: research, briefs, content, campaigns, reporting, all in one place, alongside agents that carry the load with them.
Built on 2B+ real user prompts and growing, Profound’s data shows you what people ask AI and what the models say back. Profound's AI Marketer joins that data with deep context about our customers to find the opportunities worth acting on, and then puts agents to work: automating reporting, drafting content, auditing pages for readability, running competitive research. It measures what works and gets better every day.
What you'll doOwn accounting, audit, and tax functions across the company, including deal desk, payroll and procurement functions as well
Work closely with our third-party accounting firm by reviewing deliverables, managing day-to-day accounting tasks, and ensuring timely monthly closes
Manage accounts payable and accounts receivable processes, including vendor payments, invoicing, collections, and expense tracking
Review internal financial statements and ensure GAAP compliance
Lay the foundation for audit readiness and help evaluate external auditors and tax advisors
Maintain and optimize financial systems including QuickBooks and Ramp, and help plan for an ERP transition
Who you are6 or more years of experience in accounting, including at least 2 years of experience at a high-growth startup
Background in audit or accounting strongly preferred
Deep understanding of GAAP accounting and audit compliance
Strong hands-on experience with accounts payable, accounts receivable, monthly close, financial reporting, and systems management
Highly detail-oriented, process-driven, and able to operate independently in a fast-paced environment
Experience building and leading an accounting team over time
CPA preferred
LocationThis is an on-site role based in either our NYC or San Francisco office. It is designed for builders who thrive on speed, iteration, and meaningful impact.
For this role, the expected base salary range is $230,000 to $270,000. Profound's total compensation package is designed to be competitive and includes base salary, equity, and a full range of benefits and perks. Final compensation will depend on factors such as your skills, experience, qualifications, and location, and will be determined during the interview process. Our recruiting team will share more details about the full compensation package and benefits as you move through hiring.
Note: All official communication from Profound will come from a @tryprofound.com email address. If you're contacted by anyone using a different domain, please disregard and report it as spam.