Team8 · 5 days ago
Team8- Stealth FinTech Startup- Founding Accounting Delivery Lead (US SMB)
Team8 is an early-stage, VC-backed startup building an AI-powered financial management platform for US small businesses. They are seeking a Founding Accounting Delivery Lead to own the core delivery function behind customer experience and to design scalable bookkeeping processes.
Cyber SecurityFinancial ServicesFinTechVenture Capital
Responsibilities
Own end-to-end accounting delivery for US SMB customers (monthly close, reconciliations, reporting)
Build and improve scalable delivery infrastructure (SOPs, checklists, QA, SLAs)
Lead and manage a team of freelance bookkeepers (workflow, reviews, quality, coaching)
Partner with Product & Engineering to translate accounting workflows into product requirements and automation
Ensure outputs are accurate, compliant, and customer-ready
Serve as the go-to domain expert for real-world SMB accounting edge cases
Qualification
Required
5+ years of hands-on experience in US small business accounting / bookkeeping operations
Deep expertise with QuickBooks Online (required); experience with Xero is a plus
Strong operational mindset — you know how to build repeatable, scalable processes
Experience managing and reviewing work from bookkeepers or contractors
Comfortable working with imperfect inputs (bank feeds, messy transactions, unclear receipts)
Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate cross-functionally with product/engineering
Self-starter who thrives in early-stage environments and enjoys building from scratch
Preferred
CPA license (or equivalent strong credentials)
Experience in modern bookkeeping/accounting firms (e.g., Pilot, Bench, inDinero) or fractional CFO services
Familiarity with payroll accounting (Gusto), AP/AR tooling (Bill.com), payments (Stripe), ecommerce stacks (Shopify/Square)
Exposure to 1099 processes, sales tax basics, and SMB operational finance
Company
Team8
Team8 creates and invests in companies specializing in enterprise technologies, cyber, AI, and fintech.
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$56MKey Investors
Marker
2017-01-09Series Unknown
2016-02-23Series B· $23M
2015-02-10Series A· $18M
Leadership Team
Recent News
2025-12-12
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