Description If interested- Apply here & email me your resume to alex.muzaurieta@roberthalf.c0m If you are a startup accounting and finance professional who thrives working directly with founders, enjoys building from scratch, and wants real ownership at an early-stage AI company, this is worth a look. With the new year approaching, a fast-scaling, venture-backed enterprise AI startup is making its first internal finance hire to bring structure, clarity, and operating discipline in house. This is not a back office accounting role. This is a foundational seat working directly with the founder and leadership team to build the financial backbone of the company as it scales through its next phase of growth. Senior Controller, Founding Finance Lead $160K–$190K base + bonus + meaningful equity 📍 Location: New York, NY (onsite culture) 💰 Compensation: $160K–$190K base plus bonus and equity 🏗 Stage: Series A, high growth enterprise AI 📅 Timing: Hiring now, ahead of Q1 momentum Why This Role Exists The company is moving finance in house after relying on an outsourced firm and part-time CPA support. Growth has reached the point where they need a single owner who can clean things up, professionalize processes, and build the foundation for scale by mid-year. If you like building from scratch, getting into the weeds, and being trusted with real ownership, this role is designed for you. Why People Are Excited About This • Direct access to the founder and leadership team at YC/Sequoia backed AI startup • True ownership and visibility across the business • Strong compensation for an early stage role plus equity • Joining ahead of the next wave of growth and hiring • Opportunity to define how finance operates from day one What You Will Own • End-to-end accounting and month-end close • Building SOPs and scalable finance processes • Managing payroll, AP, AR, and company card platforms • Producing financial statements and leadership reporting • Budgeting, forecasting, and light FP& A • Revenue reporting and sales performance analysis • Acting as the finance partner to the founder and commercial leadership • Preparing the company for its next phase of growth If you are a startup finance leader who wants to work directly with founders, own the entire finance function, and help build the foundation of a high-growth AI company from the ground up, this is one of those roles to explore now rather than later. If interested- Apply here & email me your resume to alex.muzaurieta@roberthalf.c0m Requirements Who This Is a Fit For • 6–12+ years of accounting and finance experience in startup or high-growth environments (Seed/Series A preferred) • Strong Accounting Manager, FP& A Manager, or early Controller ready for a first Head of Finance-style role • Comfortable being hands-on without a large team • Experience owning month-end close and core accounting processes • Exposure to budgeting, forecasting, and commercial reporting • CPA a plus, not required • Thrives in fast-paced, high-ownership environments Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles. Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/mobile-app) and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more. All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information. © 2025 Robert Half. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking “Apply Now,” you’re agreeing to Robert Half’s Terms of Use (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/terms) and Privacy Notice (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/privacy) .