Skylight Financial & Accounting Solutions · 1 week ago
Accountant & Financial Analyst (Leadership Track)
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level
5+ years expSkylight Financial & Accounting Solutions is a tech-forward firm seeking a seasoned accounting professional to manage a diverse portfolio of clients while growing into a leadership role. The role involves end-to-end accounting responsibilities, financial analysis, and process development in a dynamic, cloud-based environment.
Accounting
Responsibilities
Manage a portfolio of clients with accuracy, speed, and strong client service
Own full-cycle accounting: AP/AR, reconciliations, journal entries, and month-end close
Apply fluency across both operational accounting and technical/GAAP matters
Maintain clean, audit-ready financials while balancing competing priorities
Act as a trusted partner by surfacing issues early and proposing practical solutions
Build advanced models, dashboards, and KPI reporting in Google Sheets
Analyze trends and translate findings into clear, actionable insights
Support forecasting, scenario planning, and strategic finance initiatives
Communicate results in a polished, business-ready manner (written + verbal)
Operate in a cloud-based environment with continuously improving workflows
Identify, test, and implement technology improvements, including AI-enabled enhancements
Apply systems thinking to make work simpler, faster, and more scalable
Create templates, documentation, and firm-wide standards that raise quality
Delegate and oversee work across the team to ensure consistency and accuracy
Review deliverables and uphold rigorous quality standards
Coach and support junior team members through feedback and guidance
Contribute to scalable processes and best practices across the firm
Maintain the close calendar and deadline schedule across multiple clients
Track budgeted hours vs. actuals; flag scope creep and resourcing risks early
Build and maintain Asana workflows (tasks, dependencies, templates, recurring cycles) to keep deliverables on time and execution predictable
Qualification
Required
5+ years in a multi-client environment (or similar high-velocity accounting setting)
CPA/CMA or advanced accounting degree required
Strong GAAP foundation with hands-on technical accounting experience
Excellent written and spoken English (clear, concise, business-ready)
Proven judgment, problem-solving ability, and fast learning curve
Highly organized, proactive, and comfortable owning outcomes
Advanced Google Sheets skills (complex formulas, modeling, structured design, error-proofing)
Strong experience with QuickBooks Online and Xero (NetSuite a plus)
Comfortable learning new tools quickly and working in modern accounting tech stacks
Understanding of cloud-based accounting systems and integrations
Familiarity with AI tools and practical applications in accounting/finance is a strong advantage
Some coding/development experience is a plus
Benefits
Health reimbursement
Paid time off (PTO)
Paid local holidays (aligned to your location)
Remote-first flexibility (work from anywhere with reliable overlap for team/client needs)
Growth & development (clear path for increased scope, leadership, and responsibility)
High-ownership environment (small team, direct impact, fast decision-making)
Company
Skylight Financial & Accounting Solutions
Skylight Financial, Inc. is a professional services firm, offering accounting and advisory solutions for organizations large and small.
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase