Finance Operations Lead Job at Distyl AI (San Francisco)

Finance Operations Lead

Distyl AI

Location:
United States , San Francisco

Category:
Finance

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

140000.00 - 180000.00 USD / Year

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Job Description:

We are hiring a Finance Operations Lead to own and run Distyl’s core accounting and finance operations as the company continues to scale. This is a hands-on, operator-focused role for someone with a strong accounting foundation and prior startup experience. You'll be responsible for ensuring the books are accurate, the close is disciplined, and financial outputs are reliable and decision-useful as systems and processes mature. This is a true build role. You won’t just operate within existing processes—you’ll architect and scale the accounting infrastructure, controls, and policies Distyl needs as we move toward audit readiness. You’ll partner closely with external accounting advisors and cross-functional stakeholders (including People Ops on payroll), while steadily transitioning finance operations toward strong internal ownership. You’ll work alongside Distyl’s Strategic Finance Lead, who sets overall direction and priorities. From there, you’ll own execution end-to-end—driving timelines, identifying risks early, exercising sound judgment, and proactively surfacing opportunities to strengthen processes and improve efficiency.

Job Responsibility:

Own monthly close execution end-to-end, including journal entries, reconciliations, cutoffs, and balance sheet integrity
Apply strong accounting judgment to complex or ambiguous transactions and flag issues early
Maintain high standards for documentation, reconciliations, and internal controls
Perform monthly variance and trend analysis, investigating what changed, why it changed, and whether it makes sense
Translate financial results into clear operational explanations for finance leadership
Own day-to-day billing, collections, and revenue recognition execution
Own payroll accounting end-to-end: payroll journal entries, accruals, balance sheet reconciliations, payroll tax filing oversight, and stock-comp payroll inputs, coordinating with People Ops on employee-facing administration
Build, document, and improve close workflows, reconciliations, and finance processes with scalability and audit readiness in mind
Support cash management, forecasting inputs, and operational reporting, including vendor commitment tracking and renewal visibility
Help build audit readiness progressively: draft and maintain GAAP accounting policies, standardize monthly support schedules, strengthen internal controls, and support auditor selection and coordination
Identify process gaps and implement practical solutions across finance operations, including spend controls, approval workflows, and procurement processes as the function scales

Requirements:

5–8 years of experience in accounting or finance operations
Firm accounting foundation, ideally through public accounting, audit, or a structured in-house accounting environment
Prior experience at a startup or high-growth company, where systems were evolving and ownership mattered
Strong command of accounting fundamentals and close mechanics
Operator-minded: you take ownership, follow work through, and feel accountable for outcomes
Analytical in an applied way, able to identify patterns, explain drivers, and exercise judgment with messy or incomplete data
Skilled at evaluating ambiguity, forming sound conclusions, and substantiating them with logic and data
Detail-oriented, disciplined, and pragmatic about balancing rigor with speed
Clear communicator who brings context and options, not surprises
Exposure to AP, procurement, or vendor management workflows is a plus—you’re comfortable wearing multiple hats as the finance function grows
CPA preferred but not required

Nice to have:

Exposure to AP, procurement, or vendor management workflows is a plus
CPA preferred but not required

What we offer:

100% covered medical, dental, and vision for employees and dependents
401(k) with additional perks (e.g., commuter benefits, in‑office lunch)
Access to state‑of‑the‑art models, generous usage of modern AI tools, and real‑world business problems
Ownership of high‑impact projects across top enterprises
A mission‑driven, fast‑moving culture that prizes curiosity, pragmatism, and excellence
meaningful equity

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
March 08, 2026

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

Hybrid work

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