About the Role
Key Responsibilities
Own the monthly, quarterly, and annual close process, ensuring accuracy and timeliness across all ledgers
Manage and mentor a small team of staff accountants, providing guidance on daily transactions and technical accounting questions
Prepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial statements in accordance with GAAP
Maintain and strengthen internal controls, accounting policies, and documentation
Partner with FP&A on budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis
Support external audits and tax filings, working directly with outside auditors and tax advisors
Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll accounting processes
Identify opportunities to improve accounting workflows and systems as the company scales
Ensure compliance with revenue recognition standards, particularly for SaaS and subscription-based revenue
Requirements
7+ years of progressive accounting experience, including experience managing or mentoring others
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
CPA preferred, not required
Strong working knowledge of GAAP and month-end close processes
Experience with modern accounting software (e.g., NetSuite (preferred), Quickbooks, or similar ERP systems, Ramp, Brex, Salesforce)
Experience in a high-growth SaaS or technology company a plus
Excellent attention to detail and a genuine interest in building clean, scalable processes
Strong communication skills — you can explain the numbers clearly to non-finance stakeholders
A collaborative mindset and comfort working in a fast-paced, evolving environment
About Cents
Cents is a New York-based technology company building the leading platform for the $40+ billion laundry and dry cleaning industry, helping laundromats, dry cleaners, and garment care businesses start, manage, and grow. We're backed by top-tier investors including Bessemer, Camber Creek, and Sumeru Equity Partners, and we were just ranked No. 101 on the Inc 5000 for 2026. Our team is full of passionate technology experts obsessed with supporting and empowering small business owners, and we're just getting started. If you want to help elevate an entire industry, this is where that happens.
Benefits OverviewWe offer great compensation packages, and comprehensive health benefits, & believe in a strong cohesive team atmosphere. Our laundry stipend, gym stipend and access to learning opportunities from our team and network of advisors, and investors are just the starting point!
- Equity Options
- Unlimited PTO and 12 Paid Holidays
- Gym, Laundry and Work-from-home/Commuter stipend
- Parental leave – Up to 14 weeks fully paid for new parents
- Health benefits, including medical, dental, vision, mental health support, parental leave, life and AD&D insurance, and disability
- 401(k)
Cents is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital or familial status, pregnancy or pregnancy-related conditions, military or veteran status, citizenship or immigration status, arrest or conviction record, domestic violence victim status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
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