Accounting and Finance Manager

Accounting And Finance ManagerPrism Data is building the future of credit risk assessment using modern data science and transaction-level financial data. Our API-based platform enables banks, fintechs, and lenders to use automated cash flow underwriting—analyzing detailed banking history in real time—to improve credit decisions, expand approvals, and reduce losses.Prism transforms raw transaction data from any source into highly structured, explainable features and predictive risk scores, including the market-leading CashScore®. Our products sit at the intersection of data engineering, machine learning, and regulated financial decisioning—and are trusted by some of the largest financial institutions and fastest-growing fintechs in the country.Prism is well-funded and backed by leading strategic investors like Synchrony and Citi, along with top-tier venture firms including Obvious Ventures, Valar Ventures, and Core Innovation Capital.Position Overview:Prism is hiring an Accounting & Finance Manager to own day-to-day financial operations and serve as the primary finance partner to our CFO. You will oversee month-end close and prepare financial reporting for leadership and the Board, while also partnering with the CFO on budgeting, forecasting, and ad hoc analysis.You will also take on higher-judgment finance work including pricing support, investor and audit inquiries, and building out infrastructure as the first full-time finance hire at Prism.

We expect this person to bring a genuine accounting foundation to the role while also being comfortable operating across the broader finance function.The ideal candidate has accounting expertise, thinks analytically about what the numbers mean for the business, and is excited about using AI tools to build a more efficient and scalable finance function at a growing startup. Fintech or financial services experience is a plus.This is a hybrid, in-person role in New York City with 3 days in-office per week.What You'll Do:Finance & Accounting OperationsOversee month-end close, reviewing and approving bookkeeper work to ensure accuracy and timelinessPrepare financial statements and management reports for leadership and the Board of DirectorsManage billing, accounts receivable, and collections, including direct follow-up when neededManage accounts payable and employee expense reimbursementsRespond to investor and audit inquiries with accuracy and professionalismPlanning & AnalysisPartner with the CFO on budgeting, forecasting, and budget-to-actuals analysisPrepare ad hoc analyses to support data-driven decision making across leadershipSupport pricing work, including building or reviewing proposals and helping systematize our approach over timeFinancial Ops & AIDesign, build, and iterate on AI-powered workflows that automate repeatable finance processesHelp us think about what the finance function looks like in an AI-native company, and contribute to getting us thereQualificationsRequired3–6 years of professional accounting experience, with a genuine accounting foundationExperience with financial statement preparation and budget developmentSuperb Excel skills and comfort with financial modeling and data manipulationExperience with accounting software (QuickBooks Online a strong plus)Startup experience or a clear appetite for the pace and ambiguity of an early-stage companyDemonstrated interest in AI tools and their application to finance workPreferredCPA or working toward oneBackground in fintech or financial servicesExperience with Hubspot (or other CRMs), Ramp (or other spend-management platforms), and Tabs (or other revenue-management platforms)Hands-on experience building AI-assisted automations in a finance or accounting contextAttributes for SuccessAccounting foundation with the analytical instincts to operate across the broader finance functionClear communicator who can translate financial information for non-finance audiencesExcited about AI and automation as tools for building a more capable finance functionBias toward clarity, efficiency, and accountabilityStrong ownership mentality in a fast-moving, high-expectations environmentOther Information:Target base salary for this role is between $100,000 and $140,000 per year. Prism also offers additional equity-based compensation. Prism provides a comprehensive benefit plan, including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k).

Pay is based on factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience and skillset, and location. Pay and benefits are subject to change at any time, consistent with the terms of any applicable compensation or benefit plans.Prism is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We do not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, ethnicity, religion or religious belief, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, military or veteran status, disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

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