What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Accountant position at Headfarmer?
We are hiring a Senior Accountant to step into a critical operational role within a fast-growing, high-volume organization. This is a backfill position for a trusted team member who is departing after earning a more senior opportunity, and the team is moving with urgency to ensure continuity.
This role is well-suited for an experienced, hands-on accountant who thrives in operational ownership, values accuracy, and wants visibility into leadership and decision-making. The environment is complex, fast-paced, and performance-driven—with strong support and clear expectations.
This position reports directly to the Controller and works closely with the AP function and broader finance team.
Note: This role is 100% on-site and requires strong technical and cognitive capability.
Key Responsibilities
Core Operational Accounting
- Own the accounts payable and disbursements cycle
- Manage expense reporting and corporate credit card administration
- Account for non-labor operating expenses
- Maintain fixed asset and prepaid accounting
Technical & Specialized Accounting
- Perform lease accounting under ASC 842
- Support intangible asset accounting under ASC 350
- Ensure accurate classification, documentation, and compliance
Close & Cross-Functional Support
- Support month-end close and related reconciliations
- Partner closely with AP and finance leadership
- Identify and support process improvements
- Provide informal guidance or support to junior staff as needed
What Success Looks Like
- Seamless ownership of day-to-day operational accounting
- Accurate, timely close and expense reporting
- Strong partnership with AP and finance leadership
- Trusted execution in a high-expectation environment
Ideal Candidate Profile
- 5–7 years of accounting experience
- Strong background in operational accounting
- Hands-on experience with AP, disbursements, and close
- Exposure to lease accounting (ASC 842)
- High attention to detail and accountability
- Comfortable working 100% on-site
- CPA a strong plus, but not required
What This Role Is (and Is Not)
- Is: A senior-level operational accounting role with real ownership
- Is: A chance to step into a trusted, visible backfill position
- Is Not: A purely advisory or hands-off role
- Is Not: Remote or hybrid
Why This Opportunity
- Immediate ownership of core accounting processes
- High visibility with finance leadership
- Strong, performance-driven accounting culture
- Selective hiring ensures high-quality teammates
Culture & Management Style
- Professional, collaborative, and personality-driven
- Direct communication with high expectations
- Strong emphasis on accountability, cognitive ability, and cultural fit
- Not a fit for disengaged or passive candidates
Salary : $75,000 - $90,000