Accounting & Finance Manager
Content + Source + Freshness • 13 Feb 2026 • 95% confidence
Offer value
High value score resulting from a strong employer brand, competitive compensation, and significant responsibilities including financial leadership in a growing company.
- Strong salary: $160,000 - $190,000/year with equity
- Significant role in shaping financial management
- Exciting workplace in the AI compliance sector
- Ideal for professionals ready to take on substantial responsibilities
Pros
- Competitive salary range of $160,000 - $190,000 plus equity
- Opportunity to shape financial strategy in a venture-backed firm
- Growth potential in an innovative AI compliance industry
Cons
- High competition due to attractive job specifics
- Expectation to manage complex compliance processes
- Hybrid work structure may require frequent in-office attendance
Who it's for
Mid-level to Senior • Hybrid
Good fit
- Experienced finance and accounting professionals
- Individuals seeking a leadership role in financial strategy
- Candidates interested in innovative and compliance-focused industries
Not recommended for
- Entry-level job seekers or those without finance experience
- Candidates preferring a fully remote work environment
- Individuals not keen on high-stakes finance management
Motivation fit
Key skills
About the job
Location
New York City
Employment Type
Full time
Location Type
Hybrid
Department
Finance
Norm Ai
Norm Ai is the Compliance AI Platform for legal standards-based reasoning & workflow automation.
We developed the first Domain Specific Language (DSL) for fully representing regulatory requirements in AI code. This DSL, deployed with our enterprise platform, enables Norm clients to transform workflows and apply compliance checks at the source of business activities.
We are setting the norms for compliance processes at the largest institutions in the world. Our client base includes firms with a combined $30 Trillion in assets under management, and growing quickly.
Our Software Engineers came from Palantir, Google, Meta, AWS, Harvard, Stanford, and MIT. Our Legal Engineers are from Harvard Law, Stanford Law, Yale Law, Sullivan & Cromwell, Simpson Thacher, Davis Polk, Greenberg Traurig, the SEC, and FINRA.
We have raised $85 million over the past 18 months from top VCs and global institutions, including Vanguard, Blackstone, Bain Capital, Coatue, Craft Ventures, New York Life, Citi, TIAA, and Marc Benioff.
This Role
We’re hiring our first Finance Manager to build and scale the core financial management function at Norm Ai. This role is ideal for someone with a precise accounting background and controller-level discipline who is excited to grow into venture-backed financial leadership. You’ll oversee outsourced bookkeeping resources, streamline AP/AR processes, maintain monthly FP&A and key reporting metrics, and ensure smooth operation of our ERP and finance systems.
The Finance Manager will work closely with the Head of Finance and leadership team, playing a critical role in building financial rigor and scalability as Norm grows.
Key Responsibilities
Month-End & Reporting: Oversee outsourced bookkeeping partner to ensure accurate, timely monthly closes and reconciliations. Maintain financial statements, cash flow reports, and board-level metrics.
FP&A & Metrics: Build and update monthly forecasts, budgets, and performance dashboards. Partner cross-functionally to ensure financial visibility across the business.
AP/AR Streamlining: Manage accounts payable and receivable processes; implement automation and controls to reduce friction and improve accuracy.
ERP & Systems Oversight: Own the administration and optimization of the company’s ERP and related finance tools, ensuring data integrity and efficiency.
Controls & Compliance: Support internal controls, audit readiness, and compliance processes.
Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities to streamline workflows, improve reporting, and add value to leadership decision-making.
What You’ll Bring
5+ years of experience in finance or accounting, with controller or senior accountant responsibilities strongly preferred.
Track record of managing outsourced or in-house bookkeeping/accounting functions.
Strong FP&A skills, including forecasting, budgeting, and building reporting dashboards.
Hands-on experience with ERP/financial systems and implementing process improvements.
Detail-oriented and precise with numbers, but also capable of stepping back to drive business insights.
Experience developing and maintaining board-level reporting and metrics that clearly communicate ROI, financial impact, and business value to executive and investor stakeholders.
Strong communication and collaboration skills; comfortable working cross-functionally with finance, operations, and leadership; comfortable with ambiguity, willingness to own both strategy and execution.
A growth mindset and excitement for scaling a venture-backed finance function from the ground up.
Comp and Benefits
$160,000 - $190,000 a year plus equity.
The range displayed in this job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salary for this position. Within the range, individual pay is determined by various factors, including job-related skills (as uncovered during the interview process), experience, and relevant education or training. Please note that the compensation details listed here reflect the base salary only, and do not include equity or benefits. We offer a competitive salary along with equity compensation. Our comprehensive benefits package includes a 401(k) plan with an employer match. Employees enjoy top-tier insurance coverage, encompassing health, dental, hospital, accident, and vision plans. For candidates needing to relocate to NYC, we provide relocation reimbursement. You'll thrive in our fast-paced learning environment where professional growth is constant.
We embrace a flexible hybrid model, typically in-office 3–4 days per week.
