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Senior Accountant
Function HealthUS - RemoteSenior4+ years
Apply Company Overview:
Function Health is the AI operating system for health, designed to empower people to live 100 healthy years. We are redefining how individuals understand, measure, and improve their health by moving beyond reactive care and enabling proactive, data-driven insight into human biology. Function has been recognized as one of Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies of 2024, and is venture-backed by Andreessen Horowitz (a16z). Hundreds of thousands of members have joined Function to take control of their health.
Through advanced diagnostics, deep biomarker testing, longitudinal data, and AI-enabled insights, Function equips members with actionable intelligence to take control of both the quality and length of their lives.
Function recently announced a $298M Series B and is entering its next chapter of growth. As we scale, the quality and durability of our People systems, data, and insights will directly shape our ability to attract, retain, and support exceptional talent.
We are growing our team and seeking out world-class talent that deeply believes in our mission to positively impact global health, has a relentless bias toward action, and a growth mindset. Function fosters a collaborative and dynamic environment where every day we build the future.
Role:
The Senior Accountant will play a critical role in supporting Function’s growing Finance and Accounting team by ensuring accurate, timely, and scalable accounting operations. This role will help manage core close activities, maintain general ledger integrity, prepare account reconciliations and financial analyses, and support audit, reporting, compliance, and process improvement initiatives.
As we scale and increase operational complexity, you will help improve processes and support implementations. This is a detail-oriented, high-impact role for someone who thrives in the details while contributing to the operational excellence of a fast-growing, multi-product health technology company.
This role is best suited for those energized by fast-paced environments, excited to build in a high-growth setting, and deeply motivated by our mission at Function. If you're looking for meaningful challenges, dynamic work, and the opportunity to make a real impact—we’d love to meet you.
Key Responsibilities:
- Own key areas of the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close process, including preparation of journal entries, accruals, and supporting schedules.
- Prepare and maintain accurate general ledger account reconciliations, ensuring timely resolution of reconciling items and variances.
- Analyze financial results, investigate fluctuations, and provide clear explanations for balance sheet and income statement variances.
- Own accounting for key balance sheet and operational areas, including prepaid expenses, fixed assets, intercompany, other assets and liabilities, cost of sales, and other assigned areas.
- Prepare and review bank reconciliations, monitor cash activity, and support accurate cash application and related accounting entries.
- Maintain compliance with company accounting policies, internal controls, and applicable financial reporting standards.
- Support internal and external audit activities by preparing requested schedules, documentation, and explanations.
- Identify and implement process improvements to increase efficiency, strengthen controls, and improve the accuracy of financial reporting.
- Provide support on tax matters as needed, including preparation of workpapers for federal and state filings, responding to tax notices, maintaining tax calendars, and assisting with quarterly and year-end tax provisions.
- Support with review and integration of acquisition-related financials and other ad hoc finance projects as needed.
Qualifications/Skills:
- 4+ years of progressive accounting experience, preferably a mix of public accounting and start-up environment.
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- Strong knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and financial reporting practices.
- Experience with month-end close, account reconciliations, financial statement preparation, and audit support.
- Exposure to multi-entity or international operations.
- Proficiency with accounting software and Microsoft Excel.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills.
- High attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
Nice to have items:
- Certified Public Accountant designation or active pursuit of certification.
- Experience with enterprise resource planning systems such as Rillet, NetSuite, or similar platforms.
- Experience improving accounting processes, implementing internal controls, or supporting system upgrades.
- Demonstrated curiosity and aptitude for leveraging automation, AI-enabled tools, and new technologies to continuously improve accounting processes and scale operations.
- Exposure to subscription-based businesses or technology-enabled services.
Your dedication to these responsibilities will directly contribute to the success of our platform and the satisfaction of our users. We are looking for a proactive, skilled, and forward-thinking individual to join our team and help shape the future of our services.
To be a strong fit, you embody our Core Values:
- Ruthless Prioritization:
- We don’t let perfect get in the way of progress.
- We move quickly to drive value, not perfection.
- We prioritize what drives impact.
- We never compromise on standards of excellence.
- Member-First, Always:
- We design and deliver like we’re caring for someone we love.
- We create calendar, actionable, human experience.
- We prioritize responsiveness, peace of mine, and outcomes.
- We empower members with truth, clarity, and care.
- One Team, Moving Fast:
- We are aligned in purpose, prioritization, and speed.
- We gather diverse perspectives to make informed decisions.
- We clear paths for each other and move fast together.
- We communicate clearly and respectfully, rallying around shared goals.
- Radical Ownership, Relentless Execution:
- We don’t just ship– we own outcomes and drive results.
- We act with urgency and precision
- We anticipate, initiate, and follow through.
- We meet challenges with grit and pragmatism.
- We embrace new tech to deliver better outcomes.
- Mission Over Ego:
- We are ruthlessly aligned to our meission– and leave ego at the door.
- We disagree and commit.
- We don't tolerate politics or withholding information.
- We operate with honesty, transparency, and respect.
- Sustained Integrity in Every Detail:
- We earn trust by obsessing over accuracy, quality, and clarity in everything we do.
- We prioritize clinical precision– data must be right.
- We sweat the details because outcomes depend on them.
Why You'll Love Working With Us:
We value our team at Function and offer a competitive salary and benefits package, flexible working hours, and a dynamic work environment where creativity and innovation are encouraged. If you are a highly motivated and experienced individual who is passionate about using technology to improve people’s lives, we would love to hear from you.
At Function, we celebrate diversity and are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. As an equal opportunity employer, we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender identity, ancestry, religion, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, marital status, Veteran status, or any other occupationally irrelevant criteria.
Join the Function Health team and become a part of our mission to build a healthier future for all. Discover more about us and how we're changing the face of healthcare at Function Health.
Important Notice: Legitimate communication from the Function Health team will always come from an email address ending in @functionhealth.com. Function Health will never request personal information such as banking details or payment during the hiring process. Please be cautious of communications or job offers that come from other email domains, instant messaging platforms, or unsolicited calls. If you ever have doubts about the legitimacy of a communication, please reach out to us directly at talent@functionhealth.com.