Head of Accounting

Sanas

Sanas

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Accounting & Finance, Sales & Business Development

Palo Alto, CA, USA

Posted 6+ months ago
Sanas.ai is pioneering the future of human communication. Founded by a team of Stanford researchers and entrepreneurs with deep industry experience, Sanas has developed the world’s first real-time speech transformation platform capable of accent translation, noise elimination, speech enhancement, and cross-language communication.
Sanas makes conversations clearer, more inclusive, and more effective, removing barriers that prevent people from being understood, regardless of accent, background noise, or native language.
Since going to market in 2023, Sanas has scaled at an extraordinary pace, growing from $0 to $32M ARR in under two years, with a projected >$50M ARR by the end of 2025. The company recently recorded its first $10M quarter and is on track to achieve $120M in ARR next year. With a SaaS-based model, Sanas serves some of the world’s largest enterprises, including Comcast, UPS, UHG. Today, Sanas technology is deployed across >17 of the Fortune 500 and continuing to accelerate growth.
The company’s valuation has a clear trajectory toward multi-billion-dollar market capitalization as it continues to expand into new verticals and product categories. With a TAM that spans all human in the loop communications and beyond, Sanas has the potential to impact every industry and every global interaction.
Sanas is revolutionizing the way we communicate with the world’s first real-time algorithm, designed to modulate accents, eliminate background noises, and magnify speech clarity. Pioneered by seasoned startup founders with a proven track record of creating and steering multiple unicorn companies, our groundbreaking GDP-shifting technology sets a gold standard.
Sanas is a 200-strong team, established in 2020. In this short span, we’ve successfully secured over $100 million in funding. Our innovation has been supported by the industry’s leading investors, including Insight Partners, Google Ventures, Quadrille Capital, General Catalyst, Quiet Capital, and other influential investors. Our reputation is further solidified by collaborations with numerous Fortune 100 companies. With Sanas, you’re not just adopting a product; you’re investing in the future of communication.
Job Overview:
Ready to be the financial mastermind behind our rocket ship journey from Series B to Series C? We're looking for a numbers expert who thrives on building, scaling, and optimizing financial operations during the most exciting growth phase of our company. You'll be the architect of our financial foundation and the conductor of our global accounting orchestra who helps fuel our next phase of hypergrowth.This isn't your typical "close the books and call it a day" role. You'll be shaping the financial future of a company that's literally changing how the world communicates!
What You'll Actually Be Doing (The Fun Stuff)

Growth Phase Leadership

  • Build the accounting engine that powers our scale from Series B to unicorn status and beyond
  • Design bulletproof processes that can handle our rapid expansion without breaking a sweat
  • Help our Fundraising team – Work directly with executives to prepare financial packages that tell our incredible growth story to future investments such as Series C
    • Global Team Command Center:
  • Captain our international finance fleet – Directly manage our awesome accounting team members in the US and India
  • Orchestrate external partnerships – Lead and optimize relationships with our external accounting and tax firms across the US and India
  • Create seamless workflows across time zones that make global collaboration look effortless
    • Financial Operations Mastery:
  • Own the full financial cycle – From AR and AP to month-end close and investor reporting
  • Master treasury operations – Manage banking relationships and optimize cash flow like a financial strategist
  • Navigate compliance like a pro – Handle corporate filings, tax studies, and regulatory requirements across multiple jurisdictions
    • Tech-Forward Innovation:
  • Leverage cutting-edge tools – Become a power user of our current tools with QuickBooks, Maxio, Ramp, Bill and Deel to name a few
  • Champion AI-powered solutions – Implement the latest accounting automation tools that make work smarter, not harder
  • Build scalable systems that grow with us as we expand globally
    • Strategic Partnership:
  • Be the financial voice of reason – Partner with FP&A leadership to provide insights that drive business decisions
  • Support our fundraising journey – Help secure the capital that fuels our world-changing mission
  • Drive process optimization – Identify and implement improvements that save time, money, and sanityWhat Makes You Perfect for This Adventure
    • The Foundation:
  • CPA certification – You've got the credentials and the expertise to back it up
  • 12+ years of accounting mastery – You've been around the block and know what excellence looks like
  • SaaS/tech company experience – You understand the unique challenges and opportunities of our world
  • High-growth company battle scars – You've successfully scaled accounting operations during rapid expansion
    • The Superpowers:
  • QuickBooks & Maxio wizard – Advanced proficiency with a focus on AR/invoicing automation
  • Global workforce pro – Experience with Rippling, Deel, and international team management
  • AI enthusiast – Passionate about leveraging AI-powered accounting tools and automation
  • Fundraising veteran – Experience supporting due diligence and investor relations
    • The Personality:
  • Growth mindset – You see challenges as opportunities and love building something from scratch
  • Cultural bridge-builder – Excellent at managing teams across different time zones and culturesProcess optimization obsessive – You can't help but make things more efficient
  • Strategic thinker – You see the big picture while sweating the small details
  • Fast-paced environment thriver – Startup chaos energizes rather than stresses you
    • Why You'll Love It Here
    Impact That Matters:
  • Shape the financial foundation of a company changing global communication
  • Play a key role in our journey to Series C and beyondBuild processes and systems that will scale to hundreds of millions in revenue
    • Growth & Learning:
  • Work directly with executives and investors during our most exciting growth phase
  • Gain experience with cutting-edge AI-powered accounting toolsDevelop skills in international finance and cross-border operations
    • Ownership & Autonomy:
  • Build and manage both internal teams and external partnerships
  • Drive initiatives that directly impact company success
    • Global Perspective:
  • Manage international operations and teams across multiple continents
  • Navigate complex compliance requirements in various jurisdictions
  • Build expertise in global SaaS business operations
What We're Looking For: A financial growth architect who gets excited about building scalable systems, loves working with international teams, and wants to be part of a rocket ship journey from Series B to IPO and beyond!Ready to join our mission? Send us your resume and tell us why you're excited to be our financial growth architect!
Joining us means contributing to the world’s first real-time speech understanding platform revolutionizing Contact Centers and Enterprises alike.
Our technology empowers agents, transforms customer experiences, and drives measurable growth. But this is just the beginning. You'll be part of a team exploring the vast potential of an increasingly sonic future

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