Accounting Solutions Consultant

Campfire

New York, NY

On-siteCareer-pivot friendly

Who this role is best for

Accounting professionals with technical expertise and a consultative mindset will find this customer-facing role impactful, especially in shaping product direction and working in a fast-paced startup environment.

Best fit for

Candidates with public accounting and tech industry experience who can translate complex needs into product solutions
— “Our ideal candidate brings a mix of public accounting and industry accounting experience in the technology space.”
Individuals who enjoy collaborating with product and engineering teams to solve real-world accounting challenges
— “Identify customer pain points and collaborate with the product and engineering teams to customize and build solutions.”
Professionals who can clearly explain technical accounting concepts to non-technical audiences
— “Demonstrated ability to explain complex financial concepts to non-technical audiences.”

Things to consider

This role involves direct influence on product development and company direction
— “Work directly with the founding team and have significant impact on company direction.”
The position requires a strong consultative sales approach and active participation in shaping go-to-market strategy
— “Develop marketing materials and contribute to the evolving go-to-market strategy.”

How to stand out

Highlight experience with AI tools applied to accounting workflows in your resume and interviews
— “Experience applying AI to accounting workflows is a bonus.”
Emphasize your ability to build proof of concepts and demonstrate solutions effectively
— “You'll build proof of concepts, lead product demonstrations, and show how AI-native accounting software solves real business challenges.”
Showcase your background in translating technical requirements into clear, actionable product solutions
— “Serving as one of Campfire's technical accounting experts in sales cycles and scoping conversations, translating complex accounting requirements into product solutions.”
Demonstrate familiarity with specific accounting standards like ASC 606, ASC 830, and ASC 842
— “Familiarity with topics such as ASC 606 (revenue recognition), ASC 830 (foreign currency), and ASC 842 (lease accounting) is a plus.”

Pace · Fast PacedCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

building proof of concepts
customizing and building solutions
guiding the future product roadmap

Typical background

accounting experienceAI integrationproduct demonstrations

Skills & requirements

Required

Accounting ExperienceAI IntegrationProduct DemonstrationsCustomer Insights

Preferred

CPAASC 606ASC 830ASC 842

Stack & domain

Ai-native Accounting SoftwareASC 606ASC 830ASC 842CommunicationProblem-solvingCPAAccountingERPAI

About the role

Original posting from Campfire via Ashby

ABOUT CAMPFIRE
Campfire is an AI-native ERP designed for mid-size and enterprise companies to streamline operations and accelerate growth. With features like a powerful general ledger, AI-powered agents and actions, and seamless integrations with industry-leading solutions, Campfire caters to a diverse range of businesses—from tech companies to non-profits.
Headquartered in San Francisco, Campfire is a Y Combinator company that has raised over $100M across its Series A and Series B rounds, led by Accel and Ribbit Capital.
THE ROLE
As an Accounting Solution Consultant at Campfire, you will bridge the gap between our sales and product teams and our prospective customers. You'll build proof of concepts, lead product demonstrations, and show how AI-native accounting software solves real business challenges. This is a critical customer-facing role that will help shape our go-to-market strategy and directly impact our growth trajectory.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Serve as one of Campfire's technical accounting experts in sales cycles and scoping conversations, translating complex accounting requirements into product solutions.
Demo the Campfire product and field technical accounting questions on live sales calls.
Identify customer pain points and collaborate with the product and engineering teams to customize and build solutions.
Guide the future product roadmap by channeling customer insights to the product development team.
Develop marketing materials and contribute to the evolving go-to-market strategy.
QUALIFICATIONS
Deep accounting experience required. CPA is a plus - Our ideal candidate brings a mix of public accounting and industry accounting experience in the technology space.
Familiarity with topics such as ASC 606 (revenue recognition), ASC 830 (foreign currency), and ASC 842 (lease accounting) is a plus. Experience applying AI to accounting workflows is a bonus.
Strong understanding of accounting workflows such as period close and journal entry approvals.
Demonstrated ability to explain complex financial concepts to non-technical audiences.
Experience with accounting software or financial technology.
Excellent communication skills and a consultative sales approach.
Entrepreneurial mindset with a desire to help build something from the ground up.
Self-motivated and comfortable working in a fast-paced startup environment.
WHY CAMPFIRE
Competitive compensation including meaningful equity.
Opportunity to shape a product that is transforming how businesses manage their accounting.
Work directly with the founding team and have significant impact on company direction.
Be part of creating solutions to problems you've experienced firsthand.

Source: Campfire careers (Ashby)