Accounting and Finance Director at unspun

We are looking for a hands-on, execution-driven Accounting and Finance Sr. Manager / Director to lead and strengthen our accounting and finance function. Reporting to unspun’s CFO, you will be responsible for building the foundation of our financial infrastructure while also rolling up your sleeves to execute on day-to-day accounting. This is a high-impact opportunity to build and scale the finance function of a mission-driven, venture-backed startup

Why This Role Matters

We’ve developed a proprietary and patent-pending technology at the crossroads of 3D printing and automated textile manufacturing. By skipping the flat 2D fabric stage, we can additively build custom apparel products from the ground up—straight from yarn to final product. If combining robotics, automation, and sustainable manufacturing excites you, we’d love to talk.

What You'll Do

• Lead all aspects of unspun’s accounting and finance operations, including the monthly close process and preparation of GAAP-compliant financial statements.

• Manage external relationships with auditors, tax advisors, and other third-party service providers; own the audit and tax compliance processes.

• Oversee core financial operations including AP, AR, payroll, cash management, and payments.

• Build and enforce financial policies and GAAP-aligned internal controls to support scale.

• Prepare monthly management reporting, variance analysis, and actual-to-budget reviews.

• Support budgeting, forecasting, cash flow modeling, and scenario planning.

• Partner with leadership on capital raising, board reporting, and commercial initiatives.

• Implement and optimize accounting systems and financial processes (NetSuite, QuickBooks Online, Bill.com, etc.).

• Drive automation and process improvements across accounting, inventory, and payment workflows.

Who You Are

You are an experienced accountant or finance manager with deep knowledge of hardware or manufacturing businesses, including revenue, COGS, inventory, and lease accounting. You have the technical expertise to ensure GAAP-compliant reporting and strong controls, and you thrive on building processes that scale. You are equally comfortable preparing reconciliations yourself and partnering with leadership to provide clear insights on financial performance.

What Makes You a Great Fit?

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA required.

• 5–10 years of progressive accounting/finance roles, with hardware or manufacturing business experience.

• Strong knowledge of US GAAP, financial reporting, audit processes, and internal controls.

• Direct experience with hardware businesses, revenue recognition (ASC606) and lease (ASC842) accounting.

• Proficiency in accounting systems (e.g. Oracle NetSuite, QuickBooks Online, Xero); experience with complementary tools (e.g. Brex, Rippling, ION) a plus.

• Advanced Excel and financial modeling skills.

• Experience in a startup, growth-stage, or PE/VC-backed company strongly preferred.

• Excellent organizational skills with a strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities.

• Collaborative, execution-oriented mindset with strong communication skills.

• Willingness to work on-site at our Emeryville office, with flexibility for hybrid work when appropriate.

You love structure, controls, and process improvements but also embrace the “no task too small” startup mindset. You can flex between tactical execution and strategic thinking, and you are motivated by helping a fast-growing, mission-driven company achieve financial discipline and operational excellence.

Why unspun?

We're not just another tech company - we're a team revolutionizing a trillion-dollar industry. Here's what makes us special:

• Mission-Driven: [Role-specific connection to carbon reduction]

• Innovation at Scale: We're backed by top climate-tech VCs and working with major brands like Walmart

• Amazing Team: Work with passionate experts who care about impact

• Growth Opportunity: [Role-specific growth path]

• Comprehensive Benefits: Details below, but we take care of our team

Our Culture

We're relentless in pursuing our mission, intentional in our decisions, and fundamentally human in how we work together. We celebrate small wins, speak up to benefit many, and aren't afraid to make mistakes along the way.

Benefits

The salary range for the San Francisco Bay Area is $136,000 - $204,000 USD annually.

The salary range for remote is $119,000- $178,000 annually.

Benefits include:

• Self-regulated vacation policy

• Comprehensive (gold & platinum) health/dental/vision insurance

• Company sponsored 401k and FSA/HSA

• Monthly wellness or education grant up to $150

• Pre-tax commuter benefits

• Incentive stock options

unspun's compensation philosophy centers on transparency, fairness, and alignment with our company values. We aim to offer competitive pay that reflects both market standards and individual contributions, fostering an environment where employees feel valued and motivated. Our holistic approach ensures that compensation decisions are consistent and justifiable across all levels to attract and retain top talent, support employee growth, and maintain a positive organizational culture.

Our Philosophy

We won't roll our eyes if your socks don't match. We get it. But then, if you spend those extra few minutes in the morning matching your socks and shirt, we get that too. Our workspaces are sometimes spotless and sometimes chaotic, and we celebrate messy exploration. We work through complex problems but generate simple and elegant solutions. We strive to look at things differently, and never do anything solely because "that's the way it's always been done."

We're a team of designers and engineers, industry-veterans and serial entrepreneurs, artists and developers. We're aspiring chess masters and climbers, bakers and photographers. Originally spun out of Stanford and the University of Colorado, we now call the SF Bay Area home, with strong ties to Hong Kong. We are looking for teammates who share our desire to work on ambitious problems and leave the world better than we found it.

unspun is an equal opportunity employer, and we are committed to being a diverse team that reflects a broad range of background, thought, and experience. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, status as an individual with a disability, status as protected veteran, or any other legally protected characteristics. Women, minorities, and people from underrepresented backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.

Location

Emeryville, CA - in office

Department

Operations

Locations

Emeryville, CA

Yearly salary

$136,000 - $204,000

Employment type

Full-time