Lead - Accounting

Enduring Planet is seeking a Lead - Accounting professional for its Fractional CFO team to manage day-to-day accounting operations for climate tech startups and SMBs. Responsibilities include bookkeeping, invoicing, payroll administration, and financial reporting. The role is remote, preferably for candidates based internationally (Pakistan preferred), and requires a Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting with 4-5 years of experience. Working hours are 6AM to 2PM Eastern Time.
Enduring Planet is a specialized financial services firm designed specifically for the “New Climate Economy.” We bridge the gap between traditional venture capital and bank debt by providing non-dilutive working capital and fractional CFO services to climate tech startups and small-to-medium businesses (SMBs). We prioritize investments into underrepresented founders, diverse teams, and startups serving marginalized communities.



We are hiring Lead-level professionals for our Accounting team within the Fractional CFO segment. This individual will play a key role in managing day-to-day accounting operations for Enduring Planet customers, ensuring accurate financial reporting, strong internal controls, and timely delivery of financial insights. We are specifically looking for a candidate based internationally (Pakistan preferred) who will work remotely. Working hours for this role are 6AM to 2PM Eastern Time to ensure overlap with client working hours. Priority will be given to underrepresented/diverse candidates.



Core Responsibilities




Bookkeeping and accounting for customers, including establishing and maintaining a chart of accounts, monthly reconciliation of transactions, project/Grant tracking through classes etc.
Manage customer invoices, track payments, and handle collections through dedicated platforms like stripe, shopify etc. and share AR summaries with the client.
Process vendor bills, ensure timely payments, and maintain accurate records including setting up the client to dedicated platforms based on their business needs (bill.com/ramp/brex) and sharing AP summaries with the client.
Build and maintain process documents and SOPs for the clients on a regular basis.
Payroll administration including payroll processing through dedicated platforms, month end payroll reconciliation, accruals and payroll allocation as per projects.
Grant, project tracking and preparing relevant reports including investor reports for timely reporting.
Interfacing with the broader Fractional CFO team and company leadership to support other efforts under CFO and the broader Enduring Planet platform.
Take full ownership of identifying, escalating, and resolving project issues by aligning internal teams and maintaining transparent communication with clients to ensure successful delivery.
Maintain compliance with state and local sales tax regulations and support audits when required.


Basic Qualifications




Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field or ACCA, CMA, CA and other equivalent qualifications preferred.
Minimum of four to five years of work experience in bookkeeping/accounting.
Relevant work experience with startup or SMB customers preferred.
Experience with one of the Big 4 accounting firms (Deloitte, EY, KPMG, or PwC) is a plus.
Past experience working in Climate Change, Sustainability, or related fields is a plus.
Detailed knowledge of GAAP in the US, Canada, and Europe preferred
Experience with working in Quickbooks, Sage, Xero, Google Sheets, and other comparable platforms.
Strong project management skills.
Strong oral and written communications skills.


Compensation at market levels, commensurate with experience. Interested candidates should submit their resume to careers@enduringplanet.com.