Senior Accountant

About Caliber Caliber is a media company built to define a new era for journalism. All brands in the Caliber family reimagine how stories are created, shared, and valued. We meet modern audiences on their terms, in their tone, and on their time, supporting storytellers with the tools, training, and rigor to shape the world with integrity.

With newsrooms in New York and London, and a global network of trained creators, we deliver stories that matter—shaped by robust measurement and a deep understanding of digital platforms. At the heart of our business is The Caliber Collective, our digital agency working with clients across the US and UK to lead campaigns and partnerships of all kinds.

The Role We’re looking for a Senior Accountant who will play a critical role in building and scaling the company’s financial foundation within a fast-growing startup environment. Reporting to the CFO, you will own the monthly and annual close processes, oversee core accounting functions, and ensure accurate, compliant reporting under US GAAP for both our US and UK entities while partnering with our third party tax advisors.

You will work closely with operations, go-to-market teams, and other areas of the business to provide financial insight, drive automation and efficiency. As the business grows, you will bring the agility to adapt quickly, improve processes, and help evolve systems and controls to support scale.

Key Responsibilities

• Own and execute the monthly and annual close processes, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting


• Prepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules


• Manage revenue recognition in accordance with GAAP, including project-based and multi-period engagements


• Drive finance system implementations and automation of process workflow


• Oversee accounts payable/receivable, accruals, prepaid expenses, and fixed assets


• Assist with cash flow management and forecasting


• Prepare financial statements and internal management reports


• Support annual audits, tax filings, and coordination with external auditors and advisors


• Maintain and enhance accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls


• Partner cross-functionally with operations, finance, and leadership to support budgeting, forecasting, and ad hoc analyses


• Identify and implement process improvements and system enhancements to increase efficiency and scalability

What You'll Bring

• Knowledge of US GAAP


• Knowledge of general UK standards (full UK certification not required)


• Experience in Big 4 public accounting and high-growth tech startup


• Ability to bridge finance and GTM operations, working cross-functionally on projects


• Proven expertise with Excel, QuickBooks and extreme attention to detail

Nice to Haves

• Experience with system implementations (ERP and other finance related tools)


• Experience with SQL or managing heavy data process flows


• CPA


• Use of AI or automation to improve workflows and drive efficiencies

Why Join Caliber? Together, we’ll shape the future of news and storytelling, connecting with audiences in fresh, meaningful ways. If you share our passion for innovation, authenticity, and impact, let’s make it happen.