About Us

Public is the world’s first agentic brokerage, combining a comprehensive multi-asset investing experience with all the advantages of AI Agents.

Members can invest in stocks, options, bonds, crypto, and event contracts, and manage a variety of accounts including their personal brokerage, margin, retirement accounts, and business accounts—all in the same place.

Since 2019, Public has raised $400 million. Investors include Accel, Tiger Global, Will Smith's Dreamers VC, The Chainsmokers' Mantis VC, as well as renowned figures in business and culture, like Maria Sharapova, Tony Hawk, and NYU Stern professor Scott Galloway.

What You’ll Do

As an Accounting Manager, you’ll own core accounting operations while helping us scale processes in a fast-moving, high-growth environment. You’ll work closely with leadership and play a key role in building a strong financial foundation. 

• Manage the month-end close and reporting process to ensure an accurate and timely close.
• Oversee day-to-day accounting operations, with a strong focus on process improvement, scalability, and automation.
• Assist in the design, documentation, and continuous improvement of internal controls and accounting policies.
• Support the year-end financial audit and work directly with external auditors to ensure a smooth, timely audit process.
• Partner cross-functionally to support special projects, ad-hoc reporting, and financial analysis requests.
• Help identify and implement opportunities to streamline workflows and strengthen the overall accounting infrastructure.
• Act as a hands-on contributor in a lean team environment where priorities can shift quickly.

Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (CPA preferred or in progress).
• 4–7+ years of progressive accounting experience (mix of public accounting and/or high-growth startup experience strongly preferred).
• Solid understanding of US GAAP and financial reporting requirements.
• Experience managing or supporting month-end close processes in a dynamic environment.
• Familiarity with ERP systems and accounting tools (NetSuite experience is a plus).
• Exposure to audit processes and working directly with external auditors.
• Experience in improving or building accounting processes, controls, or automation is a strong plus.
• Fintech or other high-growth industry experience is a bonus.
  
  

Compensation

The base salary range for this role is $110,000 to $150,000 plus equity, depending on skills and experience.

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision plans
• Generous PTO and parental leave policy
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Opportunities for career growth and professional development

Public is an equal employment opportunity employer to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type. We celebrate people of all race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or expression.