Remote | West Coast Hours Preferred | Industry: Gaming & Entertainment

Orange Comet is on the hunt for a Finance & Accounting Lead to take charge of our financial operations and help build a scalable infrastructure to support growth. If you're a hands-on leader who thrives in startup environments and can toggle between big-picture strategy and detailed execution, we want to hear from you.

What You’ll Do

Accounting & Compliance

Manage daily accounting operations: general ledger, A/P, A/R, payroll approval, and cash management
Own monthly close, account/bank reconciliations, and financial statement prep
Ensure full GAAP compliance and maintain strong internal controls
Oversee tax filings (federal, state) and interface with external advisors as appropriate
Provide annual budget planning, performance monitoring, and scenario modeling
Manager revenue recognition and licensing partner reporting
Cap table management
Ensure insurance policies are current and compliant
Support Reg CF reporting and compliance
Perform other duties and special projects as assigned

Financial Strategy & Reporting

Lead financial reporting: income statement, balance sheet, cash flow
Forecast cash flow, support budgeting, and perform margin/cost analysis
Identify cost-saving opportunities and manage budget performance
Coordinate and lead annual audit

Leadership & Cross-Functional Partnership

Partner with senior leadership on strategic initiatives and reporting
Align financial goals with business priorities across departments
Support FP&A during annual budget planning and scenario modeling
Coach and manage junior staff and empower cross-functional teams
Communicate forecasts, financial performance, and risk clearly and candidly
Build strong relationships with auditors, investors, and key stakeholders

What You Bring

Proven experience leading accounting in a startup or high-growth environment
Expertise in GAAP, internal controls, and financial operations
Experience building accounting functions from scratch — strategy through execution
Advanced Excel skills + Microsoft 365 & Google Workspace fluency
Hands-on experience with:
• Bill.com (payables)
• Rippling (payroll)
• Carta (equity management)
Strong business acumen, high EQ, and excellent communication skills
Bonus: Passion for gaming, entertainment, or immersive technology

Traits We Love

Entrepreneurial mindset — you build, own, and improve
Highly organized and accountable with great time management
Emotionally intelligent and team-oriented
Comfortable navigating ambiguity and prioritizing effectively
Transparent, candid, and humble — no ego, just impact

Location

This is a remote role, but candidates must be able to work standard Pacific Time (PST) hours. A quiet, dedicated home workspace is required.

Ready to build something extraordinary?
Apply now and help us scale the future of interactive entertainment.

Compensation
Salary for this role is based on level of responsibility and relevant experience. The expected salary range is $90,000 – $165,000 USD.

Benefits include:

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Additional company-sponsored benefits and perks may apply depending on location and role

Disclaimer
Orange Comet is an equal-opportunity employer. We are committed to providing a safe, inclusive, and accessible workplace for all applicants and employees. In compliance with California law, Orange Comet will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. Accommodation is available under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and California law upon request.

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