Job Description

In the time it takes you to read this job description, RapidSOS will have handled ~1,380 emergencies.

At RapidSOS, we are committed to using technology to build a safer, stronger future and working together to save lives. We’re in an exciting phase of growth, welcoming new members from across the globe to our mission-driven, ambitious, and inclusive team. Our work is founded on our values of elevating purpose, inventing tomorrow, delivering with urgency, serving with integrity, and winning together, all of which support a company culture where people can innovate, collaborate, grow, and, above all, make an impact. 

RapidSOS is ​​the leading public safety AI company that unlocks mission-critical intelligence for first responders and security teams – enabling faster, smarter and more accurate emergency response. Real-time data from the world’s largest safety network of 700M+ devices, 200+ global enterprises, and 23,000+ federal, state and local agencies fuels the RapidSOS HARMONY AI engine that delivers this intelligence to those who need it most. Learn more at www.RapidSOS.com.

What this role is about: 

RapidSOS is looking for a high-impact Senior Technical Accountant to join our finance team during a period of explosive growth. As we prepare for our next major phase of corporate scale, you will be the architect of our technical accounting policies, the lead on complex consolidations, and the engine behind our financial reporting.

This isn’t a traditional “back-office” role. We are looking for a professional who views AI as an essential teammate and leverages a modern tech stack (NetSuite, Abacum, Ramp) to automate the mundane. You will bridge the gap between complex GAAP standards and strategic business decision-making.

What you’ll do: 

• Technical Policy & Memos: Research and document complex accounting positions (ASC 606, ASC 842, ASC 718) in clear, defensible technical memos.
• Month-End Close & GL Management: Execute critical components of the monthly close process, including the preparation of complex journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, and detailed flux (variance) analysis to ensure the integrity of the General Ledger.
• Process Architecture for Scale: Design and implement scalable accounting processes and institutional-grade internal controls that can withstand 2x–3x transaction volume growth without adding headcount.
• External & Internal Reporting: Lead the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements. You will build out the rigorous reporting framework required for comprehensive external disclosures (MD&A, Footnotes).
• Strategic Business Partnering: Collaborate directly with Sales, Legal, and Deal Desk teams to structure complex deals and new product launches, ensuring favorable revenue recognition and operational feasibility before contracts are signed.
• Consolidations & M&A: Own the global consolidation process for multi-entity structures. You will lead the accounting workstream for due diligence and post-acquisition integration (ASC 805) as we scale through M&A.
• Mentorship & Quality Control: Act as a technical mentor to junior accounting staff, performing first-level review of workpapers and elevating the team’s overall technical proficiency.
• AI Integration: Actively identify and implement AI-driven workflows to streamline data reconciliation, anomaly detection, and reporting cycles.
• Audit & Compliance: Serve as the primary point of contact for external auditors, leveraging your Big 4 experience to navigate inquiries and ensure a “clean” audit trail.

What we’re looking for in our ideal candidate: 

• Experience: 3–6 years of experience, including a foundational stint in Big 4 Public Accounting (Audit).
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting; CPA required.
• SaaS Expertise: Deep understanding of ASC 606 (Revenue Recognition) and ASC 805 (Business Combinations).
• Executive Presence: The ability to translate complex accounting issues (like warrant liabilities or stock-based comp) into clear, actionable insights for non-finance leadership.
• Proactive “Audit Mindset”: You don’t wait for auditors to find issues. You anticipate questions, prepare the defense in advance, and maintain “audit-ready” documentation year-round.
• The “Power User”: Expert-level Google Sheets skills (complex formulas, index/match, and data visualization).
• AI Mindset: You are an early adopter. You should be comfortable using LLMs and automation tools to increase your output and audit accuracy.
• Systems Thinker: A track record of identifying bottlenecks in financial workflows and independently implementing solutions (automations, policy changes) to remove them.
• Systems Mastery: Experience with NetSuite, Abacum, Ramp, Carta, and BambooHR is highly preferred.

What we offer: 

• High Visibility: You will report directly to leadership and have a front-row seat to a high-profile IPO journey and aggressive M&A strategy.
• Modern Finance: We don’t do “manual.” We invest in the best tools so you can focus on high-level strategy rather than data entry.
• Mission-Driven Work: Join a “Unicorn” that provides a critical data link between connected devices and 911 agencies—your work literally helps save lives.
• The chance to work with a passionate team on solving one of the largest challenges globally.
• Competitive salary, benefits, and equity participation.
• A dynamic, flexible, and fun start-up work environment with a highly talented team.

If you’re curious to learn more about RapidSOS, you can check out https://rapidsos.com/blog/

Starting pay for a successful applicant will depend on a variety of job-related factors, which may include experience, relevant skills, training, education, location, business needs, or market demands. The salary range for this role is $100,000 – $130,000. This role will also be eligible to receive equity options.

If you are based in California, we encourage you to read this important information for California residents linked here: https://rapidsos.com/privacy/california/