Senior Accountant - CFO Services
Boom
About Boom: Boom is an AI-native investment bank dedicated to transforming the way small industrial businesses are bought and sold. Backed by DRW, Motivate, and Mercury Fund, we've grown from $0 to nearly $800K in ARR in under a year with over $200M in exclusive deals. Our Succession-as-a-Service platform pairs AI agents with human expertise to help business owners maximize the value of their life's work before they exit, addressing the $10 trillion challenge facing retiring baby boomer business owners.
Role Overview: Boom is seeking a Senior Accountant to join our growing Fractional CFO Services practice. You'll be responsible for the day-to-day accounting operations that transform small business financial chaos into investor-ready reporting. This role offers direct exposure to M&A transactions while building expertise in AI-integrated financial processes. Perfect for an ambitious accountant ready to accelerate their career in a high-growth fintech environment.
Responsibilities:
- Execute month-end close processes including journal entries, account reconciliations, and variance analysis across multiple client portfolios
- Perform QuickBooks system cleanups and data migrations from legacy desktop systems to cloud-based platforms
- Prepare detailed financial statements, cash flow reports, and management dashboards for small business clients
- Support M&A due diligence by organizing financial documentation, creating data rooms, and responding to buyer inquiries
- Assist with budgeting and forecasting processes to help clients optimize cash flow and operational efficiency
- Maintain compliance with GAAP standards while adapting procedures for small business operational realities
- Document accounting procedures and workflows to support future AI automation initiatives
- Provide analytical support for EBITDA improvement initiatives and enterprise value optimization projects
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA preferred
- 3-5 years of accounting experience with exposure to small business or fractional accounting services; industrial client experience preferred
- Strong proficiency in QuickBooks Online/Desktop with experience in system setup and optimization
- Solid understanding of GAAP principles and financial statement preparation
- Experience with Excel/Google Sheets for financial modeling and analysis
- Exposure to M&A processes or transaction accounting preferred
- Detail-oriented with strong organizational and time management skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills for client interaction
- Ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative team environment
- Chicago-based preferred
What We Offer:
- Competitive compensation: $90K base salary
- Performance-based bonus opportunities
- Exposure to cutting-edge AI-financial technology integration
- Chicago downtown office with collaborative startup culture
Why Join Boom:
- Address a massive market opportunity: Help solve the $10 trillion small business succession challenge
- Build cutting-edge solutions combining human expertise with AI-driven automation
- Join a fast-growing, venture-backed startup redefining small business M&A
- Shape the future of financial services in an AI-native environment
Join us at Boom and help transform small business succession while building the next generation of AI-powered financial services.