Job Description
At Linear, we’re building the product development system for teams and agents. AI is fundamentally changing how software gets built, and we’re shaping the tools this new era requires.
Founded in 2019, Linear has become the platform of choice for more than 25,000 companies (including OpenAI, Coinbase, and Ramp) to plan, build, and ship their products. Today, our team is distributed across North America and Europe, and we’re continuing to grow internationally. What unites us is relentless focus, fast execution, and a deep care for software craftsmanship.
Linear is profitable, which means we’ve had the discipline to build a strong business and now we need the accounting infrastructure to match. As our first in-house Accounting Lead, you’ll own the foundation: the close process, the controls, the audit readiness, and the policies that let us operate with precision as we scale. This is a builder role. You’ll be as comfortable in a reconciliation spreadsheet as you are explaining what the numbers mean to leadership and over time, you’ll grow and lead a small accounting team as the company scales.
Location & work mode
Linear is a remote-first company. This role is open to candidates based in North America. You can work from anywhere within this region. We value deep focus and async collaboration, with intentional moments to connect in person through team off-sites, optional co-working, and occasional travel.
What you’ll do
Own the monthly, quarterly, and annual close: financial statements, reconciliations, journal entries, and flux analysis
Build our accounting infrastructure from scratch: chart of accounts, close cadence, internal controls, and accounting policies
Lead our annual audit and keep us audit-ready year-round
Manage tax compliance, payroll accounting, and entity-level filings
Partner with Finance, Legal, and People to keep financial operations aligned with how the business is actually running
Find and eliminate manual work: automate what can be automated, document what needs to be documented
Eventually hire and manage a small team of accountants while staying hands-on in the work yourself
What we’re looking for
8+ years of progressive accounting experience, including meaningful time at a high-growth SaaS company
Strong technical command of US GAAP, including SaaS revenue recognition (ASC 606) and equity-based compensation; CPA preferred
Experience owning a full-cycle close and managing external audits end-to-end
Comfortable building from scratch: processes, controls, and policies — without a playbook handed to you
Experience managing or mentoring accountants, or clear readiness to do so
Proficiency in ERP platforms; experience evaluating or implementing a new ERP is a strong plus
Sharp on the details and equally capable of communicating what the numbers mean to people who aren’t accountants
Sound judgment on what to build first and what can wait — this role requires sequencing, not just execution
What we offer
We’re a small, focused team that cares deeply about the quality of our work and the people we do it with. Here’s what you can expect:
Competitive salary and equity
Employee-friendly equity terms including early exercise in the US and extended exercise windows
Daily meal and coffee stipend on every workday
Paid co-working space or desk
Health coverage (based on country requirements)
5 weeks paid vacation, plus local statutory holidays
4 months paid parental leave
Paid month off after 4 years & every 2 years thereafter
Regular team events and off-sites
Remote-first with no required commute
Learn how we think and work
A story about our mission: Read Me
Our hiring process: How we hire at Linear
How we work: Designing remote work at Linear
How Linear uses Linear: How our Customer Experience team works in Linear
A video series: Conversations on Quality
Building our teams: Why and how we do work trials at Linear
Our recent Series C Fundraise and Giving our team liquidity
Linear is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.
