Full-Time

Account Executive - Accounting Partner Program

Puzzle.io

Puzzle.io

51-200 employees

SaaS financial management with AI automation

Compensation Overview

$150k - $166k/yr

+ Commission

No H1B Sponsorship

Remote in USA + 1 more

More locations: Remote in Canada

Remote

US Citizenship, US Top Secret Clearance, Canada Citizenship, Canada Top Secret Clearance, UK Citizenship, UK Top Secret Clearance Required

Category
Sales & Account Management (1)
Required Skills
Hubspot
Salesforce
Requirements
  • 3+ years in B2B SaaS sales, preferably with experience in channel, partnerships, or selling into professional services
  • Proven ability to close consultative deals, manage a pipeline of strategic accounts, and grow relationships over time
  • Strong understanding of accounting firms- how they operate, generate revenue, and make technology decisions
  • Comfortable engaging with firm leaders, managing multi-threaded relationships, and helping partners build business cases internally
  • Highly organized, metrics-driven, and capable of thriving in a fast-paced, high-growth environment
  • Proficiency with CRM (Salesforce or Hubspot)
  • Experience with partner management or deal registration tools is a plus
Responsibilities
  • Land New Accounting Partners at Scale- Leverage and iterate on our playbook to rapidly identify, engage, and sign accounting firms that are a strong fit for Puzzle's platform and vision. Execute high-velocity partner acquisition while continuously improving our processes based on what works
  • Drive Expansion Within Firms- Collaborate with activated firms to identify client opportunities, support co-selling motions, and cross-thread relationships within larger organizations to grow Puzzle's footprint
  • Build High-Trust Relationships- Develop deep, consultative relationships with firm decision-makers. Act as a trusted advisor in helping them modernize workflows, improve client experience, and drive efficiency
  • Partner Pipeline Management- Maintain visibility into the full funnel of engaged firms, from initial outreach through client expansion. Track all partner activity and progression in CRM and forecast growth accurately. Help refine our processes as the program evolves
  • Surface Insights to GTM & Product- Bring back field insights to inform go-to-market strategy, messaging, and product roadmap. Actively contribute to program evolution based on what you hear in the market
  • Work Cross-Functionally- Coordinate closely with Marketing, Product, Success, and the broader Partner team to deliver a cohesive partner experience and support long-term firm-led growth
Desired Qualifications
  • Background in fintech, accounting tech, or direct experience working with or selling to accountants or bookkeepers

Puzzle.io provides a subscription-based financial management platform for startups, offering automated, real-time accounting and financial reporting. It uses AI to automate data entry and ensure accuracy, and features real-time financial statements, key metrics, and guided revenue recognition. A one-click tax package simplifies tax preparation, and integrations with Stripe and Brex enable seamless data flow. The platform also connects users with experienced tax experts and includes a spotlight tool to highlight changes in financial data for easy tracking. Puzzle.io aims to save startups time and money by delivering accurate, up-to-date financials and easier tax compliance, helping early-stage companies manage their finances more efficiently and scale.

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

Late Stage VC

Total Funding

$50M

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Founded

2019

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Accounting firms like Decimal partner with Puzzle for efficiency gains.
  • AI automates 85-95% of tasks, accelerating month-end closes by 50%.
  • $45M funding fuels AI-powered accounting expansion since 2019 launch.

What critics are saying

  • Intuit QuickBooks dominates 80% market, eroding Puzzle's share in 6-12 months.
  • Ramp's 2026 AI module steals integrations, slashing Puzzle's volume 40%.
  • OpenAI's 2026 API lets Xero commoditize Puzzle's tech in 12-24 months.

What makes Puzzle.io unique

  • Puzzle rebuilds general ledger from scratch for AI-native accrual automation.
  • Simultaneously supports cash and accrual accounting without spreadsheets.
  • Integrates natively with Stripe, Brex, Ramp, Mercury, and Gusto.

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6 month growth

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