Accounting Operations Lead (Controller Track)

Location: US-based (Remote or Los Angeles hybrid)
Salary: $100,000 – $115,000
Company: Pure
Website: https://collectpure.com
About Pure
Pure is an online marketplace for precious metals and rare coins. We facilitate high-volume trading of gold, silver, platinum, and palladium bullion between coin shops and institutional buyers.
Our platform processes over $500M in annual transaction volume that must be accurately reflected in our accounting systems.
Our accounting environment combines:

A proprietary internal marketplace platform
Custom API integrations into QuickBooks Online
High-volume payouts and wire activity
Rapid inventory turnover tied to precious metals pricing
We are a 10-person startup building the financial infrastructure for a modern metals marketplace.
This role will work directly with the Controller to operate and scale the accounting function, with a clear path to becoming Controller as the company grows.
The Role
We are looking for a highly detail-oriented Accounting Operations Lead who thrives in high-volume transactional environments and enjoys solving complex reconciliation and operational challenges.
This role sits at the center of our financial operations. You will manage the daily accounting workflows that support our marketplace while working closely with the Controller to ensure all transactions are accurately captured in our accounting systems.
This is a hands-on role, not a purely managerial position. The ideal candidate enjoys digging into data, reconciling complex transaction flows, and improving operational accounting processes.
What You'll Do
Operate Core Financial Workflows

Manage daily financial operations related to marketplace activity
Track incoming buyer payments and ensure proper transaction recording
Assist in managing daily seller payouts (150–250 per day)
Help oversee purchase order workflows and payment readiness
Maintain accurate operational trade records
Manage Transaction Tracking & Operational Accounting

Own and maintain the company’s trade activity logging process (Slack → Google Sheets workflow)
Ensure all marketplace trades are properly captured and reflected in operational records
Work closely with the Controller to ensure transactions flow accurately into QuickBooks Online
Assist with transaction classification and reconciliation support
Reconcile High-Volume Financial Activity

Investigate and match incoming wire transfers to underlying marketplace transactions
Assist with reconciling high-volume transactional flows between internal systems and accounting records
Identify discrepancies and help resolve operational accounting issues
Support Accounting Infrastructure

Work with the Controller to support improvements to our accounting automation and systems
Help monitor and validate data flowing from our internal platform (Nimbus) into QuickBooks
Support the development of more efficient operational accounting workflows
Assist With Financial Close & Reporting

Support month-end and quarterly reporting processes
Assist with financial statement preparation for investors
Help ensure accounting data remains accurate and complete
What Success Looks Like
Within the first 6 months, you will:

Take ownership of key operational accounting workflows
Reduce the Controller’s operational workload related to trade logging and payouts
Help maintain accurate transaction tracking across thousands of marketplace transactions
Become deeply familiar with the company’s transaction lifecycle and accounting structure
Over time, this role is expected to grow into the Controller position as the company scales and the accounting function expands.
Who You Are
You are an accountant who enjoys operational complexity, reconciliation challenges, and system-driven environments.
You thrive in environments where:

Systems are evolving
Transaction volume is high
Attention to detail matters enormously
You take pride in making financial data accurate and reliable.
Qualifications
Required

5+ years of accounting experience
Strong experience with QuickBooks Online, Google Sheets, Slack, Ramp
Strong knowledge of GAAP accrual accounting methods, as well as AP/AR
Extremely detail-oriented with strong reconciliation skills
Comfortable operating in high-volume transaction environments
Ability to work with large datasets and investigate discrepancies
Strong organizational and operational execution skills
Preferred

CPA or CPA-track
Public accounting experience
Experience in fintech, marketplaces, trading environments, or high-transaction businesses
Systems-oriented mindset with curiosity about automation, APIs, or data workflows
Startup experience
Compensation & Benefits

Salary: $100,000 – $115,000
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Cell phone stipend
Wellness benefits
Daily lunch benefit
2 weeks PTO
5 sick days
Why This Role Is Unique
This role offers a rare opportunity to sit at the center of a high-volume financial marketplace and help scale the accounting infrastructure behind it.
You will work directly with the Controller and gain deep exposure to:

Marketplace transaction accounting
Financial systems and automation
Precious metals trading infrastructure
Scaling accounting processes in a fast-growing company
For the right candidate, this role is a direct path to Controller.
Compensation Range: $100K - $115K