Accounting and AI Analyst
Who we are:
Formic is on a mission to reshape American manufacturing by making automation accessible to every factory. As labor constraints rise, costs increase, and global competition intensifies, automation is no longer optional for manufacturers that want to stay competitive.
We deliver automation through a Robotics-as-a-Service model that combines industrial robotics, proprietary software, and full-service support into a single, integrated solution. By removing the traditional barriers of cost, complexity, and risk, we enable manufacturers to deploy automation quickly and realize measurable gains in throughput, safety, and operational efficiency without large upfront capital investment.
Backed by leading investors including Lux Capital, Initialized Capital, Blackhorn Ventures, and Mitsubishi HC Capital North America, Formic is scaling rapidly and building the foundation for a new era of high-performance, Made in America production.
About the team:
Formic’s Finance team enables disciplined growth across our Robotics-as-a-Service platform. The team oversees capital strategy, treasury, credit, financial operations, compliance, accounting, and investor engagement. As Formic scales nationally, Finance ensures capital is deployed intelligently, portfolio performance remains strong, and the company maintains long-term financial resilience.
Finance operates at the center of strategy and execution. It connects operational performance to capital markets, aligns deployment velocity with balance sheet strength, and supports executive decision-making with rigorous financial insight.
About the role:
As an Accountant at Formic, you will support audit readiness, contribute to specialized accounting matters, and help modernize the finance function through AI-enabled tools and automation. You will work across core accounting responsibilities while gaining exposure to complex accounting areas and helping improve finance processes in a fast-growing, technology-enabled environment.
In this role you will:
- Prepare audit schedules, reconciliations, and supporting documentation to support internal and external audits
- Assist with responding to audit requests and maintaining organized audit documentation
- Support the development and strengthening of internal controls and accounting documentation
- Help improve audit preparation processes to increase efficiency and accuracy
- Maintain and review expense tracking, including policy adherence and process improvements
- Assist with research, documentation, and execution of technical accounting topics such as revenue recognition and R&D tax credit accounting
- Collaborate on accounting and reporting for complex transactions and new initiatives, including securitization-related reporting
- Support accurate application of accounting policies and procedures across financial processes
- Partner cross-functionally to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting
- Support monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes
- Identify opportunities to automate reconciliations, reporting, and other accounting workflows
- Assist with the implementation of AI-enabled accounting tools and finance systems
- Improve workflows to reduce manual processes and increase data accuracy
- Contribute ideas to improve efficiency and automation within the Finance team as systems and processes evolve
What makes you a great fit:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
- 2–5+ years of accounting experience, preferably including public accounting experience
- Strong understanding of US GAAP or relevant accounting standards
- Experience supporting audits and financial reporting processes
- Experience working with automation tools, financial systems, or AI applications within finance
- Strong analytical skills and advanced proficiency in Excel
- Experience with ERP systems such as NetSuite, SAP, or Oracle
- Exposure to technical accounting areas such as revenue recognition (ASC 606), lease accounting (ASC 842), or credit losses (ASC 326)
- Experience working in a high-growth or technology-driven company is a plus
- Advanced English proficiency required (C1 or equivalent), including the ability to prepare technical accounting documentation in English
- Ability to work regular business hours (8:00 AM to 5:00 PM EST or CST)
Compensation: Compensation for this remote contractor role will be determined based on the scope of work, level of responsibility, and the contractor’s experience. The final compensation structure will be outlined in the independent contractor agreement.
Our Total Rewards
At Formic, we believe people do their best work when they feel supported both professionally and personally. For international consultants, we offer a focused set of benefits and engagement perks designed to support flexibility, ownership, and impact, including:
- Equity in Formic: Participate in our stock option program and share in the success of a fast-growing start-up backed by leading global investors
- Home Office Stipend: A one-time allowance for fully remote and hybrid employees to support an at-home or on-the-road work setup
- Monthly Cell Phone Reimbursement: Monthly stipend toward personal phone and internet expenses
- Flexible Time Off: Take the time you need, when you need it, supported by our flexible PTO policy
Compensation Philosophy
Formic’s pay and equity packages are thoughtfully benchmarked against peer companies at a similar growth stage within each local market. Equity represents a meaningful part of our mutual investment: when Formic succeeds, so do you.
Final offers are customized based on experience, geographic location, and local market considerations, along with a candidate’s preferred balance of cash and equity. Our goal is to attract and reward top talent who will have significant impact, and we are open to thoughtful discussions to align on the right structure.
What we look for:
We’re building this company from the ground up, and every person we hire has an outsized impact on our culture, performance, and trajectory. While each team member brings unique strengths and perspectives, we look for people who align with our Operating Principles and embody them in action. If this sounds like you, Formic may be the right place for you!
- Fearless Optimism: You make bold bets and default optimistic. You believe in the mission, aren’t paralyzed by risk, and fear inaction more than failure. You see ambiguity as opportunity and bring energy to building what doesn’t yet exist.
- Create the Magic: You absorb complexity so customers don’t have to. Whether your customer is external or internal, you focus on delivering experiences that are clear, fast, value-added, and outcome-driven. You don’t say “not my job.” You make things work.
- Today, Not Tomorrow: You have a bias to action. You close the loop. You take extreme ownership. You understand that speed compounds, and you don’t confuse activity with results.
- Seek Truth: You think from first principles. You value data over ego and strong opinions loosely held. You’re willing to challenge assumptions, including your own, in pursuit of the best answer.
- Made of Rubber: You are resolute and adaptable. When things break or priorities shift, you rebound stronger. You treat setbacks as learning moments and move forward with grit.
- One Formic: You operate without silos. You practice radical helpfulness, document clearly, and make clean handoffs. You assume positive intent and prioritize team success over individual credit.
Equal Opportunity Employment:
Formic is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or religious creed, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, marital status, family or parental status, disability, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by law. All employment decisions are based on a person’s merit, business needs, and role requirements. If you require further accommodations or have questions regarding accessibility of our roles, please reach out to careers@formic.co.
AI Use:
At Formic, fairness and transparency are at the heart of our hiring process. We use AI-powered tools in some interviews to help our teams evaluate candidate responses, but all final hiring decisions are made by humans. You can learn more about how AI is used in our recruitment process by reviewing our AI Hiring Disclosure linked here.