We built GoGo for our own grandparents and were amazed to see it grow to touch the lives of hundreds of thousands of seniors across the United States and Canada. What shocked us then and it still does now, is that between 30 - 40% of our new signups have smartphones. We didn’t understand why. When we called and asked a few, they told us that Uber and Lyft had 'stopped working' for them.

After puzzling over that for months, we realized what the problem was.

Managing transportation - on Lyft, Uber, cab companies, etc is not easy. It’s a ‘self-serve’ experience. The ride requester has to be aware of things like the driver cancelling, getting lost, the driver arriving, the driver not-quite-being-lost-just-down-the-street-a-couple-houses.

Then add the complexities of smartphones: the user has to be on top of updating their own credit card - making sure the pickup pin is in the correct spot - typing in both where they are and where they’re going. All in all, there are about a dozen online and offline "micro steps" ride requesters have to take to get a ride. And god help anyone who needs to remember their Apple iCloud password to update an app.

We didn't know this when we started, but it turns out that ordering and managing a ride gets more difficult the older you get, almost in the same way that driving a car gets more difficult the older you get.

What gets us excited now (and what we’re hiring for) is that technically this ‘self-management problem’ doesn’t just stop at rides. There are lots of things that get harder to do as you age. People have known this for a long time and that’s inspired a lot of the solutions that older adults currently have.

Based a lot on the experiences we’ve had so far, we believe that by becoming the ‘management layer’ for the things that older adults struggle with as they age we have a better chance to offer older citizens independence without having to ask them to move out of their homes.

Within the next ten years the number of people over the age of 65 will be larger than the number of people under 18 for the first time in history. 11,000,000 people over the age of 75 will stop driving due to age related cognitive or physical decline. When they stop driving, they’ll be forced to rely on friends and family, live in a community, or have caregivers. GoGo is working to make sure that losing your youth doesn’t mean losing your independence.

Joining us at this time is a really exciting opportunity for folks looking to make meaningful impact on people’s lives. We’re a small team that’s built a profitable and fast-growing business over the last three years. Now we’re looking for partners to join us as we make GoGo a household name.

Anyone joining GoGo at this phase of the company will have a huge and life changing level of impact on a size-able and growing user base. We want people to have rich and meaningful lives at any age. We’re bringing people freedom and hope, one life at a time.

Job Summary

As Senior Accountant, you'll head up the accounting operations including monthly/quarterly close processes, financial reporting, and audit coordination while ensuring GAAP compliance. You'll manage AR/AP processes, develop accounting policies, and provide strategic financial insights to leadership, balancing meticulous attention to detail with big-picture thinking. 

The ideal candidate brings 5-7 years of accounting experience across both large corporations and startups, demonstrates exceptional remote work capabilities, and possesses strong leadership skills to mentor a small, versatile team. This role offers the opportunity to significantly impact our financial foundation while partnering with leadership on strategic initiatives in our collaborative, innovative environment. The position reports to the Director of Finance.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee the monthly, quarterly, and annual accounting close processes, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and compliance with GAAP
• Manage accounts receivable, accounts payable, and bill pay processes, implementing improvements for efficiency and accuracy
• Develop and maintain accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements
• Prepare and analyze financial statements, reports, and metrics for senior leadership, highlighting key insights and trends
• Lead the coordination of annual audits, including preparation of audit schedules and working with external auditors
• Supervise, mentor, and develop accounting staff, providing guidance and performance feedback
• Manage cash flow and ensure adequate cash availability for operational needs
• Reconcile complex accounts and investigate discrepancies, implementing corrective measures when necessary
• Partner with the Finance team on budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis to support strategic decision-making
• Maintain and enhance accounting systems, identifying opportunities for automation and process improvement

Skills & Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA preferred
• 5-7 years of progressive accounting experience with demonstrated mastery of accounting principles
• Deep knowledge of accounting processes and GAAP requirements with ability to apply them in practical situations
• Experience working in both large (Fortune 500) companies and smaller startups, demonstrating adaptability across diverse environments
• Proven experience managing or overseeing AR, AP, Bill Pay, and amortization schedules
• Strong understanding of the relationship between accounting and finance functions, with experience partnering across departments
• Experience with QuickBooks or other accounting software and demonstrated ability to self-teach new applications
• Experience or desire to manage and mentor team members, with capability to lead a small team
• Bonus points:
  • Experience with ERP systems
  • Knowledge of tax compliance requirements and experience with tax filing
  • Experience with financial reporting

Benefits

• Healthcare Insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision)
• 8 Paid company holidays + 4 Float days
• Personal Time-off of 15 days
• 401k Plan
• Parental leave

Today we're mainly a Javascript shop with Typescript Node.js on the backend and Vue.js on the frontend. We use MySQL as our database and everything is hosted in Docker on Google + AWS. We do a lot of work with various API's and in some cases we have to build our own API for third party services. We're exploring GraphQL, Kubernetes, Jenkins and more. We care very much about building things correctly, because one mishap can really impact a lot of people - so we take our time and do it right.