Hello, I'm Kirill Babich

Finance Leader & Technology Executive

Welcome to my personal space on the web. I'm a finance leader with over a decade of experience building and scaling financial operations at global technology companies, currently establishing the finance foundation at Cursor (Anysphere).

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About Me

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I'm an accomplished finance leader with over a decade of experience building and scaling financial operations at global technology companies. I joined Cursor (Anysphere) in 2025 to establish and grow the company's accounting and finance foundation as it expands its mission of developing AI-powered developer tools.

From 2019 to 2025, I was Finance Lead and Corporate Controller at Grammarly, where I oversaw global finance operations during a period of rapid growth. I expanded the team from 5 to more than 25 specialists across FP&A, accounting, tax, treasury, and international operations.

Earlier, I spent nearly a decade at KPMG in San Francisco as a Senior Manager in the SaaS and financial services practice, advising both public and high-growth private companies through IPOs, complex technical accounting, and international reporting standards.

Core Expertise

Financial Operations FP&A Revenue Recognition Equity Accounting Treasury Internal Controls SaaS Finance IPO Readiness

15+

Years Experience

$200M

Series C Led

Pre-IPO

From early stage to IPO ready

Professional Biography

My journey in finance and technology

2025 - Present

Cursor (Anysphere)

Finance Leader

Establishing and growing the company's accounting and finance foundation as it expands its mission of developing AI-powered developer tools. Building scalable financial operations to support rapid growth in the AI development space.

2019 - 2025

Grammarly

Finance Lead & Corporate Controller

Oversaw global finance operations during a period of rapid growth. Expanded the team from 5 to more than 25 specialists across FP&A, accounting, tax, treasury, and international operations. Co-led Grammarly's $200M Series C financing, which brought the company's valuation to $13.1B.

  • Transitioned the company to a Big 4 audit firm
  • Redesigned equity programs to optimize the cap table
  • Implemented automation across core financial systems
  • Built international finance operations infrastructure
2010 - 2019

KPMG San Francisco

Senior Manager - SaaS & Financial Services

Advised both public and high-growth private companies through IPOs, complex technical accounting, and international reporting standards. Developed extensive expertise in revenue recognition, equity accounting, treasury, and internal controls.

  • Managed large audit teams across multiple client engagements
  • Mentored future finance leaders and developed talent pipelines
  • Specialized in SaaS revenue recognition and subscription models
  • Led IPO readiness assessments and technical accounting implementations

Education & Credentials

Executive MBA

Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania

Certified Public Accountant

Active CPA License

Background

Originally from Ukraine, now in San Francisco Bay Area

Latest Blog Posts and Articles

Thoughts, tutorials, and experiences

April 16, 2024 Career Development

From CPA to CFO: Charting the Path to Financial Leadership

A comprehensive guide to making the leap from certified public accountant to chief financial officer, covering the typical career trajectory and essential skills needed for financial leadership.

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February 26, 2025 AI & Finance

How AI Can Increase Working Capital: Practical Tips and Strategies

Panel discussion with top finance leaders exploring how GenAI is transforming working capital management, from Accounts Receivable to Accounts Payable optimization.

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July 22, 2025 Tax & Legal

The One Big Beautiful Bill Act Expands Favorable QSBS Treatment

Analysis of significant changes to qualified small business stock rules, modernizing and expanding favorable tax treatment for startup company stockholders and venture capital investors.

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Email

babichkirill@gmail.com

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Location

San Francisco, California