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Director, Accounting

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You will lead the global accounting function, overseeing the integrity and accuracy of the company's financial reporting, close processes, and compliance framework. You will manage day-to-day accounting operations while building scalable processes that support a high-growth SaaS environment. You will partner closely with Finance, FP&A, Legal, and business leaders to ensure alignment between operational activities and financial outcomes. In this hands-on leadership role, you will both guide the team and actively contribute to key deliverables such as month-end close, audits, and technical accounting matters. You will play a central role in managing the close process, preparing for and leading annual audits, and continuously improving accounting operations, while driving cross-functional alignment and maintaining strong internal controls and compliance standards.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the global accounting function
  • Oversee the integrity and accuracy of financial reporting, close processes, and compliance framework
  • Manage day-to-day accounting operations
  • Build scalable accounting processes supporting a high-growth SaaS environment
  • Partner with Finance, FP&A, Legal, and business leaders to align operational activities with financial outcomes
  • Manage the month-end and quarter-end close process
  • Prepare for and lead annual audits
  • Handle technical accounting matters
  • Drive cross-functional alignment and maintain strong internal controls and compliance standards
  • Lead and develop the accounting team

Requirements

  • 8–10+ years of progressive accounting experience, including leadership roles within a SaaS or technology-driven organization
  • Strong expertise in US GAAP, financial reporting, and month-end and quarter-end close processes
  • Experience leading teams and developing talent
  • Experience in SaaS accounting, including revenue recognition (ASC 606), subscription models, and billing integrations (highly preferred)
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting required; CPA strongly preferred
  • Experience with ERP systems such as NetSuite or similar
  • Familiarity with financial reporting and consolidation tools
  • Experience partnering with FP&A systems such as Adaptive or Anaplan is a plus
  • Proven experience leading annual audits and working with external auditors
  • Strong understanding of internal controls and compliance frameworks
  • Track record of implementing process improvements that enhance scalability and efficiency

Benefits

  • Variable incentive pay component
  • Flexible work options
  • Medical insurance
  • Dental insurance

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