Associate Director, Technical Accounting
About the role
The Associate Director, Technical Finance will oversee the technical integrity of the monthly reporting process, partner with Product and Business teams, lead the Global Technical Accounting function, and architect and oversee the Internal Control over Financial Reporting (ICFR) for technical accounting areas.
Responsibilities
Oversee the technical integrity of the monthly reporting process by providing expert US GAAP oversight on regional submissions.
Ensure that high-risk accounting areas are treated with technical precision.
Partner with Product and Business teams to assess the accounting implications of new product launches (including gross vs. net revenue, embedded derivatives, cost of sales vs OPEX classification etc) before they go live.
Own the resolution of technical accounting issues and judgmental estimates.
Lead the expansion and evolution of our global US GAAP reporting framework.
Author and maintain the Global Accounting Policy Manual to ensure consistency and compliance.
Architect and oversee the Internal Control over Financial Reporting (ICFR) for technical accounting areas.
Ensure that all complex accounting judgments are backed by robust, SOX-compliant documentation and that "Reviewer Controls" are designed with sufficient precision to meet public company standards.
Lead the preparation and defense of high-quality technical memos, ensuring all documentation meets PCAOB auditing standards regarding management’s estimates, assumptions, and data integrity.
Spearhead department-wide initiatives to mature the Controllership function, focusing on the automation of technical accounting workflows and the implementation of AI technology and new accounting standards.
Provide continuous technical guidance and training to regional finance teams, uplifting their capability to maintain high standards of financial control and reporting accuracy.
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
7+ years of professional experience in technical finance roles
Deep expertise in US GAAP standards with a proven ability to apply them to complex business transactions
Strong working knowledge of PCAOB Auditing Standards and SOX requirements
Qualifications
Demonstrated ability to work independently, navigate ambiguity, and thrive in a hyper-growth environment
Active CPA license or equivalent professional qualification
Prior experience at a Big Four accounting firm
Direct experience with the pre-IPO process and scaling finance functions for public market readiness
Strong "thought leadership" skills with a history of driving innovative solutions and influencing organizational change