Director, Accounting

About the role

Tempo Software is a PE-backed SaaS company (~$200M+ ARR) in the Atlassian ecosystem with 9 global legal entities across multiple currencies and jurisdictions. The Director of Accounting is a senior, hands-on leadership role within the Finance team, reporting to the VP Controller. This person leads the accounting team through month-end close, owns accounting operations, and plays a key role in audit, compliance, and strategic finance projects. We're looking for a player-coach — someone who rolls up their sleeves, gets things done, and brings a proactive, solutions-oriented mindset to everything they touch.

Responsibilities

• Close & Reporting
  • Lead the accounting team through the monthly close across 9 entities and multiple currencies, driving accuracy, timeliness, and continuous improvement
  • Own the close checklist and reconciliation workflows, leveraging close management tooling to maintain visibility and accountability
  • Partner with FP&A on pre- and post-close review meetings, including revenue and variance analysis
  • Manage intercompany eliminations and ensure consistency across entities, including structures involving transfer pricing and IP royalty arrangements
• Accounting Operations
  • Oversee AP workflows, including vendor invoice processing, purchase order approvals, and domestic and international contractor payments
  • Coordinate international payroll submissions and commission payments with third-party payroll providers
  • Serve as a day-to-day point of contact for banking operations, lender reporting, and investor reporting requirements
• Audit & Technical Accounting
  • Lead the annual audit process end-to-end, including PBC list management, auditor correspondence, and resolution of technical accounting topics such as revenue recognition under ASC 606, impairment, intangible amortization, deferred revenue, and foreign currency
  • Own multi-entity compliance and intercompany reconciliations, and liaise with external advisors including auditors and legal counsel as needed
• Strategic Projects
  • Lead the build-out of transaction-level GL infrastructure to support financial reporting quality and due diligence readiness, maintaining data integrity across a high volume of transactions and multiple entities
  • Drive process documentation and internal controls with a focus on building audit-ready infrastructure that can withstand rigorous external scrutiny
  • Partner with the VP Controller and cross-functional stakeholders on systems implementations and process improvement initiatives, bringing experience navigating mid-stream system changes and integrations
• Team Leadership
  • Manage and develop 1–2 accountants as a true player-coach — you're in the work alongside the team, not just reviewing it
  • Bring a proactive, get-it-done attitude that sets the tone for the team

Requirements

• 7–10 years of progressive accounting experience, ideally with a mix of public accounting and SaaS or tech industry background
• CPA required
• Strong technical accounting skills under US GAAP, with particular depth in ASC 606 revenue recognition, multi-currency consolidations, intercompany accounting, and deferred revenue
• Experience working in a PE-backed environment and comfort interfacing with external auditors, lenders, and investors
• NetSuite experience preferred; familiarity with close management, reconciliation, or billing tools a plus
• Advanced Excel skills, including the ability to build and maintain complex models and reconciliations
• A hands-on, proactive mindset — you see what needs to be done and you do it

Benefits

• Remote First work environment
• Unlimited vacation in most of our locations
• Great benefits including health, dental, vision and savings plan
• Perks such as training reimbursement, WFH reimbursement, and more
• Diverse and dynamic teams with challenging and exciting work
• An opportunity to have a real impact on our business
• A great range of social activities (both in person and virtual)
• Optional in-person meet-ups and the ability to travel to our international offices
• Employee referral program

Impact: Work on meaningful products that empower enterprise users and improve productivity.

Innovation: Be part of a culture that values creativity and innovation, with opportunities to make a real impact.

Collaboration: Join a supportive, collaborative team that values openness, communication, and a continuous learning environment.

Growth: Opportunities for professional development, including conferences, courses, and mentorship.