Director of Accounting

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes with an emphasis on accuracy, timeliness, predictability, and scalability
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to achieve a clean, efficient, and highly controlled close environment
• Establish best-in-class accounting operations and reporting processes capable of supporting a scaled SaaS business with International operations
• Oversee all aspects of the general ledger, account reconciliations, accruals, payroll accounting, fixed assets, prepaid expenses, and equity accounting
• Ensure management reporting packages are complete, accurate, and decision-useful for executive leadership
• Oversee Accounts Payable
• Technical Accounting & Compliance
• Serve as the organization’s internal subject matter expert on US GAAP and SaaS accounting practices
• Lead technical accounting assessments and policy development related to: ASC 606 revenue recognition, ASC 340-40 (Contracts with Customers - Contracts Costs), Business combinations and purchase accounting, Equity and stock-based compensation, Capitalized software development costs, Lease accounting (ASC 842)
• Ensure compliance with all applicable accounting standards, policies, and internal controls
• Lead external audit coordination and technical accounting reviews with audit partners and advisors
• Maintain audit-ready processes and supporting documentation across all accounting functions
• Ai, Automation & Finance Transformation
• Champion the adoption of AI-enabled workflows and intelligent automation across the accounting and finance organization
• Identify opportunities to leverage AI and modern finance technologies to improve close efficiency, reconciliation processes, variance analysis, reporting accuracy, and operational scalability
• Partner with Finance Systems and business stakeholders to modernize reporting architecture and reduce manual accounting processes
• Drive the development of scalable, data-driven reporting and analytical capabilities that enhance financial visibility and decision-making
• Evaluate emerging finance technologies and implement practical, high-impact automation solutions that improve efficiency, controls, and business insight
• Systems, Controls & Scalability
• Evaluate, optimize, and automate accounting workflows and systems to improve efficiency and reduce manual processes
• Strengthen internal controls, accounting policies, and audit readiness across the organization
• Partner with FP&A, Legal, Revenue Operations, HR, and operational leaders to improve business processes and financial visibility
• Lead ERP optimization initiatives and support future finance systems implementations and integrations

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA required
• 10+ years of progressive accounting experience, including leadership within high-growth SaaS or technology companies
• Combination of Big 4/public accounting and industry experience is preferred
• Deep technical accounting knowledge and strong understanding of US GAAP
• Significant experience with SaaS revenue recognition and subscription-based business models
• Proven track record improving and scaling accounting operations in complex, fast-growing environments
• Experience supporting M&A transactions, financial diligence, and post-acquisition integrations
• Strong understanding of internal controls, audit processes, and financial reporting best practices
• Experience with ERP systems such as NetSuite and modern finance technology ecosystems
• Demonstrated interest and experience leveraging AI, automation, and advanced reporting tools within finance and accounting workflows
• Strong executive communication skills with the ability to partner effectively across leadership teams
• Demonstrated ability to lead through change while maintaining operational discipline and attention to detail
• Multi-entity/currency & international accounting experience
• Demonstrates fluency with AI tools and workflows, applying them pragmatically to accelerate work while exercising sound judgment about when and how to use them