Director, Accounting
Skills
About the Role
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.
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
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
Benefits
- Variable incentive pay component
- Flexible work options
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
