Director, Technical Accounting

Role Overview

• Serve as one of the Company's principal technical accounting authorities, providing expert guidance on complex accounting matters, including revenue recognition, equity transactions, leases, business combinations, and emerging issues
• Partner with business teams to assess accounting implications of new products, business models, partnerships, and strategic transactions before they are executed
• Embed with functional teams across the organization to provide real-time accounting consultation and build strong working relationships with business partners
• Foster a culture of excellence, continuous learning, and collaboration
• Establish and maintain comprehensive accounting policies, procedures, and technical accounting memos that ensure compliance with US GAAP
• Lead the evaluation and implementation of new or revised accounting standards, including impact assessments, policy development, and cross-functional education
• Oversee the preparation of technical accounting documentation for annual financial statements, including footnote disclosures and supporting schedules
• Drive automation and process improvements across the technical accounting function, leveraging technology to enhance efficiency and scalability
• Present technical accounting findings and recommendations to senior leadership, distilling complex matters into clear, actionable insights
• Monitor regulatory developments and industry trends, proactively identifying potential impacts on the company's accounting and financial reporting
• Support special projects, including system implementations, internal control enhancements, and others as needed
• Develop talent across the broader finance organization through training, mentorship, and technical accounting guidance

Requirements

• A minimum of 10+ years of progressive accounting experience with at least 4-6 years in leadership roles or working in areas that emphasize cross-functional collaboration
• Accounting Advisory experience or National Office tour in a Big 4 public accounting firm highly preferred
• Have substantial experience working at or with high-growth technology companies
• Possess deep expertise in US GAAP accounting and reporting requirements, with proven ability to research and document complex accounting conclusions
• Experience with complex accounting transactions and technical GAAP research, including expert understanding of US GAAP (ASC 606, ASC 842, and ASC 718)
• Experience working w/ multi-national entities and a strong understanding of consolidated financial reporting, including functional currency analysis
• Experience coaching team members through technical accounting challenges
• Proven successful project management skills. Ability to represent leadership on projects within multiple areas, interfacing with project managers, finance teams, and middle management
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal abilities, with a focus on ethical conduct and integrity.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary and equity
• Medical, dental, and vision (subsidized cost)
• Health savings accounts (HSA), flexible spending accounts (FSA), and dependent care FSAs (DCFSA)
• Retirement plan options, including 401(k) and Roth 401(k)
• Unlimited paid time off (PTO)
• 14 paid company holidays per year