Director, Accounting

Role Overview

• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing accounting operations team, including payroll, accounts payable, and financial systems.
• Establish and monitor KPIs to assess team performance and ensure alignment with department and company goals.
• Set strategy and execution plan for department to achieve mid-term team results (> 3 mos). Define strategy for the team in alignment with stakeholders, company-wide priorities, and customer needs.
• Oversee the monthly close process, ensuring accurate and timely reconciliations of key accounts.
• Optimize workflows and processes to improve efficiency, reduce manual effort, and mitigate risk.
• Implement and maintain robust internal controls to ensure compliance with SOX and other regulatory requirements.
• Drive the effective use of technology, including ERP systems (e.g., NetSuite), expense management tools (e.g., Expensify, Brex), and payroll platforms.
• Collaborate with IT and finance teams to evaluate, implement, and integrate new systems as needed to support scaling operations.
• Identify and lead initiatives to automate manual processes in payroll, AP, and expense management.
• Develop and document policies, procedures, and best practices to support scalability and readiness for public company reporting.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP, tax regulations, and other relevant financial reporting standards.
• Partner with the technical accounting team and external advisors to prepare for IPO readiness, focusing on operational processes and controls.
• Partner with treasury, tax, and other stakeholders to align accounting operations with overall company objectives.
• Support internal and external audits, addressing operational accounting inquiries and ensuring timely resolution of findings.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (CPA preferred).
• 10+ years of progressive experience in accounting operations, with at least 5 years in leadership roles.
• Strong understanding of GAAP, financial controls, and accounting operations best practices.
• Experience with ERP systems (NetSuite preferred) and tools like Expensify, Ramp, or Brex.
• Proven ability to lead process improvements, implement controls, and drive efficiency in a scaling environment.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate across teams.
• Experience preparing for IPO or operating in a public company environment is a plus.

Tech Stack

• ERP

Benefits

• equity + benefits