Head of Technical Accounting and Reporting

Responsibilities

Technical Accounting

• Serve as the subject matter expert on complex accounting matters, researching and documenting positions under U.S. GAAP and, where applicable, IFRS.
• Prepare technical accounting memos on significant and non-routine transactions, including business combinations, equity and stock-based compensation, leases, and revenue arrangements.
• Partner with Product, Sales, Legal, Partnerships, Corporate Accounting, and Revenue Accounting teams to assess and operationalize the accounting for new products, partnerships, pricing structures, and commercial arrangements.
• Monitor, assess, and implement new accounting standards and pronouncements.
• Partner with external auditors and technical accounting consultants to resolve accounting questions and audit inquiries.
• Evaluate differences between U.S. GAAP and IFRS relevant to company operations, including dual-reporting, statutory, and foreign-subsidiary requirements.
• Own accounting policies and related controls for leases, stock-based compensation, business combinations, and revenue recognition.
• Assess complex and non-standard contracts, including custom terms, usage-based pricing, and partner/reseller arrangements, and work with Revenue Accounting to operationalize conclusions.

Financial Reporting and Controls

• Own the preparation and review of internal and external financial statements and footnote disclosures.
• Design, implement, and maintain a scalable internal control environment, including key process and control documentation, in preparation for public-company readiness and SOX compliance.
• Lead technical accounting and reporting workstreams supporting IPO readiness, including registration statement disclosures, coordination with underwriters and auditors, and remediation of legacy accounting positions.
• Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes while improving accuracy, efficiency, and timeliness.
• Develop and maintain accounting policies and procedures.
• Prepare reporting and analysis for senior leadership, the board, investors, and lenders.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• CPA required.
• 15+ years of progressive accounting experience, including public accounting and industry experience; Big Four experience preferred.
• Deep, current expertise in U.S. GAAP, including ASC 606 revenue recognition, with working knowledge of IFRS.
• Experience in a SaaS, technology, or other high-growth environment strongly preferred.
• Experience with technical accounting research and preparation of memos on complex, non-routine transactions.
• Working knowledge of internal controls and SOX.
• Experience supporting IPO readiness or public-company reporting is a strong plus.
• Strong understanding of business combinations, equity and stock-based compensation, leases, and revenue recognition.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to translate complex technical matters into clear, actionable guidance.
• Ability to build scalable processes and controls in an evolving environment.
• High degree of ownership, integrity, and attention to detail.

Compensation and Benefits

• Annual salary: $224,000–$336,000 USD.