Senior Director, Assistant Controller

Responsibilities

• Partner with the Controller to lead the global accounting function and shape the controllership roadmap.
• Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual close activities, including accruals, balance sheet reconciliations, and financial statement flux analysis.
• Prepare financial statements, including equity rollforwards and cash flow statements.
• Lead accounting operations across the general ledger, accounts payable, payroll, and equity administration.
• Lead intercompany and international accounting, including third-party accounting teams and intercompany funding.
• Serve as the technical accounting and US GAAP/IFRS subject matter expert.
• Review complex transactions and business initiatives, research accounting issues, and prepare technical accounting memos.
• Operationalize accounting policies and ensure their consistent application.
• Strengthen the internal control environment through SOX readiness, process documentation, control design, and remediation.
• Lead and coordinate the annual external audit.
• Design scalable accounting processes for a high-growth SaaS environment.
• Improve workflows and implement systems optimization and AI automation across accounting operations.
• Partner on ERP enhancements, integrations, and reporting improvements.
• Build management reporting and KPIs for the accounting organization.
• Mentor, develop, and retain a high-performing accounting team.
• Serve as a trusted partner to leadership while balancing governance with practical problem solving.

Requirements

• 12+ years of progressive accounting experience, including Big 4 public accounting and industry leadership experience in a multi-entity, public-company SOX environment.
• Hands-on systems orientation and experience improving ERP workflows, reporting, and accounting automation.
• Experience with NetSuite or a similar ERP.
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP, IFRS, foreign currency accounting, internal controls, close processes, and financial reporting requirements.
• Demonstrated success leading teams through scale, process improvement, and organizational change.
• Experience building and improving accounting operations in a fast-paced SaaS or technology company.
• Proven ability to partner cross-functionally and influence outcomes across Finance and broader business functions.
• Strong executive presence, sound judgment, and clear communication with senior leaders and auditors.
• Ability to move between strategic leadership and detailed execution with a high degree of ownership.

Compensation and Benefits

• Zone 1: San Francisco/Bay Area or NYC Metropolitan Area, Boston, Seattle — $214,800–$295,350.
• Zone 2: Irvine, LA, Monterey, Santa Barbara, Santa Rosa, Austin, Portland, Philadelphia, Chicago — $193,400–$265,870.
• Zone 3: All other US locations — $182,600–$251,020.
• Compensation ranges include a 20% bonus target.
• Benefits include restricted stock units, health, vision, dental insurance, and mental health benefits.