# Senior Director, Assistant Controller

**Company:** [Launchdarkly](https://hotfix.jobs/companies/launchdarkly)
**Location:** Remote
**Role:** Finance & Accounting
**Salary:** $183k – $295k/yr
**Experience:** 12+ years
**Skills:** US GAAP, ifrs, NetSuite, sox, ERP, Financial Reporting, technical accounting, Internal Controls, accounting automation, foreign currency accounting, intercompany accounting, financial statements, accounts payable, Payroll, general ledger
**Posted:** 2026-08-03

> Leads global controllership operations, financial close and reporting, technical accounting, SOX controls, audit coordination, and accounting automation. Requires 12+ years of progressive experience, Big 4 and industry leadership exposure, strong US GAAP/IFRS expertise, and experience scaling SaaS accounting organizations.

## Job Description

## 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.

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