Director, Technical Accounting and Financial Reporting
Leads Brex’s global financial reporting and technical accounting framework, advising on complex transactions, product launches, regulatory reporting, and internal controls. The role requires a CPA, 10+ years of experience, strong US GAAP expertise, and financial-services accounting knowledge.
About the job
Responsibilities
- Oversee the end-to-end global financial reporting function, including consolidated and entity-only US GAAP financial statements.
- Lead regulated entity reporting and ensure compliance with evolving regulations.
- Evaluate complex, non-routine transactions and provide technical accounting guidance and disclosure recommendations.
- Develop GAAP accounting policies and support post-merger integration and product launches.
- Maintain corporate accounting policies and lead implementation of new FASB and SEC standards.
- Design and mature internal controls for Capital One financial reporting standards and SOX requirements.
- Partner with Product, Engineering, Legal, and other teams on accounting for new products and business-model changes.
- Support timely close through journal entries, reconciliations, variance analytics, and coordination with FP&A.
- Deliver process improvements through automation, AI initiatives, and cross-functional collaboration.
Requirements
- BA/BS degree, preferably in Business, Finance, or Accounting.
- CPA license.
- 10+ years of experience, including significant Big Four accounting firm experience and/or leadership in high-growth companies.
- Strong technical accounting and financial reporting knowledge under US GAAP.
- Deep understanding of financial services, credit card processing, or payment-related accounting.
- Ability to translate complex accounting concepts into actionable insights for non-finance partners.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle difficult situations professionally.
- Innovative approach and willingness to develop creative solutions.
- Ownership mentality and commitment to career growth.
- Experience implementing and improving business processes and systems.
- Knowledge of DFIN, Workiva, or similar financial reporting platforms.
Nice-to-haves
- Experience in a public-company environment.
- Advanced data analytics proficiency and a product mindset toward accounting systems.
- Experience applying AI to financial reporting or research processes.
Compensation
- Expected salary range: $252,216–$315,270 USD.
- Equity and other compensation may be provided as part of the total compensation package.
Skills
US GAAP, Technical Accounting, Financial Reporting, Fasb, Sec Standards, Sox, CPA, Dfin, Workiva, Data Analytics, AI, FP&A
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