Director of Accounting

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Illinois, +1 more state.

📋 Description

• Oversee, guide, and cultivate a high-performing accounting team

• Collaborate with the Controller and other functional leaders in Technical Accounting & Reporting, Tax, and Treasury

• Establish succession planning and talent development initiatives

• Take ownership of the monthly, quarterly, and annual closing processes

• Work with the Controller to devise a strategy for shortening the monthly close cycle

• Manage the general ledger, accounts payable, payroll, and other essential accounting operations

• Promote automation and process enhancements throughout record-to-report cycles, including software capitalization and variance analysis

• Design, execute, and uphold an internal control framework that meets SOX standards

• Enhance ERP and related technologies for effective reporting and decision-making

• Ensure adherence to US GAAP and internal policies

• Collaborate across functions on enterprise system projects

• Create and document standard operating processes and policies suitable for public companies

⛳️ Requirements

• A minimum of 10 years of progressive accounting leadership experience in a rapidly growing SaaS or technology firm

• CPA certification and experience in a Big 4 public accounting firm are highly preferred

• Proven track record of leading accounting teams through IPO readiness and/or operating within a public company

• Extensive knowledge of US GAAP and SOX compliance

• Technical accounting proficiency

• Strong understanding of best practices for public companies

• Demonstrated ability to build, lead, and grow high-performing teams

• Experience in implementing scalable systems and processes

• Strong business acumen with the capacity to translate technical accounting into actionable insights for senior management

• Outstanding communication, executive presence, and skills in cross-functional collaboration

• Familiarity with NetSuite, Workday, FloQast, Ramp, and Tipalti

🏝️ Benefits

• Performance-based bonus

• Equity

• Comprehensive benefits program