Senior Director, Assistant Controller

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Lead and oversee the monthly, quarterly, and annual global closing processes across all entities and currencies.

• Take ownership of technical accounting research and its application regarding revenue recognition, leases, stock-based compensation, business combinations, and foreign currency translation.

• Manage and mentor accounting managers, senior accountants, and staff accountants.

• Supervise the consolidation of international subsidiaries, intercompany eliminations, transfer pricing coordination, and multi-currency reporting.

• Oversee the external audit process and maintain relationships with independent audit firms.

• Collaborate with FP&A on actuals, forecasts, and management reporting.

• Drive improvements and automation throughout the record-to-report cycle.

• Manage equity compensation accounting and administration, including RSU and option accounting, reporting, and oversight of 409A valuations.

• Review technical accounting memos and documentation for judgmental positions.

• Support M&A due diligence and integration, treasury and banking relationships, and financial due diligence requests.

• Ensure compliance with local statutory reporting and tax obligations across various international jurisdictions.

• Advocate for automation, AI-enabled solutions, and innovative technologies in accounting operations.

• Utilize offshore and outsourced resources while upholding controls and quality standards.

• Build, coach, and cultivate a high-performing accounting team.

• Oversee payroll operations, tax compliance, general ledger reconciliations, and coordination with HR/People.

• Manage accounts payable, treasury, cash management, banking relationships, cash forecasting, and disbursement controls.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance is required.

• CPA is strongly preferred.

• A minimum of 10 years of progressive accounting experience, including both public accounting and industry experience.

• Experience in the SaaS or software industry is strongly preferred.

• Familiarity with multi-entity, international organizations is essential.

• Experience with multi-currency consolidation and reporting for foreign subsidiaries.

• Extensive knowledge of U.S. GAAP is required.

• Practical experience applying ASC 606 and other complex technical accounting standards.

• Proven experience in people management, building, and developing high-performing accounting teams.

• Strong aptitude for systems.

• Experience with modern ERP platforms such as NetSuite, Workday, or Oracle is advantageous.

• Familiarity with close management or automation tools is a plus.

• Excellent communication skills to convey complex accounting matters to non-accounting stakeholders and senior leadership.

• High attention to detail and the ability to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced, evolving environment.

• Authorization to work legally in the United States is required.

• Must not require current or future sponsorship to work legally in the United States.

🏝️ Benefits

• Opportunities for career investment and professional development.

• An inclusive workplace culture that emphasizes diversity, equity, and inclusion.

• Equal opportunities for success and growth.

• Consideration of applicants with criminal records on a case-by-case basis.