Director Accounting- CPA

Your opportunity

We are looking for a highly motivated and organized individual to be a key member of the Controllership team. As a key position, this individual will be responsible for overseeing the monthly close process as well as driving a culture of continuous improvement. You will coordinate cross-functionally with Technical Accounting, FP&A, Legal, Payroll/HR, and all internal accounting departments.

You will be successful in this role if you have a solid understanding of GAAP, a strong attention to detail, highly organized, refined leadership, and work effectively under time constraints.

What you'll do

• Manage end to end monthly accounting close and consolidation process
• Perform reviews of accounting journal entries, workbooks, reconciliations, and fluctuations
• Operationalize accounting policies, continue to improve operational accounting process and system changes
• Facilitate cross-functional communication and alignment
• Identify and drive process improvements and automation projects to accelerate close timeline
• Coordinate with Technical Accounting on appropriate accounting for transactions
• Manage external audit requests
• Assist with other projects and responsibilities as required

This role requires

• 10+ years of combined accounting management and related experience across public companies and the Big 4 audit and accounting advisory practices
• Thorough understanding of accounting close and financial reporting processes
• Great communicator and organizational skills
• Leader who is adept to manage and motivate team members
• Ability to think critically, multitask, prioritize, and organize efficiently with minimal oversight
• Challenging and continuous improvement mindset
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage competing priorities
• Prior experience working with US based corporations
• Relevant work experience with a professional IT services company or SaaS software provider
• Strong US GAAP foundation
• US CPA qualified

Bonus points if you have

• Netsuite, Coupa and Blackline experience
• Strong proficiency in MS Excel