Overview
This role owns the month-end, quarter-end, and annual close processes, ensuring US GAAP-compliant financial reporting and maintaining the internal control environment under SOX.
You will lead close execution with technical accounting depth across complex revenue recognition and lease accounting, and support SEC-ready reporting as disclosure obligations scale.
Responsibilities
- Own the monthly and quarterly close process end-to-end, delivering accurate GAAP financial statements within a 5-business-day close
- Apply technical accounting for complex areas including:
- ASC 606 revenue recognition
- SBC
- capitalized software
- ASC 842 lease accounting
- Design, document, and test SOX 404 controls in partnership with internal audit and external auditors; remediate deficiencies and maintain control matrices
- Prepare and review account reconciliations, flux analyses, and supporting schedules in NetSuite (or comparable ERP)
- Support SEC reporting requirements, including drafting footnotes and tie-outs for 10-K/10-Q filings as disclosure obligations scale
- Manage and develop a team of 2–3 staff and senior accountants, owning review quality and close calendar accountability
- Drive close automation and process improvements, including reducing manual journal entries and tightening ERP workflows
Requirements
- 5–8 years of combined public accounting and industry experience, including Big 4 or national firm audit background
- CPA license (active)
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
- Deep working knowledge of US GAAP, SOX 404 internal controls, and SEC reporting frameworks
- Hands-on ERP experience—NetSuite strongly preferred; advanced Excel and familiarity with close tools (BlackLine, FloQast, or similar)
- Experience managing direct reports and reviewing technical work product under deadline pressure
- Track record of improving close timelines, audit readiness, or process automation with measurable results
Preferred Qualifications
- Big Tech or high-growth SaaS experience
- Multi-entity/intercompany consolidation exposure
- Familiarity with tax provision (ASC 740) accounting
Reporting
- Reports to the Controller