Overview
This role owns core accounting operations for a technology business, including month-end and period close, reconciliations, revenue and expense accounting, financial reporting, and control documentation under US GAAP.
The position is central to SEC-ready reporting and SOX compliance. It partners with finance, legal, audit, and business teams to resolve complex accounting issues, strengthen controls, and deliver reliable financial information on schedule.
Responsibilities
- Lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual close process, including journal entries, account reconciliations, accruals, flux analysis, and close-calendar management
- Prepare and review US GAAP financial statements, management reporting, footnote support, and SEC reporting schedules in partnership with corporate finance and external auditors
- Manage SOX control activities, including control design, evidence collection, deficiency remediation, and coordination with internal and external audit teams
- Oversee accounting for revenue, stock-based compensation, leases, fixed assets, prepaid expenses, and other complex transactions under applicable US GAAP guidance
- Maintain and improve accounting policies, procedures, and technical memoranda; research new FASB and SEC guidance and assess business impact
- Administer and optimize ERP and close-management workflows, using systems such as NetSuite, SAP, Workiva, BlackLine, or comparable platforms
- Coach accounting staff, review workpapers, and coordinate cross-functional projects that improve reporting accuracy, close speed, and audit readiness
Requirements
- 5–8 years of progressive accounting experience, including public-company, SEC reporting, SOX, or high-growth technology experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
- Strong command of US GAAP, SEC reporting requirements, internal controls, and technical accounting research
- Hands-on experience managing month-end and year-end close, account reconciliations, audit support, and financial statement preparation
- Proficiency with ERP and financial reporting systems such as NetSuite, SAP, Oracle, Workiva, BlackLine, or equivalent tools
- Advanced Excel skills, including pivot tables, lookups, and financial analysis; experience with close automation or reporting analytics preferred
Preferred Qualifications
- CPA license or active pursuit strongly preferred
- CPA certification, Big Four or public accounting experience
- SaaS revenue recognition experience
- IPO readiness experience
- Multi-entity accounting experience
- Experience with SOX 404 compliance
Compensation & Benefits
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Location
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