Overview
This role owns the day-to-day accounting close and financial reporting function, ensuring accuracy and completeness under US GAAP in a high-growth technology environment. You will serve as the anchor of the monthly, quarterly, and annual close, and help drive SOX compliance readiness and external audit execution.
The position partners closely with FP&A, revenue, and engineering leadership to ensure financial data is timely, controlled, and audit-ready, supporting SEC reporting requirements, board reporting, and scalable accounting infrastructure.
Responsibilities
- Own the monthly and quarterly close process, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and flux analysis across all major balance sheet and P&L accounts
- Prepare GAAP-compliant financial statements and supporting schedules for internal stakeholders and external auditors
- Lead technical accounting research on complex topics, including:
- ASC 606 revenue recognition
- ASC 842 leases
- Stock-based compensation under ASC 718
- Design, document, and operate SOX key controls; coordinate quarterly control testing and remediate deficiencies with process owners
- Manage external audit relationships, PBC request lists, and audit deliverables to keep engagement timelines on track
- Drive automation and systems improvements across the close, including NetSuite configurations, Flux reporting, and close-management tooling (e.g., BlackLine, FloQast)
- Supervise and mentor staff accountants, reviewing deliverables and building technical depth over time
Requirements
- 5–8 years of combined public accounting (Big 4 or national firm preferred) and industry accounting experience
- CPA license (active or in good standing) and Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
- Deep technical knowledge of US GAAP, including hands-on experience with ASC 606 revenue recognition
- Direct experience designing or operating SOX 404 controls and supporting external audits
- Proficiency with a major ERP (NetSuite, SAP, or Workday) and advanced Excel skills
- Track record of improving close efficiency, including compressing close timelines and/or automating reconciliations
Preferred Qualifications
- SEC reporting exposure (10-K/10-Q preparation)
- Equity/stock-comp administration experience
- Prior SaaS/technology industry experience
Compensation & Benefits
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Location
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