Director, Financial Reporting & Technical Accounting

Overview

This role serves as the organization’s subject matter expert for technical accounting and financial reporting, owning accounting for and reporting on complex transactions. The position also oversees technical accounting, leads external reporting, and manages the Equity function with one direct report (Equity Manager).

Responsibilities

• Serve as subject matter expert on technical accounting, providing proactive guidance on complex transactions, new business initiatives, and evolving accounting standards.
• Research, analyze, and document technical accounting conclusions for non-standard transactions in position papers suitable for auditor, lender, and board scrutiny.
• Own Purchase Price Accounting for current and future M&A transactions.
• Manage the financial reporting process to ensure compliance with US GAAP and management reporting requirements.
• Prepare and own annual audited financial statements and footnotes, and help manage the annual audit in collaboration with external auditors.
• Oversee end-to-end financial reporting for GAAP financials, including preparation of financial packages for quarterly debt covenant reporting.
• Partner with FP&A to contribute to the Monthly Reporting Package for the board.
• Own all accounting related to debt, including monthly entries and accounting for new or modified debt transactions, from structuring through ongoing measurement and disclosure.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Accounting, FP&A, Legal, Corporate Development, Tax, and external auditors to assess accounting implications of strategic and technical transactions.
• Manage and oversee the entire Equity process, including administration, accounting, and development of the Equity Manager.
• Maintain a strong control environment around financial reporting.
• Lead the Financial Reporting portion of a Maximor Implementation, driving automation and process improvements to streamline financial reporting.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting
• Active CPA license or equivalent professional certification
• 10+ years of combined public accounting and industry experience
• Deep technical accounting expertise and strong knowledge of US GAAP and reporting requirements, including ASC 805 and stock-based compensation
• Demonstrated ability to independently research, analyze, and document complex accounting issues
• Strong executive presence with exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Experience in a SOX-compliant environment with a solid understanding of internal controls
• Experience accounting for M&A transactions
• Experience with accounting for corporate debt and credit agreements, including debt modification and extinguishment analysis
• Ability to work on-site in Salt Lake City once a week OR ability to work remotely and travel in once a quarter

Preferred Qualifications

• Hedge accounting experience
• Experience with NetSuite or similar ERP
• Experience with equity administration and Shareworks
• Experience with Claude or other AI platforms

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive compensation.
• All full-time employees participate in an ownership program.
• Flexible work culture with remote, hybrid, and in-office collaboration spaces varying by role, team, and location.
• Generous time off, including local holidays and an annual “Dim the Lights” period in late December, when teams are encouraged to step back and recharge based on departmental needs.
• Comprehensive wellness programs and mental health support.
• Learning and development resources, including professional development tools and tuition reimbursement.
• The technology and tools needed to do your best work.
• Motivosity employee recognition program.

Location

• Salt Lake City (on-site once a week) OR remote with travel in once a quarter

Additional Information

• All employees must pass a background check as part of the hiring process.
• Identity verification measures may be used, and candidates may be asked to verify legal name, current physical location, and provide a valid contact number and residential address in accordance with local data privacy laws.
• Misrepresentation of personal or professional information will result in disqualification.
• The employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with applicable employment and anti-discrimination laws in every country where it operates.