Job Profile Name Dir of Technical Accounting and Special Projects

Overview

A remote, USA-based organization is seeking a Director of Technical Accounting and Special Projects to enhance enterprise-wide accounting policies and lead key finance initiatives. This leadership role focuses on maintaining audit readiness as the business scales its marketplace and AI-driven capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Own accounting policy and technical guidance by monitoring evolving standards and translating them into consistent accounting positions.
• Evaluate complex transactions early by partnering cross-functionally to assess new revenue streams, product changes, contracts, and business events, documenting defensible conclusions.
• Lead strategic finance programs from scope to execution, including process, controls, stakeholder alignment, and delivery. Current priorities include conversion of revenue accounting to U.S. GAAP and implementation of a Revenue Management System (RMS).
• Serve as a primary liaison for external auditors, facilitating timely fieldwork and clear issue resolution through strong documentation and coordination.
• Create and maintain audit-ready technical memos, accounting policies, and position papers.
• Support internal control design, documentation, and testing, especially in areas impacted by transformation.
• Occasional travel may be required to support key milestones and stakeholder alignment.

Requirements

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation required.
• Extensive expertise in U.S. GAAP, particularly revenue-related topics and complex, judgment-based accounting conclusions.
• Demonstrated experience leading or supporting revenue conversions, restatements, or high-stakes technical accounting projects.
• Proven ability to lead major cross-functional initiatives involving systems, process redesign, controls, or finance transformation programs.
• Strong partnership skills with auditors and senior stakeholders, with a track record of clear, structured responses and documentation.
• Proficiency in drafting thorough, practical, and defensible technical memos, policy guidance, and position papers.
• Experience with ERP and/or financial systems implementations; revenue-focused systems experience is highly valued.
• Comfortable working in high-growth, technology-led environments with evolving priorities and ambiguity.
• Must have valid right to work in the USA.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with revenue accounting conversions and Revenue Management System implementations.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: $140,000 to $180,000 per year, depending on experience.
• Non-commissioned bonus plans or variable commission.
• 401(k) plan with employer match.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Employee assistance program.
• Employer-paid short and long-term disability, life, and AD&D insurance.
• Flexible, open vacation policy.
• Paid sick time off.
• Extended leave for life events.
• Local transit eco pass (for Colorado-based employees).
• Career development programs.
• Stock option eligibility.
• Employee-led resource groups.

Location

• Remote within the United States, with occasional travel as needed.

Additional Information

• The hiring process includes pre-employment background checks such as ID verification, reference requests, and qualification checks.
• The organization is committed to equal opportunity employment and values diverse perspectives and inclusive hiring practices.
• Applicants are encouraged to apply even if they do not meet 100% of the criteria, provided they have the legal right to work in the USA.