Sr. Director, Accounting

Overview

This role leads the organization’s general ledger accounting function, directing a multi-team structure and setting the strategic direction for close operations, technical accounting policy, and organizational capability. The position operates with significant autonomy under the Chief Accounting Officer (CAO), making independent decisions on complex accounting, control, and resourcing matters within scope.

Responsibilities

Senior Organizational Leadership

• Lead the general ledger accounting organization across multiple teams and managers, setting organizational strategy, goals, and accountability frameworks.
• Develop a pipeline of accounting leadership talent; coach Directors, Sr. Managers, and Managers on technical depth, people effectiveness, and strategic thinking.
• Make independent resourcing, leveling, and succession decisions; ensure the organization is structured to scale with organizational growth and evolving public company requirements.
• Define and sustain a high-performance organizational culture grounded in technical excellence, control rigor, and continuous improvement.

Accounting Strategy & Technical Authority

• Set the strategic direction for general ledger close operations, defining quality benchmarks, close frameworks, and multi-year improvement roadmaps.
• Monitor the accounting standard-setting environment and lead assessment and implementation of new standards impacting general accounting operations.
• Develop and maintain accounting policies and operating standards across all managed areas, ensuring consistency, accuracy, and compliance with US GAAP.

Control Environment & Audit Leadership

• Own the overall control environment for general accounting operations; assess control design and operating effectiveness across all managed teams.
• Drive remediation of systemic issues.

Systems, Process Transformation & Partnership

• Define and lead the accounting organization’s systems and automation strategy; drive transformational improvements in close efficiency, data quality, and process scalability.
• Evaluate and recommend significant technology investments that improve accounting accuracy, control strength, and team productivity.
• Partner with the CAO on organizational strategy, resource planning, and accounting implications of major business decisions, transactions, and capital programs.
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned to support team and organizational objectives.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a minimum of 15 years of related experience with a Bachelor’s degree; or 12 years and a Master’s degree; or a PhD with 8 years of experience; or equivalent experience.

Preferred Qualifications / Desired Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; Master’s degree or MBA preferred.
• CPA license strongly preferred.
• Big 4 public accounting experience with significant client engagement as a senior manager or partner.
• Experience as a Controller or equivalent accounting leader at a listed company.
• Track record of building accounting organizations and defining accounting operating standards at scale.
• Equivalent education or training in accounting, finance, or a related field (e.g., professional certification or demonstrated career-long expertise through sustained organizational leadership) accepted in lieu of a formal degree.
• Authoritative technical knowledge of US GAAP across complex general accounting topics including complex capitalization, lease accounting, revenue, and financial close.
• Demonstrated track record of leading large, multi-tier accounting organizations in a public company environment.
• Deep expertise in SOX 404 governance, control framework design, and executive-level audit coordination.
• Exceptional strategic thinking, communication, and executive presence; ability to influence the CAO and senior finance leadership on complex accounting and organizational matters.
• Up to 20% travel may be required for audit engagements, executive meetings, and leadership events.

Compensation & Benefits

Pay Range

• $183,800 - $229,800 USD per year (US)

Additional Compensation

• In addition to competitive base salary, discretionary target cash bonuses.
• Restricted stock units (subject to Board Approval).

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus mental wellbeing support and wellness programs.
• 401(k), Health Savings Account (HSA), and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for medical and dependent care, life and disability insurance.
• Uncapped paid time off, enhanced parental leave, and Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Access to Health Advocate services for help with claims, provider searches, and care decisions.
• Telehealth services for convenient, low-cost access to care.
• Mentorship programs and opportunities for career growth and internal mobility.
• Monthly Tech Stipend, one-time home office setup reimbursement, volunteer time off, commuter benefits, and employee focused programs.

Location

• United States

Equal Opportunity

The employer is an equal opportunity employer providing equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other legally protected basis, including arrest and conviction records, in accordance with applicable law. Reasonable accommodation is provided to individuals with disabilities.