Sr. Director, Accounting

Overview

This role leads general ledger accounting and directs a multi-team accounting structure, including close operations, technical accounting policy, and organizational capability. The Senior Director operates with significant autonomy under the Chief Accounting Officer (CAO), making independent decisions on complex accounting, control, and resource 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 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 accounting standard-setting and lead assessment and implementation of new standards affecting general accounting operations.
• Develop and maintain accounting policies and operating standards across all managed areas to ensure 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 and 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 the accounting implications of major business decisions, transactions, and capital programs.
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned to support team and organizational objectives.

Requirements

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

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a 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 the full spectrum of general accounting, 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

• Actual salary may vary depending on job-related factors, including knowledge, skills, experience, and location.
• In addition to a competitive base salary, discretionary target cash bonuses, restricted stock units (subject to Board approval), and a comprehensive benefits package including health, life, and disability insurance.
• Unbounded paid time off including parental leave, and a 401(k).
• Health & Wellness: medical, dental, and vision coverage; mental wellbeing support and wellness programs.
• Financial Benefits: 401(k), Health Savings Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for medical and dependent care, life and disability insurance.
• Work-Life Support: uncapped paid time off, enhanced parental leave, and Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Care Navigation & Support: access to Health Advocate services for help with claims, provider searches, and care decisions.
• Flexible Care Options: telehealth services for convenient, low-cost access to care.
• Growth & Development: mentorship programs and opportunities for career growth and internal mobility.
• Additional Perks: monthly tech stipend, one-time home office setup reimbursement, volunteer time off, commuter benefits, and employee-focused programs.

Location

• Location not specified in the provided description.