Director of Finance And Accounting

Your opportunity

We are looking for a highly motivated and organized individual to be a key member of the Controllership team. As a key position, this individual will be responsible for overseeing the monthly close process as well as driving a culture of continuous improvement. You will coordinate cross-functionally with Technical Accounting, FP&A, Legal, Payroll / HR, and all internal accounting departments.

You will be successful in this role if you have a solid understanding of GAAP, a strong attention to detail, highly organized, refined leadership, and work effectively under time constraints.

What you’ll do

Manage end to end monthly accounting close and consolidation process

Perform reviews of accounting journal entries, workbooks, reconciliations, and fluctuations

Operationalize accounting policies, continue to improve operational accounting process and system changes

Facilitate cross-functional communication and alignment

Identify and drive process improvements and automation projects to accelerate close timeline

Coordinate with Technical Accounting on appropriate accounting for transactions

Manage external audit requests

Assist with other projects and responsibilities as required

This role requires

10+ years of combined accounting management and related experience across public companies and the Big 4 audit and accounting advisory practices

Thorough understanding of accounting close and financial reporting processes

Great communicator and organizational skills

Leader who is adept to manage and motivate team members

Ability to think critically, multitask, prioritize, and organize efficiently with minimal oversight

Challenging and continuous improvement mindset

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage competing priorities

Prior experience working with US based corporations

Relevant work experience with a professional IT services company or SaaS software provider

Strong US GAAP foundation

US CPA qualified

Bonus points if you have

Netsuite, Coupa and Blackline experience

Strong proficiency in MS Excel