Associate Director, Technical Accounting
Core
Primary authority and architect for complex US GAAP accounting treatments, ensuring financial narrative robustness and compliance for a global scaling business.
Role type
Senior IC technical accounting lead (US GAAP)
Builds
Global US GAAP reporting framework and internal controls
Domain
Financial services / Global payments / US GAAP
Required skills
US GAAP expertise, PCAOB Auditing Standards, SOX compliance, technical accounting judgment, financial reporting oversight, internal control architecture, accounting policy authoring, technical memo preparation, automation of accounting workflows, team training and guidance
Preferred skills
CPA license, Big Four accounting firm experience, pre-IPO process experience, thought leadership
Technologies
AI technology, accounting automation tools
Responsibilities
Oversee technical integrity of monthly reporting and provide expert US GAAP oversight; Assess accounting implications of new product launches; Resolve technical accounting issues and judgmental estimates; Author and maintain the Global Accounting Policy Manual; Architect and oversee Internal Control over Financial Reporting (ICFR); Lead preparation and defense of technical memos meeting PCAOB standards; Spearhead initiatives to mature the Controllership function via automation and AI; Provide continuous technical guidance and training to regional finance teams
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC