Director, Technical Accounting
Core
Lead the technical accounting function for a fast-growing SaaS company, ensuring US GAAP/IFRS compliance and managing complex financial reporting.
Role type
Director, Technical Accounting
Builds
Accurate financial statements, compliant accounting policies, and scalable internal-use software capitalization processes.
Domain
SaaS / Financial Accounting / US GAAP
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
US GAAP expertise, IFRS knowledge, ASC 350-40 (Internal-Use Software), ASC 805 (Business Combinations), ASC 842 (Leases), SOX compliance, financial reporting, team leadership, cross-functional collaboration with engineering
Preferred skills
Big 4 public accounting background, experience in public SaaS or high-growth tech, cloud ERP systems (NetSuite), project tracking tools (Jira/Jellyfish)
Technologies
NetSuite, Jira, Jellyfish
Responsibilities
Serve as SME on complex US GAAP matters; lead research and resolution of significant non-routine transactions; author and maintain global accounting policies; implement new FASB standards; direct internal-use software capitalization strategy; partner with Engineering/Product to integrate accounting into SDLC; oversee month-end/quarter-end close and technical accounting domains; lead external auditor relationships and SOX controls; partner on SEC reporting and external financial communications; mentor direct reports and develop finance team proficiency.
Seniority
Director, hands-on IC with management responsibilities