Head of Technical Accounting
Core
Architecting revenue, inventory, and warranty accounting policies and building external financial reporting capabilities from 0 to 1 for a hardware/AI infrastructure company.
Role type
Head of Technical Accounting (IC + Team Lead)
Builds
External financial statements, technical accounting policies, and internal controls for a hardware/AI infrastructure startup.
Domain
Hardware/AI Infrastructure + Financial Accounting
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
ASC 606/IFRS 15 expertise, SEC reporting, GAAP/IFRS compliance, technical accounting research, team building, internal controls (SOX), equity reporting, inventory/warranty accounting
Preferred skills
Big 4 public accounting background, 0-1 function build experience, hardware revenue recognition, manufacturing cost accounting
Technologies
Netsuite (Advanced Revenue Management), Equity reporting tools
Responsibilities
Own end-to-end revenue accounting policies and complex contract review; Partner with GTM/Legal on revenue treatment for novel structures; Implement Netsuite ARM; Research and document complex accounting issues; Draft technical memos for auditors; Provide guidance on inventory, cost of sales, and warranty; Lead preparation of external financial statements; Ensure GAAP/IFRS and SEC compliance; Sign-off on quarterly/annual close; Own equity-related financial reporting; Build and develop the accounting team; Strengthen internal controls.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with team leadership