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Director, Accounting

United States, Palo Alto · Job Posted June 29, 2026
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Our client is a rapidly scaling FinTech platform that has grown from approximately $100M to over $1B in assets in just a few years. As the business continues its impressive growth trajectory, they are seeking a Director of Accounting to help build the accounting infrastructure, processes, and controls needed to support the next phase of expansion. This is a highly visible, hands-on leadership role for someone who enjoys rolling up their sleeves, creating scalable processes, and partnering closely with executive leadership. You'll have the opportunity to establish best practices, enhance financial operations, and build the accounting foundation of a high-growth organization.

Job Responsibility

  • Partner with leadership to develop and implement scalable accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls
  • Build and optimize month-end and year-end close processes to support a rapidly growing business
  • Lead all core accounting functions, including general ledger, revenue recognition, payroll, accruals, cash management, and reconciliations
  • Own the preparation and review of financial statements, accounting policies, and management reporting packages
  • Research and resolve technical accounting matters, including revenue recognition, equity transactions, leases, and other complex accounting topics
  • Drive process improvements, automation initiatives, ERP optimization, and data integrity efforts across the finance organization
  • Oversee accounting operations related to domestic and international entities, including intercompany activity, foreign currency considerations, and statutory reporting requirements
  • Manage external audit relationships, coordinate audit readiness, and partner with external tax advisors on compliance matters
  • Mentor and develop accounting team members while helping build a scalable finance organization

Requirements

  • 12+ years of progressive accounting experience, including leadership responsibilities
  • Strong foundation in technical and operational accounting under U.S. GAAP
  • Experience within FinTech, SaaS, marketplace, payments, digital assets, or other high-growth technology environments preferred
  • Proven track record building accounting processes, controls, and infrastructure in a scaling organization
  • Hands-on experience with ERP systems and accounting technology platforms such as NetSuite, FloQast, Ramp, or similar tools
  • Demonstrated success managing audits, preparing financial statements, and supporting complex accounting transactions
  • Experience leading, mentoring, and developing accounting teams
  • CPA designation and/or Big 4 public accounting experience strongly preferred

What we offer

  • Opportunity to build the accounting function rather than inherit one
  • High visibility with executive leadership and meaningful influence on the future of the organization
  • Opportunity to make a lasting impact within a dynamic, entrepreneurial, and innovative FinTech environment
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