Director of Accounting

• Lead all aspects of US entity general ledger accounting, including revenue, OPEX, payroll, equity, assets, liabilities, and intercompany
• Drive an accurate, timely, and well-controlled monthly, quarterly, and annual close for the US entity, with clear calendars, ownership, and SLAs
• Review and approve journal entries, reconciliations, and close analyses prepared by the team
• ensure high-quality documentation and audit-ready workpapers
• Partner with FP&A to align on cut-off, accruals, and variance explanations to support internal reporting and management reviews
• Own the global consolidation process, including elimination entries, foreign currency translation, and intercompany reconciliations
• Design and maintain a robust consolidation framework across all entities, ensuring consistent application of policies and chart of accounts
• Prepare and review consolidated financial statements and supporting schedules for internal and external stakeholders
• Partner with regional controllers/accounting leads to ensure timely and accurate local closes feeding into the group consolidation
• Act as the primary point of contact for external auditors on US entity and consolidated financial statements
• manage PBC lists, walkthroughs, and issue resolution
• Maintain and enhance internal controls over financial reporting, including key controls relevant for potential future SOX-readiness
• Ensure ongoing compliance with US GAAP, company policies, and applicable regulatory requirements
• Identify and address technical accounting issues (e.g., revenue recognition, equity, leases, consolidations, intercompany arrangements) and document conclusions with appropriate memos
• Evaluate and continuously improve close and reporting processes to shorten timelines, increase automation, and reduce manual work
• Partner with the systems/IT/Finance Ops teams to optimize ERP and consolidation tools (e.g., NetSuite and any consolidation/reporting modules)
• Establish and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs) and playbooks for US accounting and consolidation activities
• Build, lead, and develop a high-performing US accounting team, providing clear expectations, coaching, and growth opportunities
• Collaborate closely with FP&A, Tax, Treasury, Legal, HR/Payroll, and Business Operations on initiatives that impact accounting and reporting
• Support strategic projects such as new entity setups, M&A integration, policy implementation, and potential future capital markets or financing activities

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• CPA (active or inactive) strongly preferred
• 12–15+ years of progressive accounting experience, including significant time in a US Controller, Director of Accounting, or equivalent leadership role
• Strong background in US GAAP, including experience with: Consolidations & foreign currency
• Equity and share-based compensation, intercompany, and other complex areas
• Prior experience in a high-growth technology/SaaS or multinational environment is strongly preferred
• Proven track record of leading month-end close, audit, and cross-entity consolidations in a scaled, repeatable way
• Experience working with Big 4 or large public accounting firms, either as an auditor or client, is highly desirable
• Strong technical accounting and policy implementation capabilities
• Hands-on, detail-oriented operator who is also able to design scalable processes and think strategically
• Demonstrated ability to lead and develop teams, set priorities, and drive accountability in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• able to explain complex accounting matters in clear, business-focused language
• Advanced proficiency in ERP systems (e.g., NetSuite) and strong Excel/financial modeling skills
• experience with consolidation/reporting tools is a plus
• High integrity, strong judgment, and a focus on controls and compliance while enabling the business to move quickly

Advanced degree (e.g., Master’s in Accounting/Finance) is a plus