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The Countsy Director of Technical Accounting is responsible for helping solve complex GAAP accounting and financial reporting issues for venture-backed start-up companies operating primarily in the technology industry. To be successful, the Director of Technical Accounting must have the interpersonal skills to work directly with founders, CFOs, and external auditors and the organizational skills to manage and prioritize multiple inquiries and meet deadlines.
Job Responsibility:
Proactively identify potential accounting issues by meeting with clients and other members of the Countsy team, reading contracts and other source documents, etc.
Resolve technical accounting issues through detailed research of authoritative literature and interpretive guidance and careful documentation of findings and conclusions
Develop solutions to complex accounting issues that are appropriately tailored to be effective and efficient in a start-up company environment
Advise clients and Countsy teams preparing for financial statement audits, assist in preparing technical accounting PBCs, and help respond to and resolve inquiries from auditors
Effectively advocate for clients in meetings with auditors while maintaining a positive and collegial working relationship with audit teams
Prepare GAAP financial statements and footnotes, including Forms 10-K and 10-Q
Periodically develop and deliver training to Countsy teams on emerging accounting standards, common audit issues, and other GAAP-related developments
Effectively communicate with clients, Countsy teams, third-party providers (e.g., valuation specialists), and auditors to understand and prioritize the resolution of complex accounting issues
Requirements:
Strong understanding of US GAAP and financial reporting, with a particular emphasis on software revenue recognition and the accounting for convertible notes, SAFEs, preferred stock, warrants, and stock-based compensation
Experience researching complex accounting issues, writing technical accounting memos, and working with external audit teams to resolve issues
At least 5 years’ experience in a national accounting firm
Excellent consulting, influencing, and negotiation skills with the ability to communicate across all levels of an organization
Strong attention to detail without losing sight of the “big picture”
Outstanding written and verbal communication skills
Willingness to learn about and help resolve new or unfamiliar accounting topics
Excellent time-management skills and the ability to juggle multiple priorities and clients
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required