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The Director, Technical Accounting and Financial Reporting will play a critical role in maturing Vercel’s accounting function to one day operate as a public company. Reporting to the Controller, this role will oversee Vercel’s most complex accounting areas, lead technical accounting research, and ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP. The position will also support SEC reporting readiness efforts, including assisting with annual audits and quarterly reviews. This role will have operational responsibilities, partnering cross-functionally to implement scalable processes and support accurate and timely accounting and reporting. The Director will play a key role in building a public company financial reporting function and supporting M&A activity.
Job Responsibility:
Own key technical accounting areas including stock-based compensation (SBC), acquisition accounting, leases, capitalized software, and other complex or judgmental estimates
Prepare audited financial statements and disclosures to support future public company requirements
Lead SEC reporting readiness efforts, including establishing processes and documentation to support future Form 10-Q, 10-K, 8-K, and proxy reporting requirements
Collaborate with the FP&A, Investor Relations and Legal teams to ensure alignment between financial results, key performance indicators (KPIs), and materials prepared for investor and board communications
Educate and partner with Finance and Accounting teams on technical accounting matters to operationalize complex transactions and enable accurate forecasting and reporting
Support acquisitions, including due diligence, purchase accounting, and post-acquisition integration of financial results and processes
Support the monthly and quarterly close process, identifying opportunities to streamline and enhance reporting timelines, accuracy, and automation
Maintain and update accounting policies to ensure ongoing alignment with evolving business operations, U.S. GAAP, and public company standards
Drive special projects and process improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency, automation, and accuracy across the Accounting function
Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
CPA required
10+ years of progressive technical accounting experience, including Big 4 public accounting and public company experience
Strong technical accounting expertise with deep knowledge of U.S. GAAP, particularly ASC 718 (Stock-Based Compensation) and ASC 805 (Business Combinations)
Hands-on experience preparing and reviewing financial statements under PCAOB and SEC standards
Demonstrated experience supporting an IPO and operating within a public company control environment
Curious and forward-thinking, with a passion for leveraging AI and automation to enhance accuracy, efficiency, and decision-making within accounting processes
Excellent communicator—skilled at explaining complex accounting concepts to non-technical audiences and cross-functional partners
What we offer:
Competitive compensation package, including equity
Inclusive Healthcare Package
Learn and Grow - we provide mentorship and send you to events that help you build your network and skills
Flexible Time Off
We will provide you the gear you need to do your role, and a WFH budget for you to outfit your space as needed