Director, Corporate Accounting

About the role

Ethos is looking for a driven and hands-on Director of Corporate Accounting to lead and refine our accounting operations. This position is suitable for a high-performing Senior Accounting Manager ready for advancement. The role requires deep technical accounting knowledge, a focus on efficiency, and a commitment to GAAP and SOX 404 compliance.

Key facts

What you'll do

• Act as a key strategic partner to the Senior Director of Corporate Accounting, independently managing daily corporate accounting functions.
• Oversee month-end close, global consolidation, intercompany transactions, and financial reporting with precision and speed.
• Investigate complex accounting discrepancies, reconcile accounts, and resolve issues at a root cause level.
• Identify and implement technology, automation, and AI solutions to improve accounting processes and scale the finance infrastructure.
• Serve as the internal expert on technical accounting matters, ensuring adherence to US GAAP and coordinating external audits.
• Develop and enhance financial controls and processes to support business growth and stability.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a global accounting team across different time zones.
• Collaborate with FP&A, Legal, Operations, and Executive Leadership to provide financial insights for strategic decisions.
• Support ad-hoc projects, including system implementations and process improvements, offering strategic and practical guidance.

Requirements

• A minimum of 10 years of progressive accounting experience, including leadership roles in a rapidly growing company.
• At least 3 years of experience in a publicly traded or late-stage pre-IPO company is strongly preferred.
• Proven experience building and managing accounting teams across multiple time zones.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting.
• Expert understanding of US GAAP, financial statement preparation, multi-entity consolidations, and SOX 404 compliance.
• Proficiency with ERP systems, particularly NetSuite.
• Exceptional attention to detail with a history of identifying financial anomalies and ensuring data integrity.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects, meet deadlines, and take ownership of tasks with minimal supervision.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with a talent for cross-functional collaboration.
• A proactive leader comfortable with ambiguity, building structure, and balancing strategic thinking with execution.

Nice to have

• Hands-on experience with, or a strong interest in, integrating artificial intelligence (AI) tools into accounting workflows.

Skills & tools

• NetSuite
• US GAAP
• SOX 404
• Financial Reporting
• Global Consolidation
• AI Tools (interest in)

Practical notes

• US national base salary range: $190,000 - $210,000.
• Benefits information available at https://www.ethoslife.com/careers/.
• All legitimate communication from Ethos will come from email addresses ending in @ethos.com or @getethos.com.
• Ethos is an equal opportunity employer.