Director, Technical Accounting & General Ledger

About the role

You own the integrity and narrative of the general ledger for a high-growth technology organization. You translate complex transactions into reliable financial statements, coordinate with regulators and auditors, and drive process rigor that supports confident decision-making. Your work reduces uncertainty, surfaces risk early, and aligns accounting policies with business strategy.

Key facts

What you'll do

• Design and execute risk assessments for financial reporting and controls, identifying, measuring, and monitoring key sources of uncertainty in the general ledger.
• Oversee the full close sequence, coordinating balance sheet and income statement preparation, journal entry management, and reconciliation workflows to support timely month-end and year-end close processes.
• Own the preparation of financial statements and reports, ensuring alignment with accounting standards and regulatory expectations while maintaining clear documentation of policies and assumptions.
• Manage the full lifecycle of accounts payable and accounts receivable, including validation of transactions, aging analysis, and oversight of payment and collection activities.
• Lead budgeting and forecasting initiatives, building financial models, analyzing variances, and producing management reports that explain drivers and emerging trends.
• Partner with internal stakeholders to interpret business activity, translate operational results into financial insights, and recommend adjustments that improve cost control and capital efficiency.
• Coordinate with internal and external auditors, providing organized access to records, responding to detailed inquiries, and tracking open items to successful resolution.
• Implement, document, and maintain accounting controls and procedures, testing key controls and refining processes to strengthen reliability, repeatability, and audit readiness.
• Conduct financial analysis and reporting that highlight risk, performance, and compliance, using structured methods to evaluate scenarios and support data-driven decisions.
• Engage with regulators, advisors, and external partners on technical accounting matters, ensuring consistent treatment and clear communication of policies and estimates.

Requirements

• Hold a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; a preferred degree path is in Accounting or Finance.
• Bring a minimum number of years of experience in a technical accounting or finance role, with demonstrated ownership of complex accounting activities.
• Show proficiency with accounting software and financial systems, using these tools to process transactions, reconcile balances, and produce accurate reports.
• Demonstrate a strong understanding of GAAP and financial reporting standards, applying them consistently across transactions, estimates, and disclosures.
• Have direct experience with month-end and year-end close processes, including leading cross-functional coordination and resolving challenging accounting issues.
• Exhibit the ability to analyze financial data and prepare clear, concise reports that explain results and inform management action.
• Maintain meticulous attention to detail and accuracy in financial processing, with a track record of high-quality output and reduced errors.
• Apply knowledge of internal controls and compliance requirements, embedding control design into routine accounting workflows.
• Conduct risk assessments related to financial reporting and controls, evaluating the likelihood and impact of potential misstatements and implementing mitigating actions.
• Balance competing priorities and deadlines, managing multiple deliverables and stakeholders under tight timelines without compromising quality.

Nice to have

• Hold an advanced degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline that deepens technical judgment and analytical rigor.
• Bring experience with ERP systems such as SAP or Oracle, streamlining data flows and system-driven controls.
• Have a background in SaaS or technology company accounting, including revenue recognition, deferred revenue, and subscription metrics.
• Demonstrate familiarity with multi-currency and international accounting, handling translation, remeasurement, and cross-border consolidation considerations.
• Show project management experience, organizing workstreams, tracking dependencies, and delivering complex accounting initiatives on schedule.
• Hold a CPA or equivalent certification, indicating commitment to professional development and mastery of current standards.

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