Senior Techincal Accountant

About the role

This role delivers specialized technical accounting support to fast-growing global companies. The work requires deep US GAAP expertise and regular collaboration with external auditors.

Finance teams manage money, forecasts, and reporting. Analysts build models and explain variance. Controllers run accounting and compliance. FP&A professionals support decisions with budgets and forecasts. The work is precise, deadline driven, and tied to business results. Finance teams follow tight calendars, with monthly closes and annual planning cycles. Accuracy and auditability are expected on every deliverable.

Key facts

What you'll do

Valuation providers are coordinated with, and supporting data such as cap tables and financials are prepared for 409A valuation processes to feed well-supported valuation outcomes.

ASC 718 stock-based compensation entries are prepared, and equity-related schedules are maintained so that equity accounting is accurate and supports correct compensation treatment.

Complex transactions are documented through technical accounting memos and audit-ready materials that provide clear records and support external review.

Lease and equity accounting areas are managed through primary contact with external auditors to resolve audit matters efficiently.

Requirements

The posting states a bachelor's degree requirement. Implementation or ongoing compliance of ASC 842 is demonstrated through direct experience, which is mandatory and non-negotiable for this role.

Accounting experience of 5+ years is required, with at least 2 years in US GAAP environments to build relevant proficiency.

Exposure to 409A valuations and/or ASC 718 stock-based compensation accounting is necessary to handle equity-related accounting accurately.

A public accounting background at Big Four or large regional firm, or experience at a US company or startup, is required for this position.

Daily communication with US stakeholders at C1+ level is required to avoid misunderstandings.

Technical tasks are performed using strong Excel skills and proficiency in a major ERP such as NetSuite, SAP, Oracle, or QuickBooks.

Remote collaboration fluency with tools like Slack, Zoom, Google Workspace, and Asana is mandatory, along with prior remote work experience.

Cross-border collaboration is supported by experience with US or UK-based companies.

Practical notes

The role is remote with US Time Zones (EST PST) and expects significant overlap with US business hours. Completion of the full application form and a recorded video are mandatory as part of the process. Typical interview steps

Finance interviews usually include technical questions on accounting or modeling, a case study, and behavioral rounds. Candidates may be asked to build a forecast or explain a variance. Spreadsheet skills are tested in most loops. Accuracy and clear explanations matter. Interviewers may give a real dataset and ask for a quick analysis. Showing your work and explaining assumptions matters as much as the final number.

Good to know

Technical accounting roles of this type rely on mastery of detailed standards and close collaboration with auditors. Proficiency with cloud ERP systems and advanced modeling tools is common in this field. Clear written communication is essential for documenting policies and preparing audit-ready files. Remote professionals in this domain typically use digital collaboration platforms for daily coordination. Experience in fast-growing environments often involves adapting to evolving reporting requirements.

Questions to ask

Worth asking in any interview: how the team measures success, who the role works with daily, what the onboarding looks like, and what the company is trying to achieve this year. Asking what past hires did well is a strong final question. Keep the list short and pick the questions that matter most to you.

Career growth

Finance careers move from analyst to senior analyst, manager, and controller or FP&A director levels. Some people earn certifications such as CPA or CFA. Cross-functional work with operations and leadership grows with seniority. Finance careers reward precision early and business partnership later. Learning the operations of the company beyond the numbers accelerates growth.

About the company

A New York-based startup - supported by top-tier venture investors - builds enterprise software that empowers global brands to monitor and optimize advertising budgets of $1 million+ annually. Rapid expansion has prompted the formation of a first-generation go-to-market team tasked with accelerating revenue growth.