Senior Director, Assistant Controller

Job description

What you’ll do Oversee the end-to-end accounting function, driving a best-in-class, accelerated monthly, quarterly, and annual close across all entities and business units Serve as a trusted advisor to the VP Controller, co-authoring the accounting roadmap and delivering actionable insights on financial results and balance sheet health Modernize corporate accounting by embedding AI, advanced automation, and modern systems into close, consolidation, and reconciliation workflows to scale operations efficiently Design and enforce scalable internal controls (SOX readiness) and corporate policies, leading complex technical accounting (ASC 606, ASC 842, ASC 805) and global consolidations Build, mentor, and scale a world-class accounting team, fostering a culture of ownership, continuous learning, and operational excellence Direct relationships with external auditors, managing technical position papers and audit readiness to ensure frictionless, transparent reporting Partner closely with FP&A, Tax, Treasury, Legal, and Product/Operations to support new business initiatives and ensure seamless financial data flow across the enterprise What we’re looking for 12+ years of progressive accounting and financial leadership experience, with a proven track record leading teams in high-growth, complex enterprise or technology environments Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance; active CPA certification Deep mastery of US GAAP (IFRS experience is a plus), global multi-currency consolidations, complex corporate structures, and enterprise financial reporting Demonstrated success implementing or optimizing tier-1 ERPs (e.g., NetSuite, SAP, Oracle) and a forward-thinking approach to leveraging AI/automation in finance operations Proven ability to transition seamlessly between macro-level strategic planning and hands-on operational leadership Executive-level written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex financial concepts to non-finance stakeholders and board-level audiences While not required, these are a plus: Mix of public accounting experience and senior leadership in a high-growth tech or hyper-scaling company Master’s degree (MBA or Master’s in Accounting/Finance) Experience with M&A integration, international expansion, and SOX implementation/readiness