[Hiring] Director of Accounting @Renew Home

Role Description

We are seeking a detail-oriented Director of Accounting to take ownership of the financial reporting process and payroll oversight. In this role, you will bridge the gap between operational accounting and high-level financial reporting. You will bring deep expertise across financial reporting, technical accounting, IPO readiness, payroll management, SOX compliance, and mergers & acquisitions. You will work with outsourced team members to manage complex accounting and our outsourced payroll providers. This is a critical role for someone strong in US GAAP who enjoys process improvement and cross-functional collaboration.

What You Will Do

• Technical Accounting & Financial Reporting
  • Lead technical accounting assessments for new standard implementations.
  • Work with technical accounting consultants to draft auditor-ready technical accounting policies and position memos.
  • Experienced in revenue recognition (ASC 606), leases (AS 842), and mergers, acquisitions (ASC 805).
  • Collaborate with the FP&A team to ensure proper General Ledger coding and department allocation on financial statements.
  • Implement process improvements to ensure coding accuracy at the source.
  • Prepare intercompany entries with the help of outsourced team members based on specific agreements.
  • Review quarterly reports for debt covenants and assist in the preparation of audited financial statements and quarterly investor reporting.
  • Oversee the preparation and review of stock-based compensation accounting in accordance with ASC 718.
• Payroll Accounting & Oversight
  • Execute a comprehensive review and final approval of the bi-monthly US payroll register prior to funding.
  • Perform a high-level review of the outsourced Canadian payroll to verify headcount and total funding accuracy.
  • Maintain proper internal controls and segregation of duties for the payroll cycle.
  • Own the payroll General Ledger mapping within Rippling.
  • Partner with FP&A on departmental coding and prepare all payroll-related journal entries, reconciliations, and month-end bonus/wage accruals.
  • Oversee the execution of new state and provincial payroll tax registrations.
  • Partner closely with the People Operations team and external vendors to continuously evolve our payroll processes and tooling.
• Audit, Compliance & Tax
  • Support annual audits with external auditors and complete internal control testing on a quarterly basis.
  • Ensure compliance with sales tax and franchise/business tax.
  • Prepare process flow documentation and coordinate walkthroughs with the auditors.
  • Develop and maintain a risk-control matrix for comprehensive internal control implementation and compliance.
• Operational Accounting & Ad-Hoc
  • Review and approve journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations prepared by outsourced team members.
  • Manage the insurance renewal process and prepare files for renewals.
  • Partner with other departments to obtain necessary information for the month-end close.

Qualifications

• CPA (active license) required with bachelor’s degree in accounting.
• Renewable industry experience required.
• 10-15+ years of progressive accounting experience required with a mix of public and private companies preferred.
• Big 4 or Tier II Audit firm experience is required.
• Merger and acquisition experience is a plus.
• Experience establishing internal financial controls and QA oversight for multi-state US payroll operations is highly preferred.
• Strong technical accounting skills and thorough understanding of SOX compliance and IPO readiness.
• Advanced level in Excel, familiarity with cloud-based HRIS/payroll platforms (like Rippling), and familiarity with AI tools.
• Deep understanding of US GAAP, specifically regarding revenue recognition, payroll and wage/bonus accruals, intercompany transactions, and financial reporting.
• Experience managing and developing offshore teams.
• Collaborating with internal departments (FP&A, HR, TX Operations) to optimize automated process workflows.
• Partnering closely with external US and international payroll vendors.

Benefits

• A full-time position, with a competitive salary based on experience ($185k - $225k).
• Eligible for a target annual bonus of 25% of base salary.
• Participation in long-term incentive programs tied to company growth and performance.
• Fully remote work environment with home office set-up allowance.
• No pre-set vacation limits with a culture of taking meaningful PTO every year.
• Parental leave benefits and a corporate value of working sustainably.
• Competitive benefits package that includes numerous health and wellness benefits.
• 401(k) plan, with employer contributions.
• Opportunity to work with passionate people in a fully-remote work environment.