[Hiring] Director of Accounting & Controlling @Typeform

Role Description

As Director of Accounting & Controlling, you'll lead the operational accounting function while helping shape the future of finance at Typeform.

• Lead the Accounting & Controlling function, ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant financial operations across multiple entities and jurisdictions.
• Partner closely with the VP of Accounting & Controlling as a strategic deputy, helping define priorities, lead the team, and drive the finance roadmap.
• Manage, coach, and develop a high-performing accounting team, fostering a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.
• Own the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, ensuring high-quality financial reporting and strong balance sheet integrity.
• Strengthen our internal control environment and ensure compliance with IFRS and regulatory requirements across all operating jurisdictions.
• Oversee revenue recognition policies and processes across our subscription and usage-based business models.
• Lead our indirect tax strategy and compliance (VAT/GST, digital services taxes, and related obligations), partnering with external advisors where appropriate.
• Oversee transfer pricing frameworks, intercompany accounting, and cross-border financial operations.
• Partner with Legal, FP&A, People, and external advisors to support international expansion, entity creation, and regulatory compliance.
• Lead external audits and statutory reporting processes, ensuring smooth execution and strong stakeholder relationships.
• Drive finance transformation initiatives, including process redesign, automation, ERP optimization, and scalability improvements.
• Build internal accounting capabilities while reducing dependency on external advisors where appropriate.
• Provide leadership and continuity for the function, acting on behalf of the VP of Accounting & Controlling when required.

Qualifications

• Significant experience leading accounting and controlling functions within a high-growth technology or SaaS environment.
• Experience managing and developing accounting teams in a fast-paced, international business.
• Strong technical accounting expertise with deep knowledge of IFRS.
• Proven experience managing multi-entity, multi-jurisdiction accounting environments.
• Strong understanding of revenue recognition, particularly for subscription and usage-based business models.
• Experience overseeing indirect tax compliance across multiple jurisdictions.
• Strong understanding of financial controls, risk management, and audit processes.
• Experience partnering with executive stakeholders and influencing cross-functional decisions.
• A pragmatic, hands-on leadership style with a willingness to dive into the details when needed.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to build trusted relationships across the business.
• A continuous improvement mindset with experience driving operational excellence and finance transformation.

Requirements

• Experience leading accounting in a global B2B SaaS company.
• Experience with international expansion, entity setup, and cross-border compliance.
• Strong knowledge of transfer pricing and international tax structures.
• Big 4 background or equivalent public accounting experience.
• Experience implementing or optimizing ERP systems (NetSuite preferred).
• Track record of leading finance transformation, automation, or systems implementation projects.
• Experience preparing an organization for rapid international growth, acquisitions, or IPO readiness.

Benefits

• Typeform drives hundreds of millions of interactions each year, enabling conversational, human-centered experiences across the globe.
• We move as one team, empowering our collective efforts by valuing each individual’s unique perspective.
• This fosters strong bonds grounded in respect, transparency, and trust.
• We champion our diverse customer base by anticipating their needs and addressing their challenges with priority.
• Committed to excellence, we hold high expectations for ourselves and each other, continuously striving to deliver exceptional results.