[Hiring] Senior Director, Assistant Controller @LaunchDarkly

Role Description

LaunchDarkly is seeking a Senior Director, Assistant Controller to lead and scale the global accounting organization during the company’s next phase of growth. This leader will be a key member of the controllership organization and will partner closely with various departments to build a best-in-class accounting function that is accurate, efficient, well-controlled, and business-enabling.

The Senior Director, Assistant Controller will be responsible for core controllership activities, including:

• Monthly close
• Financial reporting support
• Technical accounting execution
• Control environment oversight
• Driving systems, process, and AI automation initiatives

This role is ideal for a strategic, hands-on accounting leader who is comfortable driving change across multiple functions at scale, and combines strong technical depth with operational rigor and a continuous improvement mindset.

Responsibilities

• Partner with the Controller to lead the global accounting function and help shape the controllership roadmap in support of company growth and operational maturity.
• Oversee critical areas of the monthly, quarterly, and annual close process to ensure timely, accurate, and complete financial results and reporting packages.
• Prepare financial statements, including equity rollforward and cash flow statements.
• Lead and oversee core accounting operations across general ledger, accounts payable, payroll, and equity administration.
• Lead intercompany and international accounting, including management of third party accounting teams.
• Be the technical accounting and US GAAP/IFRS subject matter expert.
• Oversee technical accounting implementation and execution.
• Strengthen the company’s internal control environment, including SOX readiness and execution.
• Be responsible for leading and coordinating the annual external audit.
• Lead the design and execution of scalable accounting processes.
• Identify and implement opportunities for workflow improvement and systems optimization/AI automation.
• Partner with System Technology team and business stakeholders on ERP enhancements.
• Build management reporting and KPIs for the accounting organization.
• Mentor, develop, and retain a high-performing accounting team.
• Serve as a trusted partner to leadership by balancing strong governance with practical, business-oriented problem solving.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of progressive accounting experience, including a mix of Big 4 public accounting and industry leadership experience.
• Hands-on systems orientation, with experience improving ERP workflows, reporting, and automation.
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP, foreign currency accounting, internal controls, close processes, and financial reporting requirements.
• Demonstrated success leading teams through scale, process improvement, and organizational change.
• Experience building and improving accounting operations in a fast-paced SaaS or technology company.
• Proven ability to partner cross-functionally and influence outcomes.
• Strong executive presence, sound judgment, and the ability to communicate clearly with senior leaders and auditors.
• Ability to move between strategic leadership and detailed execution with a high degree of ownership.

Requirements

• Experience in NetSuite (or similar ERP).

Benefits

• Target pay ranges based on Geographic Zones for Level 5:
• Zone 1: $214,800 - $295,350
• Zone 2: $193,400 - $265,870
• Zone 3: $182,600 - $251,020
• All Zone Inclusive of 20% Bonus Target.
• Restricted Stock Units (RSUs), health, vision, and dental insurance, and mental health benefits in addition to salary.