Role Description
The Senior Director of Accounting will own the transformation and operational integrity of both technical accounting and revenue accounting functions. This role is responsible for building scalable accounting infrastructure, strengthening revenue recognition and Order-to-Cash processes, and ensuring all accounting operations, systems, and reporting are accurate, audit-ready, and aligned with U.S. GAAP.
This is a highly cross-functional leadership role that bridges Accounting, Revenue Operations, Systems, and FinOps, with a strong emphasis on process design, control environment maturity, and revenue/accounting integration.
Key Responsibilities
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Accounting Operations & Process Transformation
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Translate approved accounting methodologies into scalable, controlled, and operational processes.
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Build and enhance accounting workflows, reconciliations, and supporting revenue schedules to ensure accuracy and audit readiness.
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Drive NetSuite enhancements and Sandbox testing to support scalable accounting operations.
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Revenue Accounting & Order-to-Cash Ownership
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Own revenue recognition processes, policies, and supporting schedules in accordance with U.S. GAAP.
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Oversee control framework with FinOps and billing, accounts receivable, collections, payment application, and revenue reporting processes.
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Ensure accurate and timely close of the Order-to-Cash (O2C) cycle, including reconciliations and revenue variance analysis.
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Partner with RevOps, FP&A, Legal, and Operations to ensure alignment on pricing, contracts, and revenue impacts.
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Technical Accounting & Compliance
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Interpret and operationalize complex accounting guidance including revenue recognition, CECL, write-offs, and other technical areas.
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Stay current on FASB/GAAP updates and assess implications for revenue and accounting processes.
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Ensure accounting treatments are consistently applied across all systems, schedules, and reporting outputs.
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Financial Controls, Documentation & Audit Readiness
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Strengthen internal controls, SOPs, and documentation across accounting and revenue processes.
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Ensure all supporting schedules (e.g., revenue schedules, CECL models, AR roll forwards) are complete, accurate, and audit ready.
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Resolve historical audit findings and eliminate recurring control deficiencies.
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Partner closely with external auditors to ensure efficient audit execution.
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Accounting Cleanup & Infrastructure Stabilization
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Lead remediation of legacy balances, backlog items, and subledger inconsistencies (part of AR migration project).
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Stabilize the books and improve reliability of financial reporting across entities and currencies.
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Implement structural improvements that reduce manual effort and increase automation.
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Cross-Functional Business Partnership
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Partner with FinOps, Systems, RevOps, FP&A, and Operations to align upstream and downstream financial data flows.
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Establish โcheck and balanceโ frameworks between Accounting and operational teams.
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Support revenue optimization initiatives, pricing changes, and product launches from an accounting and reporting perspective.
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Leadership & Team Development
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Lead and develop Accounting and Revenue Accounting professionals.
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Foster a high-performance, detail-oriented, and collaborative team culture.
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Drive accountability, technical excellence, and continuous improvement across the function.
Qualifications
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8+ years of progressive accounting experience, public accounting and high-growth industry roles preferred.
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CPA required; MBA or Masterโs in Accounting preferred.
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Strong command of U.S. GAAP, including ASC 606 revenue recognition, ASC 310, CECL, and complex accounting areas.
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Experience in PE-backed or venture-backed, high-growth environments.
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Background in FinTech, SaaS, financial services, AgTech, or tech-enabled platforms strongly preferred.
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Demonstrated experience improving close processes, cleaning up legacy balances, and strengthening audit readiness.
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Experience working with external auditors under PCAOB standards.
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Hands-on experience with NetSuite (including Sandbox environments) and finance automation tools.
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Strong leadership, cross-functional influence, and project management capabilities.
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Experience with international entities, multi-currency consolidation, and transfer pricing is a plus.
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IPO readiness or public company experience strongly preferred.
Benefits
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High-impact role shaping both accounting and revenue infrastructure.
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Direct exposure to IPO readiness and capital markets environment.
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Opportunity to lead end-to-end transformation across accounting and revenue operations.
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Collaborative, mission-driven culture in a rapidly scaling global business.
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Competitive compensation, equity, and benefits.