Head of Technical Accounting and Reporting

The Head of Technical Accounting and Reporting will own technical accounting, financial reporting, and internal controls in a dynamic, multi-product SaaS environment. This role is highly cross-functional, partnering closely with the Product, Sales, Legal, Partnerships, Revenue Accounting, Corporate Accounting and StratFin teams to ensure that new products, pricing structures, and commercial arrangements are accounted for accurately and in accordance with U.S. GAAP and, where applicable, IFRS. This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, evolving business, can bring structure and scalability to accounting operations, and can help lay the groundwork for future public-company readiness.

Responsibilities

Own technical accounting, financial reporting, and internal controls in a dynamic, multi-product SaaS environment; Serve as the company's subject matter expert on complex accounting matters; Prepare technical accounting memos on significant and non-routine transactions; Partner with cross-functional teams to assess accounting implications of new partnerships, products, and pricing structures; Monitor, assess, and implement new accounting standards; Partner with external auditors and technical accounting consultants; Evaluate accounting impact of differences between U.S. GAAP and IFRS; Own accounting policies and design and implementation of related controls; Assess material complex and non-standard contracts; Own preparation and review of internal and external financial statements and footnote disclosures; Design, implement, and maintain a scalable internal control environment; Lead technical accounting and reporting workstreams in support of IPO readiness; Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes; Develop and maintain accounting policies and procedures; Prepare reporting and analysis for senior leadership, the board, investors, and lenders.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; CPA required; 15+ years of progressive accounting experience, including a combination of public accounting and industry experience; Deep, current expertise in U.S. GAAP (including ASC 606 revenue recognition); Working knowledge of IFRS; Experience with technical accounting research and preparation of technical memos on complex, non-routine transactions; Working knowledge of internal controls and SOX; Strong understanding of technical accounting across business combinations, equity and stock-based compensation, leases, and revenue recognition; Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills; Strong written and verbal communication skills; Hands-on, roll-up-your-sleeves mindset; Ability to build scalable processes and controls in an evolving environment; High degree of ownership, integrity, and attention to detail.

Nice to have

Big 4 preferred; Prior experience in a SaaS, technology, or other high-growth environment strongly preferred; Experience supporting IPO readiness or public-company reporting is a strong plus.