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Expectations (In this role, you will)
- Lead and scale the global accounting function, overseeing all core areas including general ledger, financial reporting, AP/AR, payroll, and tax.
- Manage and develop a team of accounting leaders and professionals, fostering a high-performance, accountable, and growth-oriented culture.
- Own the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, ensuring timely, accurate, and audit-ready financial statements.
- Establish and enhance internal controls, policies, and procedures to ensure compliance with GAAP and readiness for public company standards (SOX, SEC reporting).
- Serve as a key partner in public company readiness efforts, including systems, controls, reporting, and audit infrastructure.
- Oversee external audits, tax compliance, and relationships with auditors, advisors, and regulatory bodies.
- Provide technical accounting leadership on complex areas (e.g., revenue recognition, financial instruments, equity, international operations).
- Drive global accounting operations as the company expands internationally, including multi-entity and multi-currency environments.
- Partner cross-functionally with Finance, Legal, RevOps, and Product to improve financial processes, systems, and reporting capabilities.
- Support strategic decision-making by providing insights on accounting implications, risks, and opportunities.
- Evaluate and implement systems and automation to improve efficiency, scalability, and data integrity (e.g., NetSuite and adjacent tools).
Experience (What we look for)
- 15+ years of progressive accounting experience, including leadership roles in high-growth companies.
- Proven experience as a Corporate Controller, VP of Accounting, or Head of Accounting, with responsibility for leading and scaling teams.
- Strong experience with public companies and/or IPO readiness, including SOX compliance and external reporting.
- Background in global accounting operations, including managing international entities and distributed teams.
- CPA required; Big 4 or top-tier public accounting experience strongly preferred.
- Deep expertise in GAAP, technical accounting, and internal controls.
- Experience with modern accounting systems (e.g., NetSuite) and building scalable financial infrastructure.
- Strong leadership presence with the ability to influence executives and cross-functional stakeholders.
- Hands-on, detail-oriented mindset paired with strategic thinking and the ability to operate at both altitude and depth.
- Experience in fintech, payments, or marketplace businesses is a plus.
If you’re passionate about building and leading a world-class accounting organization and want to have a meaningful impact in a fast-moving, mission-driven company, we’d love to hear from you.
