Accounting Director, Perchwell

• 6-10 years of accounting experience, with significant time in high-growth tech startups
• Big 4 accounting firm background
• Active CPA certification
• A strategic thinker with strong business acumen
• Excellence in stakeholder management and communication
• Demonstrated ability to thrive in fast-paced, ambiguous environments
• Track record of driving process improvements and automation
• Proven track record of managing full-cycle audits with experience helping a company through its first audit
• Extensive SaaS accounting expertise
• Advanced proficiency in: QuickBooks, Bill.com, Avalara, Excel, PowerPoint, Google Workspace

Desirable

• The Director of Accounting will report directly to the VP of Finance and have overall responsibility for Perchwell's accounting function
• As a Series B startup revolutionizing the real estate technology space, we need a strategic leader who can build and scale our accounting function
• This role will be primarily responsible for the execution of all aspects of accounting including: month/quarter/year-end close, technical accounting/policy development, debt & cash management, AR and AP cycles, financial reporting, financial controls, payroll, tax, and audit
• Establish, oversee and execute on all accounting operations, including month-end, quarterly, and year-end close processes
• Develop and implement scalable accounting systems and automation solutions
• Create the roadmap for audit readiness and compliance
• Define and optimize the balance between in-house accounting and third-party partnerships
• Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting across all business units
• Lead technical accounting initiatives and author comprehensive policy documentation
• Manage domestic and international tax compliance across multiple jurisdictions
• Drive process optimization for revenue recognition, equity accounting, and spend management
• Partner with Sales and Customer Success teams to align accounting operations with business objectives
• Foster cross-functional collaboration and strategic partnerships
• Establish best practices and training programs for accounting operations