Director of Accounting, Applied Intuition

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA required
• 10+ years of progressive accounting experience, including Big 4 public accounting and leadership roles at high-growth software/SaaS companies
• Strong proficiency in NetSuite, including system administration and optimization
• Experience consolidating foreign subsidiaries, managing multi-currency environments, and handling intercompany eliminations
• Demonstrated experience building and scaling accounting processes, with a focus on SOX compliance and IPO readiness
• Hands-on experience working with outsourced international accounting partners
• Strong project management and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent communication, leadership, and team development skills

Desirable

• We are a rapidly scaling, late-stage startup preparing for an IPO and seeking a Director of Accounting to lead our global accounting operations
• This is a hands-on leadership role responsible for building and optimizing accounting processes, ensuring compliance, and supporting our explosive growth
• You will play a key part in IPO readiness, consolidation of foreign entities, and establishing a world-class finance function
• Lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, driving continuous improvement to shorten the close cycle and ensure timely, accurate reporting
• Oversee consolidation of multiple foreign entities, including intercompany eliminations and accounting for multiple currencies
• Build and maintain a robust reporting calendar, ensuring alignment with public company requirements
• Develop, document, and implement accounting policies and processes to support SOX compliance and public company readiness
• Manage and optimize the use of NetSuite, including system enhancements and integrations
• Collaborate with outsourced accounting partners for certain international locations, ensuring quality and timeliness of deliverables
• Oversee audit preparation and coordinate with external auditors to ensure successful audits and IPO readiness
• Manage and mentor a growing accounting team, fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement
• Support the preparation of S-1 and other SEC filings as part of the IPO process
• Partner cross-functionally with FP&A, Legal, HR, and other teams to support business initiatives and ensure accurate financial reporting
• Identify and implement process improvements, automation opportunities, and best practices to scale the accounting function