Director of Accounting & Finance, Linux Foundation
$170k
Open source hub for developers
Be an early applicant
Open source hub for developers
501-1000 employees
Be an early applicant
$170k
501-1000 employees
Company mission
To create new technology categories by identifying trends, accelerating the growth of nascent technologies, and removing barriers to adoption.
Role
Who you are
- Passion for Open Source: A strong interest in Open Source, experience and exposure a plus but not required
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration from an accredited institution
- 10+ years of experience in finance and accounting roles, including 5+ years in a team leadership and management
- Proven track record in financial reporting, strategic financial planning, and team management
- Experience working in complex, large-scale organizations or companies with multi-department financial structures
- Strong knowledge of financial regulations, accounting standards (GAAP), and tax laws
- Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills
- Proficiency in financial software (ERP systems, Excel, and financial modeling)
- Ability to think strategically and manage complex financial scenarios
- Ability to lead and motivate teams in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment
- High level of integrity and transparency in financial reporting and decision-making
- A proactive problem-solver with the ability to drive change and process improvements
- Must be a dynamic self-starter with demonstrated ability to work independently on special projects
What the job involves
- Reporting directly to the CFO, the Director of Finance and Accounting oversees all accounting and finance functions, including financial reporting, strategic planning, and the management of a high-performing team
- This leadership role is responsible for ensuring the integrity of the monthly close process, maintaining robust internal controls, and ensuring full compliance with GAAP and statutory tax regulations
- A key focus of the position involves driving operational excellence through the implementation of system upgrades, process improvements, and efficient business practices across a multi-departmental structure
- The ideal candidate is a dynamic leader with over 10 years of experience who can balance strategic financial projects with the hands-on management of audits and stakeholder reporting
- Under the supervision of the CFO, the Director of Finance and Accounting will lead and manage the finance and accounting departments, including teams responsible for financial reporting, planning, analysis and compliance
- Responsibilities include monitoring the monthly financial close process, including ensuring all costs incurred are properly recorded; reviewing journal entries and account balance reconciliations; and financial statement preparation
- Participate in the ongoing development and establishment of accounting policies and procedures and operational strategies including the review and implementation of process and system changes
- Continuous focus on improving system efficiencies and business practices
- Participate in strategic financial projects including financial reporting system upgrades and implementations
- Ensure timely filing of all financial statements, reports, and tax filings, including VAT, with internal and external stakeholders
- Interact at all levels and with budget owners or other stakeholders to produce timely, efficient, and accurate month-end close and all internal management and financial reporting
- Collaborate with external auditors to ensure successful audit results and compliance
- Maintain the chart of accounts to ensure accuracy in the general ledger and financial statements
- Analyze the effect of statutory accounting practices and studies regulations and guidance to ensure correct application of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
- Develop and maintain effective internal controls to safeguard the company’s assets and ensure accuracy in financial reporting
Our take
The Linux Foundation powers decentralised innovation through its neutral, open-source hub for developers to code, manage, and scale open technology products and ecosystems. The company has a long-standing reputation as one of the most trusted sources on the market.
Utilised by a wide range of organisations, including some of the top enterprises in the world (such as Intel, Fujitsu, Microsoft, and Samsung), the company has over 17,000 organisations contributing to its hub, adding 51M+ lines of code each week.
The company also leads education programs, providing users with training & certification focused on area-specific technical competencies, called SkillCreds, to empower professionals to find new ways to stand out in the highly competitive technology landscape.
With a consistent and ever-growing portfolio of partnerships and innovative projects, along with its recently launched European division, The Linux Foundation is well-set to be a core contributor to open-source innovation around the globe for years to come.
Freddie
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
10% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Company benefits
- 100% Paid Health Care for Families & Individuals
- Unlimited PTO
- 12 Fully Paid Weeks of Parental Care for Primary and Secondary Caregivers
- Full 401(k) Match (up to the government maximum)
- Virtual Workforce
- Stipend for Home Office Setup, Buying Computers, and Renting Co-Working Spaces
Company HQ
Presidio of San Francisco, San Francisco, CA
Leadership
Jim Zemlin
(CEO)Founder & former Director of Marketing at Corio. Previous VP of Marketing at Covalent.
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