Senior Director, Accounting

Financial Close & GAAP Reporting: Direct the global G/L close process and deliver timely, accurate financial statements (B/S, P&L, Cash Flows) in strict compliance with U.S. GAAP.

Global Payroll Operations: Lead domestic and international full-cycle payroll execution, ensuring cross-functional alignment, regulatory compliance, and scalable system infrastructure.

Treasury & Cash Forecasting: Oversee cash flow reporting, weekly rolling liquidity forecasts, debt compliance, intercompany funding balances, and global banking relationships.

Global Tax Strategy & Compliance: Partner with the CAO and external tax advisors to execute multi-jurisdictional corporate tax strategies, statutory reporting, and Sales/Use tax compliance.

External Audit Management: Lead the annual global financial audit process, serving as the primary liaison to external auditors and driving the resolution of audit recommendations.

ERP Optimization (NetSuite): Manage and enhance NetSuite ERP capabilities to automate financial workflows, shorten close cycles, and support strategic business analysis.

Team Leadership & Development: Mentor and manage the accounting department, setting performance targets, conducting reviews, and cultivating a high-performance operational culture.

Internal Controls Framework: Establish and maintain robust internal control structures to safeguard company assets, mitigate financial risk, and ensure reporting integrity.

Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with executive leadership, FP&A, HR, and legal to align accounting workflows with broader business priorities and growth initiatives.

Strategic Financial Analysis: Evaluate operational data and financial trends to provide executive leadership with actionable insights for long-term strategic decision-making.

Policy & Process Improvement: Continuously review and modernize accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls to keep pace with global corporate expansion.

Statutory & Regulatory Reporting: Ensure error-free, timely quarterly and annual regulatory filings across all local, state, federal, and global jurisdictions.

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field OR equivalent work experience (Masters degree preferred)

Active Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license required.

12+ years of progressive accounting experience, including 7+ years in a Senior Director, Controller, or managerial leadership role.

Hands-on proficiency with NetSuite ERP required.

Demonstrated experience with enterprise systems including Avalara, Stripe, and ADP or UKG.

In-depth knowledge of global payroll operations, multi-jurisdictional compliance, GAAP, and external audit management.

Proven track record of scaling and transforming accounting and payroll operations through automation and process optimization.

Demonstrated ability to mentor, build, and retain high-performing, cross-functional accounting teams.

Thrives in hyper-growth environments, managing tight deadlines, multi-project critical paths, and competing priorities under pressure.

Exceptional financial analysis, problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder management skills.