Technical Accounting Director

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Technical Accounting Director in the United States.

In this role, you will lead the organization’s technical accounting strategy and ensure the integrity of financial statements across global operations. You will act as a key advisor on complex accounting matters, including M&A, equity, debt, and software capitalization, partnering with cross-functional teams to drive strategic financial decisions. This position offers the opportunity to manage and develop policies, oversee adoption of new accounting standards, and collaborate with external auditors to maintain compliance and accuracy. The role is high-impact, strategic, and hands-on, providing visibility to senior leadership and influence over the company’s financial reporting and governance. You will thrive in a fast-paced, innovative environment while leading continuous process improvements and technical accounting initiatives.

• Lead and research complex technical accounting matters, including M&A, debt, equity, impairment, segment reporting, and software capitalization.
• Draft and maintain technical accounting memos, documenting company positions under U.S. GAAP.
• Partner with external auditors and valuation specialists to resolve technical accounting issues and oversee recurring valuations.
• Govern and update the global accounting policy library, ensuring compliance with new accounting standards and significant transactions.
• Serve as primary accounting lead for M&A activities, overseeing purchase accounting (ASC 805) and integration.
• Drive process improvements to enhance the efficiency, accuracy, and timeliness of financial reporting.
• Provide strategic guidance to cross-functional teams on accounting implications of business decisions and transactions.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance; active CPA license required.
• 8+ years of progressive accounting experience, including at least 4+ years in Big 4 public accounting. SaaS or technology industry experience is a plus.
• Deep expertise in U.S. GAAP, SEC regulations, and complex financial reporting requirements.
• Proven ability to research, document, and resolve complex technical accounting issues with senior management and external auditors.
• Strong leadership and project management skills, able to navigate ambiguity and manage multiple priorities.
• Exceptional analytical, strategic thinking, and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, able to convey complex concepts clearly to diverse audiences.
• Experience with financial systems (e.g., Workiva, NetSuite) and M&A integration is advantageous.
• Proactive, self-starter mindset with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.

• Competitive salary with comprehensive health, dental, and life insurance coverage.
• Flexible and remote-first work environment.
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth.
• Inclusive and collaborative workplace culture, emphasizing fairness and equity.
• Participation in process improvement initiatives to drive efficiency and automation.

Jobgether is a Talent Matching Platform that partners with companies worldwide to efficiently connect top talent with the right opportunities through AI-driven job matching.

When you apply, your profile goes through our AI-powered screening process designed to identify top talent efficiently and fairly.

🔍 Our AI evaluates your CV and LinkedIn profile thoroughly, analyzing your skills, experience, and achievements.

📊 It compares your profile to the job’s core requirements and past success factors to determine your match score.

🎯 Based on this analysis, we automatically shortlist the three candidates with the highest match to the role.

🧠 When necessary, our human team may perform an additional manual review to ensure no strong profile is missed.

The process is transparent, skills-based, and free of bias — focusing solely on your fit for the role. Once the shortlist is completed, we share it directly with the company that owns the job opening. The final decision and next steps (such as interviews or additional assessments) are then made by their internal hiring team.

Thank you for your interest!

By submitting an application to this posting, the applicant acknowledges that Jobgether will process their personal data as necessary to evaluate their candidacy, provide feedback, and, when appropriate, share relevant information with potential employers. Such processing is carried out on the basis of legitimate interest and pre-contractual measures in accordance with applicable data protection laws. The applicant may exercise their rights of access, rectification, erasure, and objection at any time as provided under the GDPR.

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