Director of Technical Accounting & Financial Reporting

Steven Douglas is engaged on a search for a CPA-qualified Director of Technical Accounting & Financial Reporting to establish and lead the technical accounting function. Reporting to the Controller, this individual will serve as the primary subject matter expert on U.S. GAAP, complex accounting matters, and financial reporting, while partnering with executive leadership and cross-functional teams to support continued growth and public-company readiness.

This is a hands-on leadership opportunity for an experienced technical accounting professional who enjoys building scalable accounting policies, processes, and controls in a high-growth environment, with the potential to grow and lead the function as the organization scales.

• Lead technical accounting research, analysis, and documentation for complex transactions under U.S. GAAP.
• Establish and maintain accounting policies, procedures, and technical accounting memoranda.
• Oversee financial reporting, including financial statement preparation, disclosures, and compliance with applicable accounting standards.
• Provide technical accounting guidance on revenue recognition, stock-based compensation, equity and financing transactions, software capitalization, leases, inventory, and business combinations.
• Partner with Finance, Legal, Operations, and executive leadership to evaluate new business initiatives and significant transactions.
• Lead coordination with external auditors and third-party accounting advisors.
• Support annual audits, strengthen internal controls, and develop scalable accounting processes.
• Drive IPO readiness and public-company reporting initiatives, including future SEC reporting and disclosure requirements.
• Support executive leadership with strategic initiatives, financial reporting matters, and special projects.

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required; active CPA license required.
• 10+ years of progressive accounting experience, including at least 5 years with a Big 4 or national public accounting firm.
• Significant technical accounting and financial reporting experience at the Senior Manager or Director level.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, complex accounting research, and technical memo preparation.
• Hands-on experience with revenue recognition, stock-based compensation, equity transactions, and software capitalization.
• Experience with financial statement audits, internal controls, and public-company readiness or SEC reporting.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate complex accounting matters into practical business guidance.

• Experience in a high-growth technology, manufacturing, hardware, AI, or R&D-intensive environment.
• Exposure to IPO readiness, capital markets transactions, or public-company reporting.
• Experience building an accounting function, implementing policies and controls, and operating in an evolving organization.
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive health benefits.
• Paid time off.
• Opportunity to build and lead a technical accounting function while supporting the Company's long-term growth.