Senior Director of Assistant Controller Job Clinton Township area,Michigan USA,Accounting

At Thred Up, we’re transforming the future of resale through technology, operational innovation, and a relentless commitment to building a smarter, more sustainable business
As our Senior Director, Assistant Controller, you’ll play a critical leadership role in shaping the financial foundation that enables our continued growth as a publicly traded company
Reporting directly to the Vice President, Corporate Controller, you’ll serve as one of the most influential leaders within the Finance organization—responsible for strengthening the integrity, scalability, and strategic direction of Thred Up’s global accounting function
Drive Enterprise Accounting Leadership:
Oversee global month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close, financial reporting, and balance sheet governance while continuing to build a highly scalable, audit-ready accounting function
Lead Public Company Financial Stewardship:
Serve as the technical accounting expert on complex matters (including ASC 606, ASC 842, ASC 718, and ASC 350-40) and provide key oversight for SEC reporting support
Oversee Accounting Operations & Internal Controls:
Partner closely with accounting operations leadership to ensure operational excellence across Record-to-Report, Procure-to-Pay, Payroll, Fixed Assets, Treasury, Inventory, and SOX compliance
Champion Accounting Transformation & AI Innovation:
Execute the long-term roadmap for close acceleration, ERP optimization, process automation, and the integration of AI-enabled workflows (e.g., ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini)
Act as an Executive Business Partner:
Provide strategic accounting guidance early in business planning, helping executive leadership (CFO, Controller, FP&A, Legal, HR, Engineering, DC Operations) evaluate financial implications and risks
Direct External Audit & Regulatory Relationships:
Lead relationships with external auditors and advisors, directing quarterly reviews and annual audits while maintaining year-round audit readiness
Develop & Mentor Future Leaders:
Build, lead, and develop a high-performing accounting team rooted in accountability, continuous learning, psychological safety, and operational excellence

Benefits

Competitive salary (we leverage market data) + stock
Employee stock purchase plan
Flexible PTO (take the time you need) + 13 company holidays (US offices)
Paid Sabbatical after 3 years of full time employment
Generous paid parental leave for new mothers and fathers
Medical, dental, vision, 401k, life and disability insurance offered

Industry experience within high-growth e-commerce, consumer marketplace, retail, logistics, or consumer products organizations is strongly preferred
Deep technical expertise in U.S. GAAP, SEC reporting, PCAOB standards, Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX), and internal controls
Strong technical accounting knowledge across revenue recognition, lease accounting, stock-based compensation, software capitalization, and inventory accounting
Transformational leadership style, with exceptional cross-functional influence, executive presence, and a strategic systems-thinking mindset
Active Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license and a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (Big Four public accounting experience strongly preferred)
Tech-forward & AI-minded approach, with demonstrated enthusiasm or experience evaluating and implementing automation and AI-enabled tools to streamline operations
15+ years of progressive accounting experience, including significant public company leadership and at least 7 years managing and developing high-performing accounting teams
Hands-on ERP & systems experience, including required proficiency in Net Suite and advanced Excel/Google Sheets (experience with Flo Qast, Workiva, Coupa, or Equity Edge is a plus)