Director, Financial Reporting & Technical Accounting

At Instructure
, we believe in the power of people to grow and succeed throughout their lives. Our goal is to amplify that power by creating intuitive products that simplify learning and personal development, facilitate meaningful relationships, and inspire people to go further in their education and careers.
We do this by giving smart, creative, passionate people opportunities to create awesome. And that's where you come in:

As Director, Financial Reporting & Technical Accounting at Instructure, you will take ownership of accounting for and reporting our most complex transactions. You are the expert we turn to before deals close to provide guidance and ensure compliance. You’ll oversee technical accounting, lead external reporting, and manage the Equity function with one direct report (Equity Manager).

• Serve as the organization’s subject matter expert on technical accounting, offering proactive guidance on complex transactions, new business initiatives, and evolving accounting standards.

• Research, analyze, and document technical accounting conclusions for non-standard transactions in position papers that meet auditor, lender, and board scrutiny.

• Own Purchase Price Accounting for current and future M&A transactions.

• Manage the financial reporting process, ensuring compliance with US GAAP and management reporting requirements.

• Prepare and own annual audited financial statements and footnotes. Help manage the annual audit in collaboration with external auditors.

• Oversee the end-to-end financial reporting process for GAAP financials. Prepare financial packages for quarterly debt covenant reporting. Partner with FP&A to contribute to the Monthly Reporting Package for the board.

• Own all accounting related to debt, including monthly entries, as well as accounting for new or modified debt transactions, from structuring through ongoing measurement and disclosure.

• Collaborate cross-functionally with Accounting, FP&A, Legal, Corporate Development, Tax, and external auditors to assess accounting implications of strategic and technical transactions.

• Manage and oversee the entire Equity process, including administration, accounting, and development of the Equity Manager.

• Maintain a strong control environment around financial reporting.

• Lead the Financial Reporting portion of our Maximor Implementation, driving automation and process improvements to streamline our financial reporting.

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting

• Active CPA license or equivalent professional certification

• 10+ years of combined public accounting and industry experience

• Deep technical accounting expertise and strong knowledge of US GAAP and reporting requirements, including ASC 805 and stock-based compensation

• Demonstrated ability to independently research, analyze, and document complex accounting issues

• Strong executive presence with exceptional written and verbal communication skills

• Experience in a SOX-compliant environment with a solid understanding of internal controls

• Experience accounting for M&A transactions

• Experience with accounting for corporate debt and credit agreements, including debt modification and extinguishment analysis

• Ability to work on-site in Salt Lake City once a week OR ability to work remotely and travel in once a quarter

• Hedge accounting experience

• Experience with Net Suite or similar ERP

• Experience with equity administration and Share works

• Experience with Claude or other AI platforms

We offer competitive, meaningful benefits in every country where we operate. While they vary by location, here's a general idea of what you can expect:

• Competitive compensation, plus all full-time employees participate in our ownership program - because everyone should have a stake in our success.

• Flexible work culture. Our remote, hybrid and in-office collaboration spaces vary by role, team and location.

• Generous time off, including local holidays and our annual “Dim the Lights” period in late December, when teams are encouraged to step back and recharge based on departmental needs.

• Comprehensive wellness…