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Senior Director, Technical Accounting

Job in New York, New York County, New York, 10261, USA
Listing for: Legora
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-07-04
Job specializations:
  • Accounting
    Financial Reporting, Financial Compliance
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 150000 - 200000 USD Yearly USD 150000.00 200000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Location: New York

The Role

We’re hiring a Senior Director of Technical Accounting to build and scale a best-in-class financial reporting function. You’ll sit close to Finance leadership and operate at the center of our most complex accounting, reporting, and disclosure decisions—turning technical complexity into clear, audit‑ready output.

This is a senior, high-impact leadership role with real ownership. You’ll set the direction for technical accounting and external reporting, partner closely with cross‑functional leaders, and help define how financial information is prepared, reviewed, and communicated as the company scales.

What You'll Do

You’ll work closely with Accounting, FP&A, Tax, Legal, and Investor Relations to lead high-quality financial reporting and build scalable, repeatable processes. From close through external reporting, you’ll own outcomes while raising the bar on rigor, clarity, and efficiency.

More than that, we believe you will thrive by taking ownership of:

  • Owning end-to-end financial statements and disclosures, including GAAP financials, footnotes, roll forwards, tie‑outs, and supporting schedules
  • Leading external audit strategy and execution, serving as the primary point of contact for auditors and driving high-quality, on‑time delivery
  • Overseeing complex technical accounting areas, including stock‑based compensation, business combinations, leases, capitalized software, and other judgment‑heavy estimates
  • Leading technical accounting research and review of memos to support accounting conclusions, disclosures, and policy decisions
  • Driving SEC and public‑company reporting readiness, including building processes and documentation to support future 10‑Q, 10‑K, and other filings
  • Partnering with FP&A, Legal, and Investor Relations to align financial results, KPIs, and materials for leadership, board, and external stakeholders
  • Translating complex accounting matters into clear disclosures, executive‑level narratives, and decision‑ready communications
  • Designing and scaling reporting processes, controls, and automation to improve accuracy, efficiency, and audit readiness
  • Supporting M&A activity, including due diligence, purchase accounting, and post‑transaction integration
  • Leading and mentoring team members, setting standards for technical excellence, accountability, and continuous improvement
What You Bring

You’re a seasoned accounting leader who pairs deep technical expertise with strong judgment and a hands‑on mindset. You’re comfortable operating in ambiguity, enjoy owning complex decisions, and know how to move from technical detail to strategic clarity.

More than that, we believe you will bring:

  • 10+ years of progressive accounting experience, including significant technical accounting and financial reporting leadership
  • Experience from a technology and/or scale‑up start‑up environment
  • Deep expertise in U.S. GAAP and hands‑on experience preparing and reviewing audited financial statements and disclosures
  • Proven experience leading external audits and delivering high-quality, audit‑ready reporting in high‑growth environments
  • Experience supporting public‑company readiness, SEC reporting, or operating within a SOX‑compliant environment
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex accounting topics to senior leaders and non‑technical partners
  • A high degree of ownership, accountability, and comfort leading through change
  • CPA required
Nice to Have

While not required, we think this role could be an especially strong fit if you’ve helped scale accounting and reporting functions through periods of rapid growth or major financial milestones.

More than that, we’d be excited if you bring:

  • Big 4 public accounting experience
  • Experience supporting IPO readiness or operating as a public company
  • Exposure to M&A, including due diligence and purchase accounting
  • Experience with financial reporting and ERP systems (e.g., Workiva, Oracle)
  • Interest in leveraging automation, systems, and AI to improve reporting quality and scalability
What's In It For You
  • Global collaboration: Partner with teams and clients across Stockholm, New York, London, and Sydney.
  • Competitive package: Comprehensive salary, benefits, and…
Position Requirements
10+ Years work experience
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