Director, Corporate Accounting

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Golden State is looking for a Director to be responsible for the integrity, accuracy, and efficiency of the company’s financial reporting and accounting operations. In this role, you will oversee the month‑end, quarter‑end, and year‑end closing processes, ensuring that all financial statements are prepared in accordance with GAAP. Beyond managing the day‑to‑day accounting functions, you will serve as a strategic partner to senior leadership, providing financial insights that drive business decisions.

Additionally, you will maintain a robust internal control environment, managing the external audit relationships, and leading a professional accounting staff. Our ideal candidate balances high‑level strategic oversight with a hands‑on approach to technical problem‑solving and process optimization. This role reports to the Controller. This is a full‑time position based onsite in San Francisco, CA.

Leadership & Team Management

• Lead, mentor, and develop team members responsible for centralized accounting functions, treasury functions, technical accounting, and financial reporting.
• Manage the complexity of shared function costs and their appropriate allocation across business unit.
• Lead the accounting for investment‑related activities, including equity method investments, start‑up of new businesses, and purchase accounting stemming from M&A.

General Accounting & Financial Oversight

• Own close calendars and manage close timeliness for the Controllership team, leading through influence to achieve set goals, ensuring all reconciliations, flux analyses, and close review decks are completed accurately and on schedule.
• Manage the accounting for centralized functions, including payroll, fixed assets, treasury operations, commissions, and lease accounting.
• Oversee the consolidation and preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.

Technical Accounting & Policy

• Act as the primary point person for technical accounting inquiries across the global organization.
• Author and oversee the research and drafting of comprehensive technical accounting memos for complex transactions, new standard implementations, and non‑recurring events.
• Develop, maintain, and enforce policies, procedures, and internal controls to safeguard company assets and ensure data integrity.

Process Improvement & Systems

• Drive continuous improvement in the Record‑to‑Report cycle, ensuring scalable processes and robust internal controls.

Internal Controls & Compliance

• Design, implement, and maintain a strong system of internal controls to safeguard company assets and ensure financial data integrity.
• Support internal and external audit requests by providing accurate documentation and explanations.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor's degree, preferably in Accounting, or equivalent work experience.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) certification preferred.
• 7+ years of progressive accounting experience (a mix of public accounting and corporate experience is preferred); 2 years of people management experience.
• Expertise in US GAAP, financial statement preparation, accounting for investments, internal controls, and relevant regulatory requirements (e.g., 1099).
• Experience leading process improvement, control design, and/or system implementation projects in a high‑volume transactional environment.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Office Suite and major ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Net Suite) and financial reporting software.
• Experience in a SOX environment preferred.
• Ability to mentor and develop a diverse team of accounting professionals.
• Ability to explain complex accounting concepts to non‑financial stakeholders.
• Exceptional problem‑solving skills with a focus on data‑driven decision making.
• Ability to thrive and lead teams through change in a fast‑paced environment.

• $170, + Bonus
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision benefits for employees and dependents.
• Employer 401K match.
• Vacation, Summer Half‑Day Fridays and a generous paid time off plan for pregnancy and parental leaves.
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