Director Accounting

Job Overview:

We are seeking an experienced GAAP Accounting leader to join our finance organization as Controller / VP, Director – Accounting. This is a senior, hands-on leadership role responsible for the integrity of our global financial reporting, driving accounting operations across multiple geographies, and building scalable finance infrastructure to support a growing, private equity–backed organization. The ideal candidate combines deep technical GAAP expertise with strong operational leadership, and has a track record of navigating high-growth environments, M&A activity, and multi-entity global operations.

Responsibilities and Duties:

·       Financial Reporting & Controllership

o   Own the accuracy, timeliness, and integrity of consolidated financial statements prepared in accordance with US GAAP

o   Lead the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes across all entities and geographies

o   Serve as the primary point of contact for external auditors, managing the annual audit cycle end-to-end and ensuring clean, timely audit outcomes

o   Design, implement, and continuously improve internal controls, accounting policies, and procedures

·       Systems & Process

o   Own and optimize NetSuite as the core ERP for accounting operations, including chart of accounts (COA) design, workflow automation, and reporting configuration

o   Lead the design and rollout of new or restructured Chart of Accounts across entities/segments as the business scales

o   Establish and enforce a disciplined month-end close calendar and timeline, driving accountability across the finance team and cross-functional stakeholders

o   Document and standardize GAAP accounting policies and procedures (accounting manual, process runbooks, controls matrix)

·       Private Equity & Investor Reporting

o   Partner closely with PE sponsors/investors on reporting cadences, board packages, covenant compliance, and portfolio-level financial reporting requirements

o   Support due diligence, quality-of-earnings processes, and investor reporting deliverables

·       M&A & Integration

o   Lead accounting workstreams for M&A transactions, including due diligence, purchase accounting, opening balance sheet preparation, and post-close integration

o   Drive harmonization of accounting policies, systems (NetSuite), and close calendars for newly acquired entities

o   Partner with People Ops, Legal, and Operations on end-to-end integration playbooks for acquired businesses

·       Global Operations

o   Oversee accounting operations across multiple regions/entities (US, EU, APAC, India, and other geographies as applicable), ensuring local statutory compliance while maintaining a consistent global GAAP framework

o   Manage relationships with regional finance teams, local advisors, and statutory auditors across jurisdictions

o   Navigate multi-currency consolidation, transfer pricing considerations, and cross-border reporting requirements

Education and Experience

·       Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA (or equivalent) strongly preferred

·       15+ years of progressive accounting experience, including significant time in a Controller, VP, or Director-level role

·       Strong working knowledge of US GAAP, with hands-on experience preparing/reviewing GAAP-compliant financial statements

·       Proven experience with NetSuite (implementation, administration, and/or advanced use as primary ERP)

·       Prior experience in a private equity–backed company (reporting to sponsors, board-level reporting, PE-driven reporting cadences)

·       Demonstrated M&A experience, including due diligence, purchase accounting, and post-acquisition integration

·       Strong audit management experience — leading annual audits and managing auditor relationships

·       Global/multi-entity experience, having operated across US, EU, APAC, and India (or similar combination of regions)

·       Track record of implementing new Chart of Accounts, GAAP policies/procedures, and month-end close calendars in a scaling or transforming organization

·       Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills; ability to operate effectively with executive leadership and external investors