Director of Accounting

AlphaSense

. Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing accounting organization .

Posted 11/5/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesLead💰 $156,000 - $214,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive expertise in US GAAP and SOX compliance, with a proven track record in leading high-performing accounting teams through IPO preparation and public company operations. Skilled in optimizing ERP systems and driving automation for scalable reporting and decision-making.

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CPAUS GAAP ExpertiseSOX ComplianceAccounting LeadershipNetSuite Experience

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Hard Skills

Technical AccountingMonthly Close ProcessVariance AnalysisInternal Control FrameworkProcess Improvement

Soft Skills

Exceptional CommunicationExecutive PresenceCross-Functional PartnershipBusiness Acumen

Tools & Technologies

NetSuiteWorkdayFloQastRampTipalti

Certifications & Qualifications

CPA

Industry Keywords

Public Company Best PracticesHigh-Growth SaaSTalent Development ProgramsSuccession PlanningRecord-to-Report Cycles

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing accounting organization
Partner with the Controller and peer functional leaders across Technical Accounting & Reporting, Tax, and Treasury
Build succession planning and talent development programs
Own the monthly, quarterly, and annual close process
Develop a plan with the Controller to reduce the monthly close cycle
Manage the general ledger, accounts payable, payroll, and other core accounting functions
Drive automation and process improvement across record-to-report cycles, including software capitalization and variance analysis
Design, implement, and maintain an internal control framework aligned with SOX requirements
Optimize ERP and related technology for scalable reporting and decision-making
Ensure compliance with US GAAP and internal policies
Partner cross-functionally on enterprise system initiatives
Build and document public-company-ready standard operating processes and policies

Requirements

What you’ll need

10+ years of progressive accounting leadership experience in a high-growth SaaS or technology company
CPA and Big 4 public accounting experience strongly preferred
Demonstrated success leading accounting teams through IPO preparation and/or operating as a public company
Deep expertise in US GAAP and SOX compliance
Technical accounting expertise
Strong awareness of public company best practices
Proven record of building, leading, and scaling high-performing teams
Experience implementing scalable systems and processes
Strong business acumen and ability to translate technical accounting into actionable insights for senior leaders
Exceptional communication, executive presence, and cross-functional partnership skills
Experience with NetSuite, Workday, FloQast, Ramp, and Tipalti

Benefits

Comp & perks

Performance-based bonus
Equity
Generous benefits program