Director of Accounting

Summary

Join Rescale, a high-performance computing company, as their Director of Accounting. This critical leadership role involves overseeing accounting operations, ensuring financial accuracy and integrity, and providing strategic financial insights. You will lead the accounting team, manage financial reporting, and ensure compliance with GAAP and relevant regulations. The ideal candidate has a strong technical accounting background, exceptional communication and leadership skills, and thrives in a fast-paced environment. This position requires extensive experience in accounting leadership and specific technical skills. The role also involves process improvement and team development.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field
• 10+ years of progressive accounting experience, including experience in a leadership role
• Strong technical accounting knowledge, GAAP expertise, and in-depth understanding of revenue recognition principles (ASC 606)
• Experience with NetSuite is required
• Proven ability to lead, inspire, and develop a high-performing team
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with stakeholders across the organization
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a proactive and solutions-oriented approach

Responsibilities

• Oversee and guide daily accounting operations, including general ledger accounting, accounts payable and receivable, and month-end and year-end close processes
• Ensure compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and all relevant regulations
• Develop and maintain accounting policies and procedures to ensure effective and efficient internal controls
• Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements for internal and external stakeholders
• Analyze financial data and provide insights to management on key performance indicators and trends
• Oversee the revenue recognition process, ensuring compliance with ASC 606 and other relevant guidance
• Review customer contracts and assess proper revenue recognition treatment
• Work closely with sales and legal teams to address revenue recognition matters
• Oversee and manage the annual financial audit and income tax preparation processes
• Oversee audit schedules and support internal audits
• Ensure compliance with SOX requirements
• Cultivate a collaborative and high-performing team environment
• Effectively delegate tasks and monitor team performance
• Mentor and develop the team, preparing them for future growth within the organization
• Identify opportunities to streamline and automate accounting processes
• Implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy
• Stay abreast of best practices in accounting and technology
• Proactively seek out opportunities to improve and scale financial systems and processes in anticipation of future growth and the transition to the Controller role

Preferred Qualifications

CPA