Director,TechnicalAccounting

Join us in bringing joy to customer experience. Five9 is a leading provider of cloud contact center software, bringing the power of cloud innovation to customers worldwide. Living our values everyday results in our team-first culture and enables us to innovate, grow, and thrive while enjoying the journey together. We celebrate diversity and foster an inclusive environment, empowering our employees to be their authentic selves. We are seeking a highly skilled and strategic Director of Technical Accounting, reporting directly to the Chief Accounting Officer, to lead our technical accounting function. As a fast-growing SaaS company, we encounter complex and evolving accounting challenges. In this role, you will be the foremost expert on US GAAP and IFRS, ensuring our accounting policies and financial reporting is accurate, compliant, and optimized. This role will involve working with all accounting and finance functions including cross-functionally with Corp. Dev., IT, Engineering, Procurement, etc. A critical component of this role involves cross-functional leadership, specifically partnering with our Engineering and Product teams to accurately identify, track, and account for internal-use software capitalization (ASC 350-40/ASU 2025-06). You will manage and mentor one direct report, driving a culture of continuous improvement, rigorous documentation, and collaborative problem-solving across the organization. Responsibilities Strategic Leadership plus activities for technical accounting domains (including stock-based compensation and equity), ensuring the accurate preparation and review of related journal entries and account reconciliations. Audit & SOX Leadership: Own the technical accounting relationship with external auditors, driving the timely resolution of audit inquiries. Ensure all technical accounting processes and documentation strictly adhere to SOX internal control frameworks. External Reporting Partnership: Partner closely with the Director of SEC Reporti