Gong. io

SaaS

Director,TechnicalAccounting&Reporting

$164–235k San Francisco, California, United States Remote Friendly
The Brief

“Director, Technical Accounting & Reporting at Gong. io. Skills: Technical accounting, Financial reporting, US GAAP, SEC regulations. Serve as subject matter expert on technical accounting. Provide guidance on complex transactions”

Industry & Context.

SaaS
Problems you'll solve

Complex business challenges; Complex accounting issues

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field or equivalent experience, Active CPA license or equivalent professional certification, 12+ years of combined public accounting and/or industry experience, Significant exposure to high-growth technology or SaaS environments, 6+ years of deep technical accounting experience, Knowledge of US GAAP, Knowledge of SEC reporting requirements, Knowledge of ASC 606, Knowledge of Stock-Based Compensation, Proven ability to independently research accounting issues, Proven ability to analyze accounting issues, Proven ability to document accounting issues, 4+ years of progressive leadership experience, Demonstrated success building high-performing teams, Demonstrated success developing high-performing teams, Executive presence, Exceptional written communication skills, Exceptional verbal communication skills, Ability to simplify complex technical concepts, Experience operating in a SOX-compliant environment, Understanding of internal controls, Understanding of public company readiness

Nice to Have

Big 4 public accounting experience, Advisory practice experience, National Office rotation experience, Deep expertise in revenue recognition (ASC 606), Deep expertise in business combinations, Deep expertise in consolidation, Deep expertise in leases, Deep expertise in derivatives, Deep expertise in equity transactions, Deep expertise in SaaS-related accounting matters, Experience supporting M&A transactions, Experience structuring deals, Background partnering across global organizations, Experience influencing change, Experience driving scalable processes, Prior experience in a high-growth SaaS company, Prior experience in an AI company, Prior experience in a cloud technology company

What You'll Do.

Serve as subject matter expert on technical accounting

Provide guidance on complex transactions

Provide guidance on new business initiatives

Provide guidance on evolving accounting standards

Lead research of technical accounting conclusions

Document technical accounting conclusions

Prepare technical accounting memos

Partner cross-functionally with Accounting

Partner cross-functionally with Finance

Partner cross-functionally with Legal

Partner cross-functionally with Corporate Development

Partner cross-functionally with FP&A

Partner cross-functionally with Tax

Partner cross-functionally with external auditors

Assess accounting implications of strategic transactions

Assess accounting implications of operational changes

Support financial reporting requirements

Support disclosure requirements

Ensure compliance with US GAAP

Ensure compliance with international Statutory financial reporting

Ensure compliance with SEC regulations

Ensure compliance with internal control standards

Drive accounting assessments related to strategic initiatives

Drive accounting assessments related to commercial arrangements

Drive accounting assessments related to acquisitions

Drive accounting assessments related to financing transactions

Drive accounting assessments related to non-routine activities

Monitor emerging FASB guidance

Monitor emerging SEC guidance

Evaluate potential impacts to the business

Lead implementation of new accounting standards

Scale technical accounting processes

Optimize technical accounting processes

Scale reporting processes

Optimize reporting processes

Influence members of the accounting organization

Mentor members of the accounting organization

Foster a culture of collaboration

Foster a culture of accountability

Foster a culture of continuous improvement

Act as trusted advisor to senior leadership

Translate complex accounting matters into business insights

Translate complex accounting matters into business recommendations

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Cross-functional stakeholders; Accounting; Finance; Legal; Corporate Development; FP&A; Tax; External auditors; Senior leadership

Communication Scope

Written communication; Verbal communication; Executive presence

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