Gong. io
SaaS
Director,TechnicalAccounting&Reporting
“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.
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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