Coupa · 1 month ago
Technical Accounting Director - 10993
United States
Full-time
Remote
Director/Executive
8+ years expCoupa Software, Inc. is a leader in spend management solutions powered by AI. They are seeking a Director of Technical Accounting to oversee the integrity of financial statements and lead technical accounting strategy, ensuring compliance with U.S. GAAP and SEC regulations while collaborating with various organizational leaders.
Cloud InfrastructureFinTechProcurementSoftware
Responsibilities
Lead, research, and own the Company's position on all significant and complex technical accounting matters, including M&A, debt, equity, impairment, segment reporting, and capitalization of software development costs
Draft, review, and own technical accounting memos and analyses, documenting company positions under U.S. GAAP
Proactively partner with external auditors to drive the timely resolution of technical accounting issues and manage the external audit process for complex areas, as well as valuation specialists to ensure the accurate and timely completion of recurring company valuations
Own and govern the company's global accounting policy library, proactively updating existing policies and drafting new ones to address new accounting standards (ASUs), significant transactions, and evolving business practices
Monitor, research, and lead the adoption of new accounting pronouncements, determining the impact on the company and managing the implementation process from start to finish
Serve as the primary accounting lead for M&A activities, overseeing purchase accounting (ASC 805), liaising with valuation experts, and balance sheet integration
Drive continuous process improvements to scale and automate the financial reporting process, enhancing efficiency, accuracy, and timeliness
Act as a key strategic advisor to cross-functional teams, providing guidance on the accounting implications of potential transactions and business decisions
Provide crucial support for ad hoc projects, complex financial analysis, and reporting as needed
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance; active CPA license is required
8+ years of progressive, relevant experience, including at least 4+ years of Big 4 public accounting
Deep, comprehensive expertise in U.S. GAAP, SEC regulations, and financial reporting requirements
Proven ability to research, document, and resolve complex technical accounting positions with senior management and external auditors
Demonstrated leadership and project management skills; ability to manage multiple priorities, navigate ambiguity, and lead projects from inception to completion
Exceptional strategic thinking, analytical, and problem-solving skills with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail
Excellent presentation and communication skills, with a proven ability to articulate complex concepts clearly and concisely to diverse audiences
A proactive, self-starter mindset with the agility to thrive in a fast-paced, high-growth environment
Preferred
Prior experience in SaaS or technology industry is a plus
Experience with financial systems (e.g., Workiva, NetSuite) and M&A integration is a plus
Company
Coupa
Coupa is a cloud platform for business spend that offers a fully unified suite of financial applications for business spend management.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$219MKey Investors
T. Rowe PriceMeritech Capital PartnersCrosslink Capital
2022-12-12Acquired
2021-06-03Post Ipo Equity· $50M
2016-10-06IPO
Leadership Team
Kevin Burns
Chief Financial Officer
Nigel Pegg
Senior Vice President, Platform
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