Guidepost Montessori · 1 day ago
Director of Accounting, Audit and Tax
Austin, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Director/ExecutiveGuidepost Global Education is a leading provider of world-class education and the world’s largest Montessori network. They are seeking a proven leader to serve as Director of Accounting, Audit & Tax, who will own the audit and financial reporting functions and oversee tax coordination, collaborating closely with the Finance team.
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Responsibilities
Prepare all audit-related schedules and respond directly to auditor requests
Independently research and implement accounting guidance from FASB and other standard setters
Draft formal accounting memos and internal policies
Produce complete GAAP financial statements, including required disclosures
Serve as the primary technical accounting resource for the organization
Oversee the monthly close process and financial reporting
Own and manage the external audit process end-to-end
Prepare GAAP financial statements and disclosures
Research and implement new accounting guidance and business activities
Draft accounting policies and technical memos
Coordinate global, multi-entity consolidation
Partner with external accounting and tax firms to maintain compliance
Supervise and develop the Financial Reporting team
Collaborate cross-functionally with Accounting Operations and FP&A
Qualification
Required
Proven leader to serve as Director of Accounting, Audit & Tax
Primary ownership of audit and financial reporting functions and oversight of tax coordination
Ability to independently research and apply GAAP
Comfort owning the full audit lifecycle from planning through issuance
Ability to fully own the audit and GAAP compliance function
Prepare all audit-related schedules and respond directly to auditor requests
Independently research and implement accounting guidance from FASB and other standard setters
Draft formal accounting memos and internal policies
Produce complete GAAP financial statements, including required disclosures
Serve as the primary technical accounting resource for the organization
Understand key book-to-tax differences
Prepare schedules and documentation for external tax advisors
Ensure accuracy, timeliness, and compliance across jurisdictions
Independently research issues and manage deadlines
Oversee the monthly close process and financial reporting
Own and manage the external audit process end-to-end
Prepare GAAP financial statements and disclosures
Research and implement new accounting guidance and business activities
Draft accounting policies and technical memos
Coordinate global, multi-entity consolidation
Partner with external accounting and tax firms to maintain compliance
Supervise and develop the Financial Reporting team
Collaborate cross-functionally with Accounting Operations and FP&A
Experience leading teams of accounting professionals
Deep expertise in U.S. GAAP and technical accounting research
CPA and/or CMA designation
Experience with accounting systems (e.g., Sage Intacct)
Experience with multi-entity consolidation, ideally including international operations
Strong ownership mindset and comfort working independently
Ability to balance strategic leadership with hands-on execution
Alignment with our mission and values
Preferred
Experience leading or playing a central role in major accounting implementations—such as ASC 842 (lease accounting) or ASC 606 (revenue recognition)
Experience guiding a company through an IPO
Audit experience at a Big 4 firm
Prior ownership of ASC 842, ASC 606, or similar major pronouncements
Company
Guidepost Montessori
Guidepost Montessori is educators, leaders, and advocates who want to see the reach of the Montessori movement greatly expand.
Founded in 2016
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageRecent News
2025-10-17
2025-09-12
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