86 applicants

Company

Countsy · 3 days ago

Director, Technical Accounting

United States

Full-time

Remote

Lead/Staff, Director/Executive

$160K/yr - $200K/yr

5+ years exp

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Responsibilities

Proactively identify potential accounting issues by meeting with clients and other members of the Countsy team, reading contracts and other source documents, etc.

Resolve technical accounting issues through detailed research of authoritative literature and interpretive guidance and careful documentation of findings and conclusions.

Develop solutions to complex accounting issues that are appropriately tailored to be effective and efficient in a start-up company environment.

Advise clients and Countsy teams preparing for financial statement audits, assist in preparing technical accounting PBCs, and help respond to and resolve inquiries from auditors.

Effectively advocate for clients in meetings with auditors while maintaining a positive and collegial working relationship with audit teams.

Prepare private company GAAP financial statements and footnotes.

Periodically develop and deliver training to Countsy teams on emerging accounting standards, common audit issues, and other GAAP-related developments.

Effectively communicate with clients, Countsy teams, third-party providers (e.g., valuation specialists), and auditors to understand and prioritize the resolution of complex accounting issues.

Qualification

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US GAAPFinancial reportingTechnical accountingResearching accounting issuesExternal audit collaborationAccounting memos writingSoftware revenue recognitionStock-based compensationDegree in AccountingCPA preferred

Required

Strong understanding of US GAAP and financial reporting, with a particular emphasis on issues relevant to technology companies (e.g., software and SaaS revenue recognition, preferred stock, warrants, convertible notes, stock-based compensation, etc.)

Experience researching complex accounting issues, writing technical accounting memos, and working with external audit teams to resolve issues

At least 5 years’ experience in a national or regional accounting firm

Excellent consulting, influencing, and negotiation skills with the ability to communicate across all levels of an organization

Strong attention to detail without losing sight of the 'big picture'

Outstanding written and verbal communication skills

Willingness to learn about and help resolve new or unfamiliar accounting topics

Excellent time-management skills and the ability to juggle multiple priorities and clients

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required

Demonstrated POISED traits (Proactive, Ownership, Inquiring, Self-Assured, Engaging, Adaptable)

Preferred

MBA and/or CPA preferred

Geographical presence on or near the West Coast is preferred

Benefits

Medical (including FSA and HSA offerings)

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) savings plan

Employee Stock Purchase plan

Paid Time Off: 23 days

Eight Paid Holidays

Paid Sick Time (in geographies where legally required)

Short-Term Disability Benefits: RGP provides eligible employees up to 12 weeks of paid leave for total and temporary disability due to illness or injury.

Maternity Leave: For pregnancy and childbirth, female employees may receive up to 8 weeks (40 days) of paid Maternity Leave.

Parental Leave: RGP provides 2 weeks (10 days) of paid Parental Leave for the birth or adoption of a child.

Bereavement: Up to 3 days of paid leave (additional time may be available under PFML)

Paid Family Medical Leave (PFML): The state-administered PFML fund provides qualified employees with the following maximum leave amounts per calendar year: (a) up to 12 weeks of paid family or medical leave, (b) up to 16 weeks of leave when family and medical leave are used in combination, and (c) an additional two weeks of leave due to pregnancy complications, (d) up to 7 days bereavement leave.

Jury Duty Leave: Up to 5 paid days

Military Leave: Up to 21 days of paid leave during a one-year period.