About the Role
Join our dynamic team at Abnormal Security, we are seeking a strategic and hands-on Director of Accounting to lead our finance team through a pivotal growth phase. Reporting directly to the VP, Controller, you will play a crucial role in shaping and executing our financial strategy, ensuring compliance, and preparing us for a successful IPO.
What you will do
Responsibilities:
Leadership:
- Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing accounting team capable of supporting our company’s growth and strategic initiatives.
- Act as a key advisor to the VP, Controller and executive team on financial matters, providing strategic insights and recommendations.
- Direct the organization's accounting functions and areas of focus, including month end close and consolidation and internal/external financial reporting
- Provide strategic financial guidance to senior management, offering insights into financial performance, forecasts, and opportunities for improvement.
Budgeting and Forecasting:
- Lead the annual budgeting process and periodic forecasting exercises.
- Work closely with department heads to develop accurate forecasts and monitor budget variances.
Financial Reporting and Analysis:
- Oversee, prepare, and analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in compliance with GAAP.
- Provide insights and recommendations to executive management based on financial performance metrics.
- Ensure all accounting practices strictly adhere to GAAP principles.
- Monitor regulatory developments and ensure timely implementation of new accounting standards.
- Conduct thorough financial analysis, including variance analysis, budgeting, and forecasting, to support decision-making and drive business growth.
- Drive initiatives to enhance accounting systems, streamline processes, and improve efficiency within the finance department.
- Develop and implement robust accounting policies and procedures to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and internal controls.
IPO Readiness:
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to prepare for potential IPO readiness, including financial audits, due diligence, and compliance requirements.
Audit Management:
- Manage relationships with external auditors and oversee annual audits, ensuring all audit requirements are met in a timely manner.
Must Haves:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA designation preferred.
- 10+ years in a senior public accounting or financial management role, ideally within a high-growth B2B SaaS or technology company.
- Strong knowledge of US GAAP, financial reporting, regulatory requirements, technical accounting, and familiarity with NetSuite.
- Experience managing and developing a team, with a track record of building high-performing teams.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities effectively.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact confidently with senior management and external stakeholders.
- Understanding of Sarbanes-Oxley compliance and IPO readiness would be advantageous for the Assistant Controller role
- IFRS preferred, but not required.
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