Director of Accounting Q12026

The Team

You will be joining an experienced leadership team backed by top-tier investors, including Greylock, NEA, and GGV. Reporting directly to the CFO, you will lead a small, high-performing team of accounting professionals. This team acts as the financial backbone of the organization, fostering a culture of ownership, continuous improvement, and collaboration with cross-functional partners in FP&A, Sales, and Legal.

The Opportunity

We are seeking a highly motivated and hands-on Director of Accounting to lead our entire accounting function. As the core financial leader for our high-growth AI+SaaS company, you will be responsible for scaling our financial operations and ensuring technical accounting compliance (ASC 606).

We’re looking for someone with a passion for building efficient processes from the ground up, the curiosity to solve complex technical accounting issues, and the initiative to thrive in a fast-paced environment. This is a critical leadership role that requires both deep technical expertise and the ability to serve as a trusted sounding board for Gladiators across the organization.

What You’ll Do

• Financial Reporting & Close: Own the end-to-end month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes, ensuring timely and accurate preparation of financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP. You will also manage the chart of accounts, general ledger, and fixed assets.
• SaaS Revenue & Technical Accounting: Lead complex revenue recognition under ASC 606 for subscription and usage-based models, including deferred revenue, contract modifications, and commission capitalization. You will serve as the internal expert for technical accounting research for new business models (e.g., AI licensing and outcome-based pricing).
• Operational Management: Oversee daily operational accounting activities, including accounts payable (AP), expense management, and payroll processing. You will also drive Accounts Receivable (AR) and collections management to optimize cash flow and meet critical burn ratio targets.
• Compliance, Audit, and Systems: Coordinate annual financial audits and tax preparation, serving as the primary liaison with external auditors. You will design and maintain internal controls (SOX-like readiness) and accounting policies to ensure data integrity as we scale.
• Leadership & Collaboration: Directly manage and mentor the accounting team while partnering closely with FP&A on budgeting and forecasting. You will collaborate with Sales and Legal teams to ensure proper contract structure and revenue recognition.

What We’re Looking For

• Experience: 10+ years of experience in accounting roles, with at least 3 years in a management or supervisory capacity.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Industry Expertise: Must have prior accounting leadership experience in a technology or SaaS company that has scaled past $50M in revenue.
• Technical Skills: Deep knowledge of U.S. GAAP with verifiable experience in ASC 606 (Revenue Recognition) as applied to recurring revenue/SaaS business models. Proven expertise with NetSuite and familiarity with financial reporting tools is required.
• Professional Background: Previous experience at a Big 4 public accounting firm (Audit or Advisory) is highly desirable, and an active CPA license is preferred.
• Personal Characteristics: You are a team player with a strong work ethic who leads by example. You possess a high IQ and EQ, allowing you to relate to all levels of the organization and translate complex accounting issues into clear business language.
• Exceptional problem-solving and communication skills, with a collaborative mindset.
• The ability to navigate ambiguity and manage multiple priorities effectively.
• A willingness to learn and contribute to a fast-paced team fueled by underdog grit and a shared passion for excellence.

Salary for this role: $187,000 - $220,000 USD

The cash compensation above includes base salary, and is not reflective of potential commission for employees in eligible roles, or annual bonus targets under Gladly's bonus plan for eligible roles. In addition to cash compensation, all Gladly's employees are eligible to participate in Gladly's equity incentive plan to receive stock options per the terms of the agreement. Individual compensation packages are based on a few different factors unique to each candidate, including their career level, skills, experience, specific geographic location qualifications and other job-related reasons.