Director, Accounting Transformation & Controls

Altana • New York, NY

6d • $200,000 - $230,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Altana is seeking a Director of Accounting Transformation & Controls to lead the implementation of AI-based solutions to enhance accounting and reporting accuracy. This role involves managing the monthly closing process, streamlining end-to-end accounting processes (procure-to-pay and quote-to-cash), and collaborating cross-functionally to drive financial accuracy, reporting transparency, process efficiency, and operational scale. The position reports directly to Altana's Controller.

Requirements

• 8+ years of progressive accounting experience, with at least 2 years in a management or team lead role.
• Strong NetSuite proficiency (3+ years preferred; report customization and saved search experience strongly preferred).
• Experience leading a monthly close process and managing multiple stakeholders on the accounting team and cross functionally to hit close deadlines.
• Proven experience owning procure-to-pay workflows in a cross-functional environment.
• Experience managing or administering a customer billing system.
• Comfortable in a fast-paced, high-growth environment where priorities can shift quickly.
• Strong communicator who can translate financial concepts for non-finance stakeholders.
• BA/BS in Accounting or Finance; CPA required.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Tools such as Navan, Tipalti, and / or Floqast preferred.

Responsibilities

• Embed AI solutions into workflows on a regular basis.
• Complete and maintain SOX risk assessments as the Company grows and scales.
• Build the framework for SOX readiness workstreams, leveraging agentic AI solutions including journal entry automation, transaction matching, and flux analysis.
• Implement integrations across the company’s suite of software to streamline reporting.
• Serve as the internal NetSuite expert, managing workflows, saved searches, and reporting.
• Partner with IT and Finance leadership to support system upgrades, integrations, and new module implementations as the Company scales.
• Ensure data integrity and build scalable processes that grow with the business and accelerate month-end close accuracy and utility.
• Lead the identification of control gaps and work cross-functionally to remediate findings and strengthen control environment.
• Streamline allocations across verticals and transaction types through a systematic and automated process.
• Manage and develop a lean, high-performing accounting team, setting clear priorities and fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
• Adapt quickly to shifting business needs and lead the team through change with clarity and confidence.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for external and internal auditors, coordinating requests, preparing documentation, and managing timelines to ensure smooth audit cycles.
• Own the P2P cycle from vendor onboarding and purchase order management through invoice processing and payment execution.
• Partner closely with Procurement, Operations, and Legal to streamline approval workflows and ensure policy compliance.
• Identify and implement process improvements that reduce cycle times and increase visibility across the P2P function.
• Collaborate with Sales, Customer Success, and other stakeholders to resolve billing discrepancies and support a seamless customer experience.
• Automate our billing process by supporting the integration from our CRM to our ERP and billing system.
• Administer the customer billing system implementation, ensuring invoices are accurate, timely, and aligned with contract terms.
• Maintain billing system configurations, user access, and documentation.

Benefits

• Competitive equity grants
• Discretionary bonus or a variable compensation plan
• Flexible Time Off (FTO)
• Paid Parental Leave (PPL) - 14 weeks for non-birthing parents, up to 26 weeks for birthing parents
• Medical, vision, and dental benefits with generous employer contributions
• High deductible health plan is 100% employer paid for employees
• Employer contribution to Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) option
• Life, short- and long-term disability, and AD&D insurance coverage
• Fidelity 401(k) retirement savings program
• Commuter Benefits
• Free premium subscription to Calm
• Pet Insurance (Wishbone insurance and/or Total Pet vet service and telehealth discount plan)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Dependent Care FSA

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager