Director, Accounting

Grubhub•New York, NY

1d•$210,000 - $220,500•Onsite

About The Position

This Director oversees the "white-glove" side of the business, where revenue is driven by long-term contracts, hardware sales, and institutional partnerships. You will be a critical business partner to various VPs across the organization, providing insightful financial guidance and strategic support. These roles are essential in building a strong control environment and ensuring our accounting processes are scalable, efficient, and ready for the rigors of a public company.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance and a CPA are required.
10+ years of progressive accounting experience with 4+ years in leadership.
Deep understanding of ASC 606, SOX, and enterprise ERPs (e.g., NetSuite).
In-depth knowledge and proven experience with ASC 606 Revenue Recognition.
Strong understanding of internal controls and experience with control frameworks (e.g., SOX).
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
Proven ability to work independently and manage multiple projects in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
A strong, collaborative spirit, a passion for leveraging technology, and a willingness to roll up your sleeves and get into the details to solve problems. This role requires grit and resilience to navigate the complexities of a dynamic, pre-IPO environment.

Nice To Haves

Experience at a public company or a company that has recently undergone an IPO is highly desirable.
Experience with Netsuite, Floqast is a strong asset
High comfort level dealing with large data sets; ability to read and decipher SQL queries is strongly preferred

Responsibilities

Lead accounting for complex revenue streams and related costs.
Document accounting policies for new product launches and opine on contract negotiations.
Drive the close process for business units, overseeing accruals and reviewing complex reconciliations for high-volume transaction data.
Manage, mentor, and scale a team of professionals, fostering a culture of technical excellence.
Strengthen SOX-compliant internal controls and partner with Engineering to raise accounting requirements for new products.
Partner with Product teams, FP&A and Business teams to understand results and be part of proactive discussions around new initiatives, providing accounting’s requirements.
Manage complex accounting for University partnerships, including meal-plan integrations and royalty structures.
Oversee Credit & Collections for B2B clients, managing credit limits and DSO (Days Sales Outstanding).
Partner with Legal/Sales during the RFP process to ensure contract terms are "accountable."
Account for physical assets (kiosks, lockers, tablets) including procurement, deployment, and impairment.
Manage accounting for technology stack licensing fees charged to institutional partners.