Director of Accounting, Audit and Tax

Guidepost Montessori•Austin, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

We’re hiring a proven leader to serve as Director of Accounting, Audit & Tax, with primary ownership of our audit and financial reporting functions and oversight of tax coordination. This role is ideal for a hands-on accounting leader who thrives in complex environments, can independently research and apply GAAP, and is comfortable owning the full audit lifecycle from planning through issuance. As a key member of the Finance team, you will partner closely with Accounting Operations and FP&A, balancing strategic oversight with deep technical execution. This position reports directly to the CFO (U.S.). Core Competency: Audit & GAAP Ownership The #1 competency for success in this role is the ability to fully own the audit and GAAP compliance function. This goes beyond managing auditors and timelines. On the tax side, this role requires ownership and coordination, not in-house preparation. You will: Understand key book-to-tax differences Prepare schedules and documentation for external tax advisors Ensure accuracy, timeliness, and compliance across jurisdictions Independently research issues and manage deadlines Deep tax specialization is not required; strong GAAP expertise, attention to detail, and independence are critical.

Requirements

Experience leading teams of accounting professionals
Deep expertise in U.S. GAAP and technical accounting research
CPA and/or CMA designation
Experience with accounting systems (e.g. Sage Intacct)
Experience with multi-entity consolidation, ideally including international operations
Strong ownership mindset and comfort working independently
Ability to balance strategic leadership with hands-on execution
Alignment with our mission and values

Nice To Haves

Experience guiding a company through an IPO
Audit experience at a Big 4 firm
Prior ownership of ASC 842, ASC 606, or similar major pronouncements

Responsibilities

Oversee the monthly close process and financial reporting
Own and manage the external audit process end-to-end
Prepare GAAP financial statements and disclosures
Research and implement new accounting guidance and business activities
Draft accounting policies and technical memos
Coordinate global, multi-entity consolidation
Partner with external accounting and tax firms to maintain compliance
Supervise and develop the Financial Reporting team
Collaborate cross-functionally with Accounting Operations and FP&A
Prepare all audit-related schedules and respond directly to auditor requests
Independently research and implement accounting guidance from FASB and other standard setters
Draft formal accounting memos and internal policies
Produce complete GAAP financial statements, including required disclosures
Serve as the primary technical accounting resource for the organization