Director of Accounting

Limble

1d•$160,000 - $180,000•Remote

About The Position

We are building a durable, operationally disciplined business designed for long-term enterprise value creation. As we scale, we are investing in finance and accounting leadership capable of supporting increasing operational complexity, sophisticated financial reporting requirements, strategic acquisitions, and future investor readiness. We are seeking a technically strong, operationally rigorous Director of Accounting to own technical accounting, lead annual audit, manage the monthly close process, oversee Accounts payable and support VP of Finance and broader finance leadership. This leader will play a critical role in strengthening accounting infrastructure, enhancing reporting accuracy and speed, and building a best-in-class close and control environment. The ideal candidate combines deep US GAAP expertise with a process-oriented mindset, strong business partnership skills, and a forward-thinking approach to finance technology and AI-enabled workflows. Reporting to the VP of Finance, the Director of Accounting will own technical accounting, drive the monthly/quarterly/annual close, lead annual audit, oversee Accounts Payable and ensure the integrity and accuracy of the company’s financial records. This individual will be responsible for ensuring the integrity of financial information while driving scalable systems, policies, and procedures appropriate for a high-growth, performance-oriented SaaS environment. This role requires a leader who can operate effectively at both strategic and tactical levels — someone capable of improving day-to-day accounting execution while helping prepare the organization for future financing events, acquisitions, enhanced investor reporting expectations, and continued operational scale.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA required
10+ years of progressive accounting experience, including leadership within high-growth SaaS or technology companies
Combination of Big 4/public accounting and industry experience is preferred
Deep technical accounting knowledge and strong understanding of US GAAP
Significant experience with SaaS revenue recognition and subscription-based business models
Proven track record improving and scaling accounting operations in complex, fast-growing environments
Experience supporting M&A transactions, financial diligence, and post-acquisition integrations
Strong understanding of internal controls, audit processes, and financial reporting best practices
Experience with ERP systems such as NetSuite and modern finance technology ecosystems
Demonstrated interest and experience leveraging AI, automation, and advanced reporting tools within finance and accounting workflows
Strong executive communication skills with the ability to partner effectively across leadership teams
Demonstrated ability to lead through change while maintaining operational discipline and attention to detail
Multi-entity/currency & international accounting experience

Responsibilities

Lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes with an emphasis on accuracy, timeliness, predictability, and scalability
Drive continuous improvement initiatives to achieve a clean, efficient, and highly controlled close environment
Establish best-in-class accounting operations and reporting processes capable of supporting a scaled SaaS business with International operations
Oversee all aspects of the general ledger, account reconciliations, accruals, payroll accounting, fixed assets, prepaid expenses, and equity accounting
Establish and maintain disciplined close calendars, review procedures, reconciliations, and documentation standards
Ensure management reporting packages are complete, accurate, and decision-useful for executive leadership
Oversee Accounts Payable
Serve as the organization’s internal subject matter expert on US GAAP and SaaS accounting practices
Lead technical accounting assessments and policy development related to: ASC 606 revenue recognition, ASC 340-40 (Contracts with Customers - Contracts Costs), Business combinations and purchase accounting, Equity and stock-based compensation, Capitalized software development costs, Lease accounting (ASC 842)
Ensure compliance with all applicable accounting standards, policies, and internal controls
Lead external audit coordination and technical accounting reviews with audit partners and advisors
Maintain audit-ready processes and supporting documentation across all accounting functions
Champion the adoption of AI-enabled workflows and intelligent automation across the accounting and finance organization
Identify opportunities to leverage AI and modern finance technologies to improve close efficiency, reconciliation processes, variance analysis, reporting accuracy, and operational scalability
Partner with Finance Systems and business stakeholders to modernize reporting architecture and reduce manual accounting processes
Drive the development of scalable, data-driven reporting and analytical capabilities that enhance financial visibility and decision-making
Evaluate emerging finance technologies and implement practical, high-impact automation solutions that improve efficiency, controls, and business insight
Evaluate, optimize, and automate accounting workflows and systems to improve efficiency and reduce manual processes
Strengthen internal controls, accounting policies, and audit readiness across the organization
Partner with FP&A, Legal, Revenue Operations, HR, and operational leaders to improve business processes and financial visibility
Lead ERP optimization initiatives and support future finance systems implementations and integrations