Director of General Ledger Accounting

Fireworks•San Mateo, CA

7d•$260,000 - $260,000

About The Position

Fireworks is seeking a Director of General Ledger Accounting to lead the general ledger function and own the month-end close process. The role is responsible for accurate, timely financial results, accounting processes in NetSuite, and coordination across accounting workstreams to deliver a complete, well-controlled close. The ideal candidate brings technical accounting knowledge, hands-on NetSuite experience, and the ability to lead teams, resolve complex issues, and improve processes as the business grows. The Director will lead monthly, quarterly, and annual close activities; oversee the integrity of general ledger balances and supporting records; coordinate accounting teams; and serve as the accounting lead for NetSuite. The role also covers financial results review, accounting controls and documentation, audits and reporting, process improvements, team development, and assessment of the accounting implications of business changes.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
10+ years of progressive accounting experience, including 4+ years managing teams and leading the financial close.
Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, general ledger accounting, reconciliations, and internal controls.
Hands-on NetSuite experience, including close management, financial reporting, and accounting process improvements.
Demonstrated ability to coordinate multiple accounting workstreams, manage dependencies, and resolve issues under tight deadlines.
Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills, with the ability to explain accounting issues clearly to finance and business partners.

Nice To Haves

CPA.
Experience with multi-entity accounting, intercompany transactions, and consolidation.

Responsibilities

Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual general ledger close activities, including the close calendar, deliverables, dependencies, review procedures, and issue resolution.
Review journal entries, accruals, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules to ensure balances are accurate, supported, and recorded in the appropriate period.
Coordinate with accounts payable, revenue and accounts receivable, payroll, equity, fixed assets, leases, intercompany, treasury, and tax teams to ensure timely inputs, clear ownership, and consistent accounting treatment.
Serve as the accounting lead for NetSuite, partnering with systems teams on workflows, chart of accounts governance, reporting, integrations, and system enhancements.
Oversee period-close procedures and controls over general ledger data.
Lead balance sheet and income statement fluctuation reviews, investigate unusual activity, and communicate key drivers and unresolved issues to accounting leadership and FP&A.
Establish and maintain accounting policies, close procedures, reconciliation standards, and review controls; drive timely resolution of reconciling items and control deficiencies.
Deliver accurate trial balances and supporting schedules, coordinate audit requests across accounting workstreams, and resolve audit findings.
Identify opportunities to automate journal entries, reconciliations, and reporting, reduce manual work, and shorten the close while maintaining accuracy.
Lead and coach the general ledger accounting team, set clear expectations, balance workloads, and build accountability for quality and deadlines.
Assess general ledger and close implications of new entities, transactions, systems, and business initiatives, coordinating implementation across relevant teams.