Director of Technical Accounting

Together AI•San Francisco, CA

1d•$245,000 - $300,000•Remote

About The Position

We're seeking an exceptional technical accounting leader to establish and scale our technical accounting function as we grow. This is a rare opportunity to define accounting policy and financial reporting standards across a high-growth, dynamic environment, partnering with a world-class team, while ensuring rigorous quarterly, annual, and ad hoc investor reporting as a private company.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required; CPA required
12+ years of progressive accounting experience, ideally a mix of Big 4 and in-house, with experience building/scaling a technical accounting function
Deep expertise across ASC 606, 842, 360, 470/835, 805, 718, 505, and 808
Experience with investor-facing reporting, ideally at a high-growth or late-stage private company
Experience in high-growth tech or AI infrastructure preferred; familiarity with usage-based/subscription models, hardware-inclusive business models, and data center compute infrastructure a plus
Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, evolving private company environment
Strong written communication skills, with experience drafting technical memos and investor-ready disclosures
Familiarity with emerging accounting issues for AI infrastructure companies (e.g., compute capitalization, data center leasing, partnership arrangements)

Nice To Haves

Experience in high-growth tech or AI infrastructure preferred; familiarity with usage-based/subscription models, hardware-inclusive business models, and data center compute infrastructure a plus
Familiarity with emerging accounting issues for AI infrastructure companies (e.g., compute capitalization, data center leasing, partnership arrangements)

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain U.S. GAAP policies across complex areas, including revenue recognition (ASC 606), leases (ASC 842), fixed assets (ASC 360), debt/financing (ASC 470/835), business combinations (ASC 805), equity/stock compensation (ASC 718, ASC 505), and collaborative arrangements (ASC 808)
Serve as subject matter expert on complex transactions, including structured financing, equipment financing, and customer contracts
Partner with Revenue Accounting on revenue recognition for usage-based, subscription, and enterprise contracts, and evaluate the accounting treatment for collaborative arrangements, including co-development and joint go-to-market deals
Assist with lease accounting and capitalization policy for data center, colocation, and equipment arrangements
Advise on equity transactions (stock issuances, SAFEs, convertible instruments, stock-based compensation) and strategic investments/joint ventures
Draft technical accounting memos for significant transactions and non-standard deal structures
Monitor and implement new accounting standards
Partner with Legal, Tax, FP&A, Strategic Finance, and other teams on accounting implications of new contracts and transactions
Support the monthly, quarterly, and annual close process for technical accounting areas, including review of complex and judgmental journal entries and account reconciliations
Lead quarterly, annual and ad hoc investor financial reporting packages
Partner with FP&A, Legal, and Investor Relations to ensure clear, accurate disclosures
Support ad hoc reporting tied to fundraising, board reporting, or strategic transactions
Lead preparation of annual consolidated financial statements and manage the annual audit process, including coordination with external auditors
Help lay the foundation for the Company's future SOX program, including initial risk assessment and control design
Develop internal control processes to support long-term audit readiness
Partner with external auditors on control-related discussions and early readiness efforts
Foster awareness of strong internal controls across Accounting, FP&A, and other teams
Build scalable technical accounting processes and documentation standards
Partner with Core Accounting, FP&A, and Systems teams on close processes and automation
Lead or support ad hoc projects, including new initiatives and process improvements