Director, Financial Reporting & Technical Accounting (opens in a new tab)

Instructure, Inc.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Ownership program

Flexible work culture

Generous time off

Wellness programs

Tuition reimbursement

Career development tools

Job summary

Instructure, Inc. seeks a Director of Financial Reporting & Technical Accounting to own complex accounting and external reporting.

You will oversee technical accounting, manage the Equity function, and coordinate with auditors on annual financial statements. Requirements include 10+ years of public accounting and industry experience, a CPA, deep US GAAP knowledge (ASC 805, stock-based compensation), and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting and CPA preferred.
• 10+ years of combined public accounting and industry experience.
• Deep expertise in US GAAP, ASC 805, stock-based compensation.
• Proven ability to research, analyze and document complex issues.
• Experience with SOX controls and external audits.

Responsibilities

• Own technical accounting guidance for complex transactions and new initiatives.
• Lead external reporting and manage the Equity function with one direct report.
• Oversee Purchase Price Accounting for M&A transactions.
• Manage US GAAP financial reporting and footnotes, liaising with auditors.
• Prepare annual audited financial statements and board materials.
• Oversee quarterly debt covenant reporting and monthly board packages.
• Handle debt accounting from structuring to ongoing measurement.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on accounting implications.
• Lead Maximor implementation contributions to automate reporting.

Skills

CPA license

US GAAP expertise

ASC 805

Stock-based compensation

Technical accounting

Research & analysis

Strong communication

SOX controls

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Accounting

Tools

NetSuite

Shareworks

Claude AI

Job description

At Instructure, we believe in the power of people to grow and succeed throughout their lives. Our goal is to amplify that power by creating intuitive products that simplify learning and personal development, facilitate meaningful relationships, and inspire people to go further in their education and careers.
We do this by giving smart, creative, passionate people opportunities to create awesome. And that's where you come in:

Director, Financial Reporting & Technical Accounting

As Director, Financial Reporting & Technical Accounting at Instructure, you will take ownership of accounting for and reporting our most complex transactions. You are the expert we turn to before deals close to provide guidance and ensure compliance. You’ll oversee technical accounting, lead external reporting, and manage the Equity function with one direct report (Equity Manager).

What You Will Do

• Serve as the organization’s subject matter expert on technical accounting, offering proactive guidance on complex transactions, new business initiatives, and evolving accounting standards.

• Research, analyze, and document technical accounting conclusions for non-standard transactions in position papers that meet auditor, lender, and board scrutiny.

• Own Purchase Price Accounting for current and future M&A transactions.

• Manage the financial reporting process, ensuring compliance with US GAAP and management reporting requirements.

• Prepare and own annual audited financial statements and footnotes. Help manage the annual audit in collaboration with external auditors.

• Oversee the end-to-end financial reporting process for GAAP financials. Prepare financial packages for quarterly debt covenant reporting. Partner with FP&A to contribute to the Monthly Reporting Package for the board.

• Own all accounting related to debt, including monthly entries, as well as accounting for new or modified debt transactions, from structuring through ongoing measurement and disclosure.

• Collaborate cross-functionally with Accounting, FP&A, Legal, Corporate Development, Tax, and external auditors to assess accounting implications of strategic and technical transactions.

• Manage and oversee the entire Equity process, including administration, accounting, and development of the Equity Manager.

• Maintain a strong control environment around financial reporting.

• Lead the Financial Reporting portion of our Maximor Implementation, driving automation and process improvements to streamline our financial reporting.

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting

• Active CPA license or equivalent professional certification

• 10+ years of combined public accounting and industry experience

• Deep technical accounting expertise and strong knowledge of US GAAP and reporting requirements, including ASC 805 and stock-based compensation

• Demonstrated ability to independently research, analyze, and document complex accounting issues

• Strong executive presence with exceptional written and verbal communication skills

• Experience in a SOX-compliant environment with a solid understanding of internal controls

• Experience accounting for M&A transactions

• Experience with accounting for corporate debt and credit agreements, including debt modification and extinguishment analysis

• Ability to work on-site in Salt Lake City once a week OR ability to work remotely and travel in once a quarter

Nice to Have

• Hedge accounting experience

• Experience with NetSuite or similar ERP

• Experience with equity administration and Shareworks

• Experience with Claude or other AI platforms

Get in on all the awesome at Instructure!

We offer competitive, meaningful benefits in every country where we operate. While they vary by location, here's a general idea of what you can expect:

• Competitive compensation, plus all full‑time employees participate in our ownership program - because everyone should have a stake in our success.

• Flexible work culture. Our remote, hybrid and in‑office collaboration spaces vary by role, team and location.

• Generous time off, including local holidays and our annual “Dim the Lights” period in late December, when teams are encouraged to step back and recharge based on departmental needs.

• Comprehensive wellness programs and mental health support

• Learning and development resources, including professional development tools and tuition reimbursement, to support your growth

• The technology and tools you need to do your best work

• Motivosity employee recognition program

• A culture rooted in inclusivity, support, and meaningful connection

We believe in hiring great people and treating them right. The more diverse we are, the better our ideas and outcomes.

Instructure is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We comply with applicable employment and anti-discrimination laws in every country where we operate.

All employees must pass a background check as part of the hiring process. To help protect our teams and systems, we’ve implemented identity verification measures. Candidates may be asked to verify their legal name, current physical location, and provide a valid contact number and residential address, in accordance with local data privacy laws.

Any attempt to misrepresent personal or professional information will result in disqualification.