Director of Technical Accounting & Financial Reporting

StevenDouglas; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

StevenDouglas is actively seeking a CPA-qualified Director of Technical Accounting & Financial Reporting to establish and lead the technical accounting function in a high-growth environment. This hands-on role reports to the Controller and partners with executive leadership to support growth and public-company readiness.

The successful candidate will build scalable accounting policies, processes, and controls, manage external auditors, and drive IPO readiness and future SEC reporting initiatives

Qualifications

• Proven experience with U.S. GAAP and technical accounting research.
• Strong track record in financial reporting and memo preparation.
• Experience partnering with executives and cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical accounting research, analysis, and documentation for complex transactions under U.S. GAAP.
• Establish and maintain accounting policies, procedures, and technical accounting memoranda.
• Oversee financial reporting, including financial statement preparation and disclosures.
• Provide guidance on revenue recognition, stock-based compensation, equity financing, software capitalization, leases, and business combinations.
• Partner with Finance, Legal, Operations, and leadership on significant transactions and initiatives.
• Coordinate with external auditors and third-party accounting advisors.
• Support audits, strengthen internal controls, and scale accounting processes.
• Drive IPO readiness and future SEC reporting and disclosure initiatives.
• Support leadership with strategic financial reporting matters and special projects.

Skills

U.S. GAAP expertise

Technical accounting leadership

CPA credential

Big 4 experience

Financial reporting

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Job description

Director of Technical Accounting & Financial Reporting

Position Overview

StevenDouglas is engaged on a search for a CPA-qualified Director of Technical Accounting & Financial Reporting to establish and lead the technical accounting function. Reporting to the Controller, this individual will serve as the primary subject matter expert on U.S. GAAP, complex accounting matters, and financial reporting, while partnering with executive leadership and cross-functional teams to support continued growth and public-company readiness.

This is a hands-on leadership opportunity for an experienced technical accounting professional who enjoys building scalable accounting policies, processes, and controls in a high-growth environment, with the potential to grow and lead the function as the organization scales.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead technical accounting research, analysis, and documentation for complex transactions under U.S. GAAP.
• Establish and maintain accounting policies, procedures, and technical accounting memoranda.
• Oversee financial reporting, including financial statement preparation, disclosures, and compliance with applicable accounting standards.
• Provide technical accounting guidance on revenue recognition, stock-based compensation, equity and financing transactions, software capitalization, leases, inventory, and business combinations.
• Partner with Finance, Legal, Operations, and executive leadership to evaluate new business initiatives and significant transactions.
• Lead coordination with external auditors and third-party accounting advisors.
• Support annual audits, strengthen internal controls, and develop scalable accounting processes.
• Drive IPO readiness and public-company reporting initiatives, including future SEC reporting and disclosure requirements.
• Support executive leadership with strategic initiatives, financial reporting matters, and special projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required; active CPA license required.
• 10+ years of progressive accounting experience, including at least 5 years with a Big 4 or national public accounting firm.
• Significant technical accounting and financial reporting experience at the Senior Manager or Director level.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, complex accounting research, and technical memo preparation.
• Hands-on experience with revenue recognition, stock-based compensation, equity transactions, and software capitalization.
• Experience with financial statement audits, internal controls, and public-company readiness or SEC reporting.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate complex accounting matters into practical business guidance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a high-growth technology, manufacturing, hardware, AI, or R&D-intensive environment.
• Exposure to IPO readiness, capital markets transactions, or public-company reporting.
• Experience building an accounting function, implementing policies and controls, and operating in an evolving organization.
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive health benefits.
• Paid time off.
• Opportunity to build and lead a technical accounting function while supporting the Company's long-term growth.