Head of Accounting: AI-Driven Finance & Fast Close

Speedrun Talent Network; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 199,000 - 266,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Flexible paid time off

Equity

Job summary

Hex is hiring a Head of Accounting to lead the accounting team, shape the hybrid revenue and consumption model, and scale finance operations globally. You will implement AI-assisted workflows, own ASC 606 and equity accounting, and partner with leaders across the business to drive controls, policies, and efficient close processes.

You will manage day-to-day accounting, improve order-to-cash, and oversee external audits, taxes, and insurance.

Qualifications

• CPA with progressive accounting leadership at a high-growth SaaS company.
• You have strong US GAAP knowledge, including ASC 606 and ASC 718, and can write clear accounting memos.
• Experience with end-to-end order-to-cash, billing, ERP systems, and collaboration with Revenue Ops.

Responsibilities

• Build an AI-enabled accounting function with automation across collections, journal entries, reconciliations, and close workflows.
• Simplify order-to-cash by aligning invoicing and contract data, reducing manual work, and improving customer experience.
• Own ASC 606 accounting for hybrid subscription and consumption models and equity/ASC 718, with policy development and memo creation.
• Deliver a five-business-day month-end close and ensure accurate US GAAP reporting, audits, taxes, and renewals.
• Lead and develop the accounting team and scale processes as Hex grows.
• Support international expansion with scalable intercompany, consolidation, and VAT processes.
• Improve cash management and working capital through treasury optimization.
• Evolve controls and policies to balance governance with speed and simplicity.

Skills

Leadership experience

US GAAP

ASC 606

ASC 718

Financial reporting

Audit management

Communication

Project management

Multi-entity accounting

AI tools usage

Education

CPA certification

Tools

ERP systems

Stripe

Rillet

Job description

Hex is hiring a Head of Accounting to lead the accounting team, shape the hybrid revenue and consumption model, and scale finance operations globally. You will implement AI-assisted workflows, own ASC 606 and equity accounting, and partner with leaders across the business to drive controls, policies, and efficient close processes.

You will manage day-to-day accounting, improve order-to-cash, and oversee external audits, taxes, and insurance.