Head of AI-Enabled Accounting - SaaS Growth Lead

Hex; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 199,000 - 266,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Flexible PTO

Job summary

Hex is seeking a Head of Accounting to lead our growing accounting team and design scalable systems for a hybrid subscription and AI-driven model. You will own technical accounting, including ASC 606 and ASC 718, drive a fast close, and partner with leaders across finance and operations.

You will build an AI-enabled function, streamline order-to-cash, manage international expansion, and ensure strong controls. A CPA with senior SaaS experience is required.

Qualifications

• CPA with progressive accounting leadership experience at a high growth SaaS company.
• Strong technical expertise in US GAAP, ASC 606 and ASC 718.
• Hands-on with billing and ERP systems and experience partnering with Revenue Operations.
• Experience leading external audits and building scalable controls for a growing company.
• Comfortable owning cash management, intercompany activity, and international compliance.

Responsibilities

• Build an AI-enabled accounting function with agents and automation across close workflows, reconciliations, and journal entries.
• Simplify order-to-cash by aligning contract data with billing and revenue recognition; reduce manual work.
• Own ASC 606 accounting for hybrid subscription and consumption models; manage equity accounting under ASC 718.
• Deliver a five-business-day month-end close with accurate US GAAP reporting; lead audits, tax, and insurance renewals.
• Lead and develop the accounting team, set priorities, and scale processes for international expansion.

Job description

Hex is seeking a Head of Accounting to lead our growing accounting team and design scalable systems for a hybrid subscription and AI-driven model. You will own technical accounting, including ASC 606 and ASC 718, drive a fast close, and partner with leaders across finance and operations.

You will build an AI-enabled function, streamline order-to-cash, manage international expansion, and ensure strong controls. A CPA with senior SaaS experience is required.