Senior Director, Global Controllership & Automation

Coinscapture; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 183,000 - 295,000; Full time

Job summary

LaunchDarkly seeks a Senior Director, Assistant Controller to lead and scale the global accounting organization during its growth phase. This leader will partner with Revenue, Accounting, Procurement, Finance, Legal, HR, IT and executives to build a best-in-class function.

The role oversees the monthly close, financial reporting, technical accounting, and control environment while driving ERP improvements and automation for a high-growth SaaS company.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of progressive accounting experience in multi-entity, public-company SOX environment.
• Experience with NetSuite (or similar ERP) and ERP workflows.
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP, foreign currency accounting, internal controls, close processes, and financial reporting requirements.
• Demonstrated success leading teams through scale, process improvement, and organizational change.
• Experience building and improving accounting operations in a fast-paced SaaS or technology company.
• Proven ability to partner cross-functionally and influence outcomes across Finance and broader business functions.
• Strong executive presence, sound judgment, and the ability to communicate clearly with senior leaders and auditors.
• Ability to move between strategic leadership and detailed execution with a high degree of ownership.

Responsibilities

• Lead global accounting function and controllership roadmap to support growth and maturity.
• Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual close, including accruals, reconciliations, and flux analysis.
• Prepare financial statements, including equity rollforward and cash flow statements.
• Lead core accounting operations across GL, AP, payroll, and equity administration, ensuring proper controls and timely reporting.
• Manage intercompany and international accounting, including third-party teams and funding coordination.
• Be the technical accounting SME for US GAAP/IFRS, researching and memos on complex transactions.
• Oversee technical accounting implementation and policy execution across the business.
• Strengthen internal controls, including SOX readiness and remediation efforts.
• Coordinate annual external audits with auditors for quality and efficiency.
• Design scalable accounting processes and drive automation across close and operations.
• Identify opportunities for workflow and ERP enhancements with IT and business stakeholders.
• Build management reporting and KPIs to improve visibility into close and capacity.
• Mentor and develop a high-performing accounting team with strong accountability.

Skills

Executive communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Strategic leadership

Problem solving

Tools

NetSuite

Job description

LaunchDarkly seeks a Senior Director, Assistant Controller to lead and scale the global accounting organization during its growth phase. This leader will partner with Revenue, Accounting, Procurement, Finance, Legal, HR, IT and executives to build a best-in-class function.

The role oversees the monthly close, financial reporting, technical accounting, and control environment while driving ERP improvements and automation for a high-growth SaaS company.