Senior Director of Accounting

LHH Recruitment Solutions; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

LHH Recruitment Solutions is seeking an experienced Director / Senior Director of Accounting & SEC Reporting to lead the company's accounting operations, technical accounting, and IPO readiness initiatives. This high-visibility role collaborates with executive leadership, external auditors, legal counsel, and cross-functional teams to build the public-company finance infrastructure.

The ideal candidate has deep U.S.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• CPA required.
• 10+ years of progressive accounting and financial reporting experience.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and SEC reporting requirements.
• Experience leading accounting close and reporting functions in a complex organization.
• Demonstrated experience managing and developing accounting teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes.
• Ensure timely, accurate financial statements per U.S. GAAP.
• Oversee GL, AP, payroll, fixed assets, treasury, and consolidations.
• Establish scalable accounting policies, processes, and reporting frameworks.
• Develop and mentor a high-performing accounting team.
• Partner with FP&A, tax, legal, and ops to ensure accurate reporting.
• Lead IPO readiness workstreams and SEC disclosures (S-1, 10-K, 10-Q).
• Maintain SOX-compliant internal controls and governance.

Skills

CPA

U.S. GAAP

Leadership

SEC reporting

IPO readiness

Financial reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

NetSuite

Oracle

SAP S/4HANA

Workday

Job description

Director / Senior Director of Accounting & SEC Reporting (IPO Readiness)

We are seeking an experienced and strategic Director / Senior Director of Accounting & SEC Reporting to lead the company's accounting operations, technical accounting, SEC reporting initiatives, and IPO readiness efforts. This is a highly visible leadership role that will partner closely with executive leadership, external auditors, legal counsel, investment bankers, and cross-functional stakeholders to build the accounting infrastructure necessary to support a successful transition to a public company environment. The ideal candidate brings deep U.S. GAAP expertise, strong leadership experience, SEC reporting knowledge, and hands‑on involvement with IPO preparation and public company compliance.

About the Role

Key Responsibilities

• Lead all aspects of the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes.
• Ensure timely and accurate preparation of financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP.
• Oversee general ledger, accounts payable, payroll accounting, fixed assets, treasury accounting, and consolidations.
• Establish scalable accounting processes, policies, and reporting frameworks.
• Develop and mentor a high‑performing accounting organization capable of supporting public company requirements.
• Partner with FP&A, tax, legal, and operational teams to ensure accurate financial reporting.

IPO Readiness & SEC Reporting

• Lead accounting and financial reporting workstreams related to IPO preparedness.
• Partner with executive leadership, legal counsel, investment bankers, and external auditors throughout the IPO process.
• Oversee preparation of S-1 registration statements and related financial disclosures.
• Build and implement processes, timelines, and governance structures required for public company reporting.
• Lead quarterly and annual SEC filings, including Forms 10-Q, 10-K, and 8-K following IPO.
• Stay current on SEC regulations and evolving reporting requirements.

Technical Accounting

• Serve as the company's subject matter expert for technical accounting matters.
• Research, evaluate, and document complex accounting issues and prepare technical accounting memoranda.
• Provide accounting guidance on:
• Revenue Recognition (ASC 606)
• Stock-Based Compensation (ASC 718)
• Business Combinations (ASC 805)
• Lease Accounting (ASC 842)
• Debt and Equity Financing Transactions
• Warrants and Convertible Securities
• Software Capitalization and SaaS Arrangements
• Partner with external advisors on complex accounting and reporting matters.

SOX & Internal Controls

• Design, implement, and maintain a SOX‑compliant internal control environment.
• Lead risk assessments, process documentation, control design, and testing initiatives.
• Develop policies and procedures that support a scalable and compliant public‑company framework.
• Partner with Internal Audit and external auditors to address deficiencies and oversee remediation activities.
• Drive continuous improvements in governance, risk management, and compliance.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• CPA required.
• 10+ years of progressive accounting and financial reporting experience.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and SEC reporting requirements.
• Experience leading accounting close and reporting functions in a complex organization.
• Demonstrated experience managing and developing accounting teams.
• Exceptional communication, project management, and leadership skills.

Preferred

• Significant IPO experience, including direct involvement in IPO readiness or execution.
• Public company accounting and reporting experience.
• Experience leading SOX 404 implementation and compliance programs.
• Background preparing and reviewing SEC filings, including S-1, 10-K, 10-Q, and 8-K filings.
• Experience with ERP systems such as NetSuite, Oracle, SAP S/4HANA, or Workday.
• Experience managing international consolidations and multi‑entity global structures.
• Big Four public accounting experience highly preferred.

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• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance