Technical Accounting Lead - AI

Vaco Recruiter Services; Las Vegas (NV); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Vaco by Highspring is seeking a Technical Accounting Lead to drive key GAAP initiatives, close processes, and cross-functional collaborations within a fast-growing tech finance team. The role demands hands-on expertise in complex accounting topics and scalable control development.

The ideal candidate has a CPA, 8+ years of experience across public accounting and industry, and strong communication skills to explain complex issues to non-finance stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA required.
• 8+ years of accounting experience in public accounting and industry.
• Strong technical accounting knowledge across US GAAP: revenue, leases, stock-based comp, consolidations, business combos.
• Experience supporting external audits and preparing technical memos.
• Clear communication of complex topics to non-finance stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical accounting initiatives and implement policies and related processes.
• Own accounting and close activities for infrastructure investments, leases, and fixed assets.
• Research and document positions across revenue recognition, leases, SaaS capitalization, and other GAAP topics.
• Review contracts and vendor agreements to determine proper accounting treatment.
• Support monthly close with journals, reconciliations, and analyses.
• Partner with operations to develop scalable controls and workflows.
• Assist external audits and prepare memoranda and audit-ready schedules.
• Drive process improvements and accounting infrastructure enhancements.

Skills

CPA

GAAP knowledge

Revenue recognition

Consolidations

Stock-based compensation

External audits

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA certification

Job description

Technical Accounting Lead

Our client, a high-growth technology company, is seeking a Technical Accounting Lead to support a rapidly expanding finance organization.

Location:

This role is hybrid, with an expectation of four days per week in-office in the San Francisco Bay Area.

Job Description:

This highly visible role will own key technical accounting initiatives, complex accounting analyses, and critical close activities while partnering closely with Finance, Legal, Operations, Procurement, and external advisors. The ideal candidate is a hands-on accounting professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys solving complex accounting challenges, and can help build scalable processes to support continued growth.

Responsibilities:

• Lead technical accounting initiatives and partner cross-functionally to implement accounting policies, conclusions, and related processes
• Own accounting and close activities related to infrastructure investments, prepaid expenses, leases, fixed assets, and other significant cost areas
• Research, document, and support technical accounting positions across revenue recognition, leases, stock-based compensation, software capitalization, business combinations, consolidations, and other U.S. GAAP topics
• Review and assess customer contracts, vendor agreements, and other complex business arrangements to determine appropriate accounting treatment
• Support monthly close processes through journal entries, reconciliations, account analyses, and technical accounting reviews
• Partner with operational teams to develop scalable controls, reporting processes, and accounting workflows
• Support external audits and prepare technical accounting memoranda, policy documentation, and audit-ready support schedules
• Drive process improvements, automation efforts, and accounting infrastructure enhancements to support organizational growth

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA required
• 8+ years of accounting experience, including a combination of public accounting and industry experience
• Strong technical accounting knowledge across U.S. GAAP, including revenue recognition, leases, stock-based compensation, software capitalization, consolidations, and business combinations
• Experience supporting external audits and preparing technical accounting documentation and accounting memoranda
• Strong communication skills with the ability to explain complex accounting matters to non-finance stakeholders
• Experience in a high-growth technology, software, cloud infrastructure, or similarly complex environment preferred

Compensation:

Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors, including but not limited to:

• The individual’s skill sets, experience, and training;
• Licensure and certifications;
• Office location and other geographic considerations;
• Other business and organizational needs.

With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco by Highspring notes that the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company's 401(k) retirement plan.