Horizon3.ai
Director, Accounting
US, Remote · Director · Full-time
Sponsorship not specified$212k-$235kDetected 1 day ago
CybersecurityComplianceFinancial AnalysisAccountingERPPerformance ManagementLeadershipCollaborationGAAPFinancial Reporting
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About the role
- This role is intended to sit above close execution and provide final accounting leadership over reporting quality, policy interpretation, cross-functional risk escalation, and higher-risk or more judgmental accounting areas.
Responsibilities
- Own significant accounting estimates, judgments, technical accounting issues, and related accounting conclusions, including preparation or oversight of technical memos as needed.
- Serve as the primary accounting partner for external auditors, supporting audit planning, issue resolution, and financial statement reviews.
- Drive cross-functional accounting risk management by identifying upstream/downstream dependencies, surfacing issues early, and representing accounting in broader operational initiatives.
- Develop and manage processes to drive high financial reporting quality, maintain control effectiveness, and ensure readiness for issuance of financial statements.
- Maintain higher-level authority over accounting systems governance, including ERP role design and management, access reviews, and designated administrative accounting permissions.
- Build organizational capability through talent development, succession planning, performance management, and scalable team design.
- Partner with Finance, Legal, Revenue Operations, Tax, and business leaders to evaluate the accounting implications of new products, contracts, acquisitions, strategic initiatives, and business model changes.
- Provide accounting leadership and decision support for company scaling initiatives and operational transformation efforts.
- Drive continuous improvement of the accounting function to support organizational growth and increasing business complexity.
- We believe that diverse perspectives drive innovation and strengthen our ability to create cutting-edge cybersecurity solutions.
Requirements
- 8+ years of progressive accounting experience, including leadership over financial close, financial reporting, technical accounting, and internal control environments.
- Deep knowledge of U.S. GAAP and SOX, financial statement presentation, accounting estimates and judgments and control-oriented accounting operations.
- Strong leadership presence with the ability to translate accounting issues into business risk, communicate clearly with senior stakeholders, and exercise sound escalation judgment.
- Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee.
- Proven ability to strengthen controls, improve processes, and lead across cross-functional dependencies without losing technical rigor.
- Perks of Horizon3
- Inclusive Team: We value diversity and promote an inclusive culture where everyone can thrive.
- Growth Opportunities: Be part of a dynamic and growing team with numerous career development opportunities.
- Innovative Culture: Work in a collaborative environment that encourages creativity and out-of-the-box thinking.
- Hybrid & Remote Work: We embrace a mix of remote and hybrid work models depending on role and location, including our Chicago office, where some roles require regular in-office presence.
- Competitive Compensation: We offer competitive salary, equity and benefits. Our benefits include health, vision & dental insurance for you and your family, a flexible vacation policy, and generous parental leave.
Nice to have
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
- CPA strongly preferred.
- Experience operating in a high-growth SaaS, technology, or similarly complex environment preferred.
- Experience leading ERP implementations, accounting system enhancements, or finance transformation initiatives preferred.
Skills
- Get to Know Us
- It is used by ITOps/SecOps teams, consulting pentesters, and MSSPs and MSPs.
- We're committed to helping solve our common security problems:
Compensation
- Base salary range $211,500
- 235,000 annually. The exact salary will be determined based on the selected candidate's location, qualifications, experience, and relevant skills.
- We offer competitive salary, equity and benefits.
- Compensation and Values
- At Horizon3, we believe that our people are our greatest asset, and our compensation philosophy reflects this core value.
- Our compensation structure is designed to be fair, competitive, and transparent, ensuring that every team member is recognized and compensated equitably across roles, levels, and locations.
Benefits
- All full-time roles are eligible for an equity package in the form of stock options.
- Our benefits include health, vision & dental insurance for you and your family, a flexible vacation policy, and generous parental leave.
Company info
- We are a fusion of former U.S. Special Operations cyber operators, startup engineers, and formerly frustrated cybersecurity practitioners.
- Collectively, we are a team of learn it alls, committed to a culture of respect, collaboration, ownership, and results.
- We are committed to fostering an environment where all employees feel valued, respected, and rewarded for their contributions.
- Horizon3 http://Horizon3.ai is seeking a strategic, technically strong Director of Accounting to lead the integrity of the company's financial reporting, accounting conclusions, and control environment.
Equal opportunity
- Our commitment to diversity and inclusion means we strive to attract, develop, and retain a workforce that reflects the varied communities we serve.
- equal opportunity employer - we are a community that values diversity, equity, and inclusion as fundamental principles of our culture and success.
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