Highspring

Highspring

Director Technical Accounting

Nashville, TN · Director

Sponsorship not specified$165k-$180kDetected 22 days ago
ComplianceStakeholder ManagementFinancial AnalysisAccountingM&AFP&AAuditingProcess ImprovementERPHRISLeadershipCommunicationCollaborationGAAPIFRSFinancial ReportingTransfer PricingInternal AuditNetSuite

About the role

  • The Director, Technical Accounting will serve as a key financial leader responsible for overseeing the organization's technical accounting function, ensuring compliance with U.S. GAAP, and internal policies.
  • This role requires a hands-on leader with experience in a fast-paced, private equity-backed environment, preferably within consulting, professional services, or staffing.

Responsibilities

  • Manage audits and regulatory compliance across jurisdictions
  • Maintain and enforce internal controls and accounting policies
  • Develop and maintain accounting policies and procedures aligned with evolving standards and business needs
  • Lead day-to-day accounting functions including revenue recognition, lease accounting and fixed asset accounting
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Finance, Legal, Tax, FP&A) to assess accounting implications of business initiatives.
  • Private Equity Reporting & Support
  • Partner with executive leadership and private equity stakeholders on financial reporting and performance metrics
  • Support board reporting, lender compliance, and covenant reporting
  • Own the quality and integrity of supporting schedules and workpapers, ensuring they are accurate, well‑controlled, and presented at a level suitable for external audit and executive review.
  • Build and scale accounting processes to support cleanup of end-to-end accounting treatment from rapid growth and global expansion

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance (CPA required)
  • 10+ years of progressive accounting experience, including leadership roles and international leadership experience
  • Experience with global consolidations and multi-entity environments
  • Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and communicate complex accounting matters to non-technical stakeholders.
  • Background in consulting, staffing, or professional services industries highly desirable
  • Strong technical experience including revenue recognition, intercompany and corresponding eliminations, stock compensation/equity, transfer pricing,
  • Proven ability to manage audits and interact with external stakeholders
  • Key Competencies
  • Strategic thinker with strong analytical skills
  • Detail-oriented with a commitment to accuracy and deadlines

Nice to have

  • Experience in a private equity-backed company strongly preferred
  • Strong knowledge of GAAP (IFRS experience a plus)
  • Advanced proficiency in ERP systems (e.g., NetSuite, preferred) and Blackline
  • Strong reporting capabilities on a reported and proforma basis (experience with Workday Adaptive a plus)

Compensation

  • Oversee the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with GAAP/IFRS which would include preparation of Balance Sheet, Income Statement and Statement of Cash Flows and Stockholders Equity
  • $165,000 - $180,000 USD

Benefits

  • Competitive compensation, bonus, and benefits package
  • Dynamic and entrepreneurial work environment
  • The individual may also be eligible for a variety of bonus and financial incentives based on individual and company performance.
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