Director of Accounting

About Applied Intuition

Applied Intuition is the vehicle intelligence company that accelerates the global adoption of safe, AI-driven machines. Founded in 2017, Applied Intuition delivers the ADAS/AD toolchain, Vehicle OS, and autonomy stack to help customers build intelligent systems, create next-generation experiences, and shorten time to market. 18 of the top 20 global automakers trust Applied Intuition’s solutions to drive the production of modern vehicles. Applied Intuition serves the automotive, trucking, construction, mining, agriculture, and defense industries and is headquartered in Mountain View, CA, with offices in San Diego, CA, Ft. Walton Beach, FL, Ann Arbor and Detroit, MI, Washington, D.C., Stuttgart, Munich, Stockholm, Seoul, and Tokyo. Learn more at appliedintuition.com.

We are an in-office company, and our expectation is that employees primarily work from their Applied Intuition office 5 days a week. However, we also recognize the importance of flexibility and trust our employees to manage their schedules responsibly. This may include occasional remote work, starting the day with morning meetings from home before heading to the office, or leaving earlier when needed to accommodate family commitments. (Note: For EpiSci job openings, fully remote work will be considered by exception.)

About the role

We are a rapidly scaling, late-stage startup preparing for an IPO and seeking a Director of Accounting to lead our global accounting operations. This is a hands-on leadership role responsible for building and optimizing accounting processes, ensuring compliance, and supporting our explosive growth. You will play a key part in IPO readiness, consolidation of foreign entities, and establishing a world-class finance function.

At Applied Intuition, you will:

• Lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, driving continuous improvement to shorten the close cycle and ensure timely, accurate reporting
• Oversee consolidation of multiple foreign entities, including intercompany eliminations and accounting for multiple currencies
• Build and maintain a robust reporting calendar, ensuring alignment with public company requirements
• Develop, document, and implement accounting policies and processes to support SOX compliance and public company readiness
• Manage and optimize the use of NetSuite, including system enhancements and integrations
• Collaborate with outsourced accounting partners for certain international locations, ensuring quality and timeliness of deliverables
• Oversee audit preparation and coordinate with external auditors to ensure successful audits and IPO readiness
• Manage and mentor a growing accounting team, fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement
• Support the preparation of S-1 and other SEC filings as part of the IPO process
• Partner cross-functionally with FP&A, Legal, HR, and other teams to support business initiatives and ensure accurate financial reporting
• Identify and implement process improvements, automation opportunities, and best practices to scale the accounting function

We're looking for someone who has:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA required
• 10+ years of progressive accounting experience, including Big 4 public accounting and leadership roles at high-growth software/SaaS companies
• Strong proficiency in NetSuite, including system administration and optimization
• Experience consolidating foreign subsidiaries, managing multi-currency environments, and handling intercompany eliminations
• Demonstrated experience building and scaling accounting processes, with a focus on SOX compliance and IPO readiness
• Hands-on experience working with outsourced international accounting partners
• Strong project management and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent communication, leadership, and team development skills

Nice to have:

• Experience in a late-stage, venture-backed software or technology company
• Experience with process automation and finance systems integrations
• Demonstrated ability to thrive in a dynamic, rapidly changing environment
• Prior IPO experience and experience supporting SEC filings

Compensation at Applied Intuition for eligible roles includes base salary, equity, and benefits. Base salary is a single component of the total compensation package, which may also include equity in the form of options and/or restricted stock units, comprehensive health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance coverage, 401k retirement benefits w