Director, Accounting

About the Role

Join our dynamic team at Abnormal Security, we are seeking a strategic and hands-on Director of Accounting to lead our finance team through a pivotal growth phase. Reporting directly to the VP, Controller, you will play a crucial role in shaping and executing our financial strategy, ensuring compliance, and preparing us for a successful IPO.

What you will do 

Responsibilities:

Leadership: 

• Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing accounting team capable of supporting our company’s growth and strategic initiatives.
• Act as a key advisor to the VP, Controller and executive team on financial matters, providing strategic insights and recommendations.
• Direct the organization's accounting functions and areas of focus, including month end close and consolidation and internal/external financial reporting
• Provide strategic financial guidance to senior management, offering insights into financial performance, forecasts, and opportunities for improvement.

Budgeting and Forecasting:

• Lead the annual budgeting process and periodic forecasting exercises.
• Work closely with department heads to develop accurate forecasts and monitor budget variances.

Financial Reporting and Analysis:

• Oversee, prepare, and analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in compliance with GAAP.
• Provide insights and recommendations to executive management based on financial performance metrics.
• Ensure all accounting practices strictly adhere to GAAP principles.
• Monitor regulatory developments and ensure timely implementation of new accounting standards.
• Conduct thorough financial analysis, including variance analysis, budgeting, and forecasting, to support decision-making and drive business growth.
• Drive initiatives to enhance accounting systems, streamline processes, and improve efficiency within the finance department.
• Develop and implement robust accounting policies and procedures to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and internal controls.

IPO Readiness: 

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to prepare for potential IPO readiness, including financial audits, due diligence, and compliance requirements.

Audit Management:

• Manage relationships with external auditors and oversee annual audits, ensuring all audit requirements are met in a timely manner.

Must Haves: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA designation preferred.
• 10+ years in a senior public accounting or financial management role, ideally within a high-growth B2B SaaS or technology company.
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP, financial reporting, regulatory requirements, technical accounting, and familiarity with NetSuite.
• Experience managing and developing a team, with a track record of building high-performing teams.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact confidently with senior management and external stakeholders.
• Understanding of Sarbanes-Oxley compliance and IPO readiness would be advantageous for the Assistant Controller role
• IFRS preferred, but not required.

 

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At Abnormal Security certain roles are eligible for a bonus, restricted stock units (RSUs), and benefits. Individual compensation packages are based on factors unique to each candidate, including their skills, experience, qualifications and other job-related reasons. We know that benefits are also an important piece of your total compensation package. Learn more about our Compensation and Equity Philosophy on our Benefits & Perks page.

Base salary range:$176,100—$207,200 USD