Sr. Director, Assistant Controller

About the Job:

LaunchDarkly is seeking a Senior Director, Assistant Controller to lead and scale the global accounting organization during the company’s next phase of growth. This leader will be a key member of the controllership organization and will partner closely with Revenue Accounting, Procurement, Finance, Legal, Human Resource, IT and executive leadership to build a best-in-class accounting function that is accurate, efficient, well-controlled, and business-enabling.

The Senior Director, Assistant Controller will be responsible for core controllership activities, including the monthly close, financial reporting support, technical accounting execution, and control environment oversight, while also driving systems, process, and AI automation initiatives that improve scale and decision support. This role is ideal for a strategic, hands-on accounting leader who is comfortable driving change across multiple functions at scale, and combines strong technical depth with operational rigor and a continuous improvement mindset.

Responsibilities:

• Partner with the Controller to lead the global accounting function and help shape the controllership roadmap in support of company growth and operational maturity

• Oversee critical areas of the monthly, quarterly, and annual close process (including accruals, balance sheet reconciliations and financial statement flux analysis) to ensure timely, accurate, and complete financial results and reporting packages

• Prepare financial statements, including equity rollforward and cash flow statements

• Lead and oversee core accounting operations across general ledger, accounts payable, payroll, and equity administration, ensuring related accounting, controls and reporting are executed accurately and timely

• Lead intercompany and international accounting, including management of third party accounting teams, intercompany funding and operational coordination across entities

• Be the technical accounting and US GAAP/IFRS subject matter expert, including review of complex transactions and business initiatives for accounting implications, research and prepare technical accounting memos

• Oversee technical accounting implementation and execution, including the operationalization of accounting policies and consistent application across the business

• Strengthen the company’s internal control environment, including SOX readiness and execution, process documentation, control design, and remediation efforts where needed

• Be responsible for leading and coordinating the annual external audit and partnering with auditors to ensure efficient execution and high-quality deliverables

• Lead the design and execution of scalable accounting processes that improve accuracy, reduce manual effort, and support a high-growth SaaS environment

• Identify and implement opportunities for workflow improvement, and systems optimization / AI automation across the close and accounting operations lifecycle

• Partner with System Technology team and business stakeholders on ERP enhancements, integrations, and reporting improvements

• Build management reporting and KPIs for the accounting organization to improve visibility into close performance, control execution, and operational capacity

• Mentor, develop, and retain a high-performing accounting team, creating clear accountability, strong development paths, and a culture of operational excellence

• Serve as a trusted partner to leadership by balancing strong governance with practical, business-oriented problem solving

Qualifications:

• 12+ years of progressive accounting experience, including a mix of Big 4 public accounting and industry leadership experience in multi-entity, public-company SOX environment

• Hands-on systems orientation, with experience improving ERP workflows, reporting, and automation across accounting processes. Experience in NetSuite (or similar EPR)

• Strong knowledge of US GAAP, foreign currency accounting, internal controls, close processes, and financial reporting requirements

• Demonstrated success leading teams through scale, process improvement, and organizational change

• Experience building and improving accounting operations in a fast-paced SaaS or technology company

• Proven ability to partner cross-functionally and influence outcomes across Finance and broader business functions

• Strong executive presence, sound judgment, and the ability to communicate clearly with senior leaders and auditors

• Ability to move between strat