Director, Technical Accounting & Financial Reporting

Director, Technical Accounting & Financial Reporting

Our client, a fast‑growing SaaS company in the cloud technology space, is seeking a Director of Technical Accounting & Financial Reporting to help mature its accounting function and prepare for public company readiness. Valuation has grown 3X over the past 2 years. Two years ago ARR was under $100 million and today ARR has crossed $250 million.

San Francisco Bay Area. This role is hybrid.

This role will oversee complex accounting areas, lead technical research, and support SEC reporting readiness. The position offers significant exposure to IPO preparation, M&A activity, and process automation in a dynamic, high‑growth environment.

• Own key technical accounting areas, including stock‑based compensation, acquisition accounting, leases, and capitalized software.
• Prepare audited financial statements and disclosures to support future public company requirements.
• Lead SEC reporting readiness efforts and establish processes for Form 10‑Q, 10‑K, and other filings.
• Collaborate cross‑functionally with FP&A, Investor Relations, and Legal to ensure alignment on financial results and KPIs.
• Support acquisitions, including due diligence, purchase accounting, and post‑acquisition integration.
• Maintain and update accounting policies to align with U.S. GAAP and public company standards.
• Drive process improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency, automation, and accuracy.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA required.
• 10+ years of progressive technical accounting experience, including Big 4 and public company experience.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, including ASC 718 (Stock‑Based Compensation) and ASC 805 (Business Combinations).
• Hands‑on experience with SEC reporting and IPO readiness.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to explain complex concepts to non‑technical audiences.

Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors, including but not limited to:

• The individual’s skill sets, experience, and training;
• Licensure and certifications;
• Office location and other geographic considerations;
• Other business and organizational needs.

With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco by Highspring notes that the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company’s 401(k) retirement plan.