Director, Technical Accounting

The Countsy Director of Technical Accounting is responsible for helping solve complex GAAP accounting and financial reporting issues for venture-backed start-up companies operating primarily in the technology and biotech industries. To be successful, the Director of Technical Accounting must have the interpersonal skills to work directly with founders, CFOs, and external auditors and the organizational skills to manage and prioritize multiple inquiries and meet deadlines.

This position can be full- or part-time depending on preference and most work will be performed remotely. However, a geographical presence on or near the West Coast is preferred.

Major Responsibilities:

• Proactively identify potential accounting issues by meeting with clients and other members of the Countsy team, reading contracts and other source documents, etc.
• Resolve technical accounting issues through detailed research of authoritative literature and interpretive guidance and careful documentation of findings and conclusions.
• Develop solutions to complex accounting issues that are appropriately tailored to be effective and efficient in a start-up company environment.
• Advise clients and Countsy teams preparing for financial statement audits, assist in preparing technical accounting PBCs, and help respond to and resolve inquiries from auditors.
• Effectively advocate for clients in meetings with auditors while maintaining a positive and collegial working relationship with audit teams.
• Prepare private company GAAP financial statements and footnotes.
• Periodically develop and deliver training to Countsy teams on emerging accounting standards, common audit issues, and other GAAP-related developments.
• Effectively communicate with clients, Countsy teams, third-party providers (e.g., valuation specialists), and auditors to understand and prioritize the resolution of complex accounting issues.

Qualifications:

• Strong understanding of US GAAP and financial reporting, with a particular emphasis on issues relevant to technology companies (e.g., software and SaaS revenue recognition, preferred stock, warrants, convertible notes, stock-based compensation, etc.)
• Experience researching complex accounting issues, writing technical accounting memos, and working with external audit teams to resolve issues
• At least 5 years’ experience in a national or regional accounting firm
• Excellent consulting, influencing, and negotiation skills with the ability to communicate across all levels of an organization
• Strong attention to detail without losing sight of the “big picture”
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills
• Willingness to learn about and help resolve new or unfamiliar accounting topics
• Excellent time-management skills and the ability to juggle multiple priorities and clients
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required; MBA and/or CPA preferred
• Demonstrated POISED traits (Proactive, Ownership, Inquiring, Self-Assured, Engaging, Adaptable)

Compensation and Benefits Information

• Base Pay Range: $160,000 - $200,000
• Other Compensation: Discretionary Bonus Plan
• All Compensation is commensurate with employee qualifications, experience, and other factors including geographic location, market and operational factors.
• Benefits: Medical (including FSA and HSA offerings), Dental, Vision, Life insurance, Disability insurance, 401(k) savings plan, Employee Stock Purchase plan, Paid Time Off: 23 days, Eight Paid Holidays, Paid Sick Time (in geographies where legally required).

Washington state applicants, additional benefits information follows:

Washington Time Off and Leave

Management and Support Roles : Employees working in the state of Washington will receive the following time off and leave benefits:*

Short-Term Disability Benefits: RGP provides eligible employees up to 12 weeks of paid leave for total and temporary disability due to illness or injury.

Maternity Leave: For pregnancy and childbirth, female employees may receive up to 8 weeks (40 days) of paid Maternity Leave.**

Parental Leave: RGP provides 2 weeks (10 days) of paid Parental Leave for the birth or adoption of a child.**

Bereavement: Up to 3 days of paid leave (additional time may be available under PFML)

Paid Family Medical Leave (PFML): The state-administered PFML fund provides qualified employees with the following maximum leave amounts per calendar year: (a) up to 12 weeks of paid family or medical leave, (b) up to 16 weeks of leave when family and medical leave are used in combination, and (c) an additional two weeks of leave due to pregnancy complications, (d) up to 7 days bereavement leave.

Jury Duty Leave: Up to 5 paid days

Military Leave: Up to 21 days of paid leave during a one-year period.

*Certain eligibility requirements apply

** applicable if the employee is not eligible for Paid Family Medical Leave

Equal Opportunity Employer

RGP is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information or veteran status, and encourage all applicants to apply. (Countsy is an RGP Company)