What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Accounting - Rapid Growth Post Series B SaaS Start-Up position at Harmonic Finance Inc ™ | Certified B Corp?
Director of Accounting | Rapid Growth SaaS Start-Up (Post Series B) | Remote
The Client
Harmonic are excited to be partnering with a SaaS start-up in the incredibly hot API/ DevOps space which allows customers to gain access to real time data. Having hit $30m ARR in just 4 years they are looking to hire a Director of Accounting/ Controller.
Our client has a Founding team with multiple successful SaaS scale-ups and subsequent exits. With a truly innovative solution alongside the ongoing development of proprietary technology they are forecasting ARR of $50m in 2025 and driving quickly towards $100m in the next 3 years!
Following a significant Series B taking total capital raised to over $100m they have a selection of top tier VC investors and have recently embarked on international expansion into Europe. They have a team of bright, passionate people with experience in leading Tech and SaaS scale-ups who are motivated to build the next success story.
The Role
The Director of Accounting/ Controller will support the CFO and VP Controller building and owning the Accounting function. Leading a team of 6 the Director of Accounting will oversee Accounting with significant exposure to M&A work. They will play a key role in M&A transactions (3-5 in the next 2 years) supporting with due diligence, purchase price accounting and subsequent integration
Responsibilities:
- Responsibility for monthly and annual financial close process working closely with the VP Controller and CFO
- Develop and implement controls and compliance processes
- Support the CFO with M&A due diligence and own all Accounting elements of M&A transactions (ASC 805 evaluations, purchase price accounting, chart of accounts integration, balance sheet adjustments etc)
- Develop processes around SaaS revenue recognition (ASC606)
- Oversight of the day-to-day accounting piece (AP, AR, Payroll)
- Review and analyse monthly figures providing commentary on the numbers
- Support the development of the weekly cash flow forecasting process
- Liaise with external tax advisors to ensure preparation of tax files
- Prepare for and deliver a successful audit process
- Continuously review and drive automation and streamlining of internal processes (currently on Netsuite and Salesforce)
- Support the continued development of Rev Ops, Revenue Accounting and Order to Cash processes
- Develop, build and lead the Accounting team as it grows
- Extensive project-based work supporting client onboarding and new product launches
What you need:
- Either a qualified CPA (ideally Big 4) or experienced accountant in a SaaS start-up
- M&A experience (ideally in an Accounting function of the acquirer)
- Excited to work in a scale-up business
- Commercially astute and able to build relationships with senior stakeholders
What we’d like to see:
- Degree in Accounting or MBA
- CPA qualification is preferred
- Experience in a rapid growth VC backed Tech start-up or scale-up environment
Package: $175,000 - $210,000 Bonus Share Options
Location: Remote
Please get in touch with at Fin on fin@harmonicfinance.com
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Salary : $175,000 - $210,000
