Principal Accounting Officer

Responsibilities:

• Lead the first-year GAAS audit end to end: direct the team through remediation of historical balances, prepare audit-ready opening balances and supporting schedules, and drive the engagement to a clean opinion on deadline, with a PCAOB-readiness mindset throughout.
• Own the monthly and quarterly close calendar across the multi-entity structure: enforce timeline discipline, direct multi-currency consolidation and intercompany eliminations, and ensure every sub-function delivers accounting-ready inputs before close.
• Serve as the company's authoritative voice on U.S. GAAP: write and own technical accounting memos referencing applicable ASC guidance, take defensible positions under audit scrutiny, and codify accounting policies and procedures across the group.

Qualifications:

• Active U.S. CPA license required, with a Big 4 or national firm audit foundation followed by industry controllership experience in a complex, multi-entity structure.
• U.S. GAAP technical depth across equity and stock-compensation accounting (ASC 718), multi-entity consolidations, revenue recognition, and impairment/fair value.
• Demonstrated ability to manage external auditors and advisors to firm deadlines and proven people leadership of a senior accounting team.

Benefits:

• Remote first global workforce
• Industry leading Medical, Dental and Vision health insurance
• Company matching 401k with 3% match
• $1,500 Home Office Set Up Allowance
• $200 Annual AI Allowance Program
• $75 Monthly internet or phone reimbursement
• Flexible Time Off
• Egg freezing, mental health, and employee wellness benefits