US Accounting Lead

Overview

A global, private equity-backed technology company is continuing to build out its finance organization and is seeking a US Accounting Lead. This is a high-impact role with broad ownership across accounting operations, audit, and tax, offering strong visibility and collaboration with senior leadership in a growth-oriented environment.

Role Summary

The US Accounting Lead will oversee core accounting functions for the U.S. business, including leading the external audit process and managing U.S. tax oversight. This individual will play a critical role in ensuring financial accuracy, compliance, and operational efficiency while partnering closely with global finance leadership.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end external audit process, serving as the primary liaison with auditors and ensuring timely, accurate deliverables
• Oversee U.S. GAAP compliance and maintain strong internal controls across accounting processes
• Manage and review month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities for U.S. entities
• Provide oversight of U.S. tax matters, including coordination with external advisors on federal, state, and local filings
• Ensure compliance with evolving regulatory and tax requirements
• Partner with FP&A and senior leadership to support financial reporting, analysis, and strategic initiatives
• Identify and implement process improvements to strengthen accounting operations and scalability
• Support integration and alignment efforts within a private equity-backed structure

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of experience in accounting (public accounting industry experience preferred)
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and audit processes
• Experience managing or leading external audits
• Working knowledge of U.S. tax requirements and coordination with external tax providers
• CPA strongly preferred (or active progress toward certification)
• Experience in technology, SaaS, or PE-backed environments highly desirable
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to operate independently in a remote environment
• Excellent communication skills and ability to partner cross-functionally

Compensation

• Total compensation: $160K-$165K
• Typically structured as a mix of base salary and bonus (competitive market split within this range)

Location

• Fully remote
• Open to candidates based in the United States or Canada

Why Join

• Opportunity to step into a key leadership role within a PE-backed, growth-focused organization
• High visibility across finance leadership and exposure to strategic initiatives
• Flexible, fully remote working environment
• Strong platform for career progression within a scaling global business

If you're looking for a hands-on accounting leadership role with audit ownership and broad exposure, this is an excellent opportunity to make a meaningful impact.