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Airwallex is a unified payments and financial platform serving over 250,000 global businesses. The company is valued at $11 billion and backed by leading investors including Sequoia, Salesforce Ventures, and Visa.
You will join the Finance & Corporate Development team as Associate Director, Technical Accounting, leading the Global Technical Accounting function. This is a strategic, high-visibility role—not a maintenance position—designed for a US GAAP expert who thrives in a fast-moving, global environment.
Key responsibilities include:
- Oversee technical integrity of monthly reporting by providing expert US GAAP oversight on regional submissions, with focus on high-risk accounting areas.
- Partner with Product and Business teams to assess accounting implications of new product launches (gross vs. net revenue, embedded derivatives, cost classification, etc.) before go-live.
- Own resolution of technical accounting issues and judgmental estimates.
- Lead expansion and evolution of the global US GAAP reporting framework; author and maintain the Global Accounting Policy Manual.
- Architect and oversee Internal Control over Financial Reporting (ICFR) for technical accounting areas, ensuring SOX-compliant documentation and robust reviewer controls meeting public company standards.
- Lead preparation and defense of high-quality technical memos meeting PCAOB auditing standards.
- Spearhead department-wide initiatives to mature the Controllership function, including automation of technical accounting workflows and implementation of AI technology and new accounting standards.
- Provide continuous technical guidance and training to regional finance teams to maintain high standards of financial control and reporting accuracy.
The role is remote based in the US.
Minimum qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
- 7+ years of professional experience in technical finance roles
- Deep expertise in US GAAP standards with proven ability to apply them to complex business transactions
- Strong working knowledge of PCAOB Auditing Standards and SOX requirements
- Demonstrated ability to work independently, navigate ambiguity, and thrive in a hyper-growth environment
Preferred qualifications:
- Active CPA license or equivalent professional qualification
- Prior experience at a Big Four accounting firm
- Direct experience with the pre-IPO process and scaling finance functions for public market readiness
- Strong thought leadership skills with a history of driving innovative solutions and influencing organizational change
