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Demandbase is seeking a Senior Director/Assistant Controller to lead the accounting organization and drive financial excellence across a global SaaS platform. This is a hands-on leadership role reporting to the Corporate Controller, responsible for managing the monthly, quarterly, and annual close process across multiple entities and currencies, overseeing technical accounting for complex areas (ASC 606 revenue recognition, ASC 842 leases, stock-based compensation, business combinations), and building/developing a high-performing accounting team.
Key responsibilities include: leading the global financial close and consolidation of international subsidiaries; owning technical accounting research and documentation for complex positions; managing and coaching accounting managers and staff; serving as primary contact for external audits; partnering with FP&A on alignment between actuals and forecasts; driving process improvement and automation across the record-to-report cycle; overseeing equity compensation accounting and 409a valuations; supporting M&A due diligence and integration; ensuring compliance with international statutory and tax requirements; and leveraging offshore/outsourced resources to scale operations while maintaining controls.
The ideal candidate brings 10+ years of progressive accounting experience including Big 4 or national firm background and SaaS/software industry exposure. Must have deep U.S. GAAP knowledge, hands-on ASC 606 and complex technical accounting experience, proven people-management track record, and experience in multi-entity international organizations with multi-currency consolidation. Strong systems aptitude with modern ERP platforms (NetSuite, Workday, Oracle) and close management tools is valued. Bachelor's in Accounting/Finance required; CPA strongly preferred.
Success in year one means: smooth, on-schedule global close with reduced cycle time and strong controls; well-documented, defensible technical accounting positions; stable, well-coached accounting team positioned for growth; and measurable efficiency improvements through automation and process redesign.
