Principal Technical Accountant (Fintech)

Location: United States; remote-first role

Salary: $146,700–$216,300 USD annually, depending on geographic zone.

Company

hirify.global develops financial automation tools that help businesses manage payments, spending, and operational finance.

What you will do

• Lead revenue recognition strategy and manage complex, non-routine transactions.
• Oversee stock-based compensation accounting and forecasting.
• Serve as the technical accounting subject matter expert for Sales, Legal, FP&A, and other stakeholders.
• Draft and maintain technical accounting memos and update accounting policies.
• Review complex customer contracts and partnership agreements, including revenue recognition, SSP allocations, and gross-versus-net presentation.
• Monitor FASB and SEC updates, implement required changes, and liaise with external auditors on revenue, equity, and other complex transactions.

Requirements

• Active CPA license.
• 10+ years of progressive accounting experience, including at least 6 years at a Big 4 public accounting firm, public technology company, or fintech company, with 6+ years focused on technical accounting.
• Deep expertise in ASC 606, ASC 310, and ASC 326, ideally within SaaS, payments, or platform businesses with transaction-based revenue.
• Hands-on experience with ASC 718, ASC 260, and ASC 805.
• Experience writing technical memos for complex, judgmental transactions and defending accounting conclusions with auditors.
• Clear, concise communication skills, including the ability to translate technical accounting into business impact for executives and business partners.

Culture & Benefits

• Remote-first work model with office spaces in San Jose, California, and Draper, Utah, plus opportunities for in-person collaboration.
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and short- and long-term disability coverage; hirify.global covers most medical, dental, and vision premiums for employees and dependents.
• 401(k), HSA, FSA, mental wellbeing and Employee Assistance Program benefits.
• 10 company holidays, 2 floating holidays, and flexible paid time off.
• Employee Stock Purchase Program, recognition programs, referral programs, and other benefits.
• Inclusive workplace and equal-opportunity employment practices.

Hiring process

• Accommodations are available at any stage by contacting interviewaccommodations@hq.hirify.global.com.
• Unapproved external assistance, including generative AI, is prohibited during live interviews or assessments and may result in disqualification.