Director of SEC Reporting and Technical Accounting (AI)

TL;DR

Director of SEC Reporting and Technical Accounting (AI): Provide strategic leadership for financial reporting and technical accounting functions, ensuring compliance with US GAAP and SEC regulations while preparing for IPO readiness. Focus on leading SEC filings like 10-K/10-Q/S-1, handling complex transactions such as stock-based compensation and M&A, and building enterprise-wide accounting policies and infrastructure.

Location: Hybrid in New York, San Francisco, or Toronto

Company

hirify.global is at the forefront of AI innovation, building cutting-edge language models and AI systems for developers and enterprises.

What you will do

• Prepare, review, and coordinate S-1 registration statements for IPO readiness, collaborating with legal, underwriters, and auditors
• Lead SEC reporting including 10-K, 10-Q filings and other required documents
• Serve as technical accounting expert for complex areas like ASC 718 stock-based compensation and ASC 842 leases
• Partner on M&A, system implementations, process improvements, and new initiatives
• Develop accounting policies, procedures, internal controls, and coordinate external audits
• Set strategy for SEC reporting and technical accounting functions

Requirements

• Background in public accounting (Big 4 preferred) with active CPA license or equivalent
• 10+ years progressive accounting experience including public company at senior level
• Deep expertise in US GAAP and SEC regulations
• Extensive experience with SEC reporting tools (Workiva, DFIN ActiveDisclosure or similar)
• Proven technical accounting research and complex transaction analysis
• Experience building processes in fast-paced tech environment, preferably AI; strong leadership and executive presence

Culture & Benefits

• Open and inclusive culture with diverse perspectives
• Work closely with cutting-edge AI research team
• Full health, dental, and mental health benefits; 100% parental leave top-up for 6 months
• 6 weeks vacation (30 working days), weekly lunch stipend, in-office lunches/snacks
• Remote-flexible with offices in Toronto, New York, San Francisco, London, Paris; co-working stipend
• Personal enrichment benefits for arts, fitness, well-being, and workspace