Overview Senior Director, Accounting We are seeking a Senior Director of Accounting to lead our team into its next phase of growth. This isn't just a management role; we're seeking a hands-on leader to own our entire accounting operation, shape our financial future, and lay the foundation for our next chapter. You will report directly to the VP of Finance and have the autonomy to implement meaningful change that directly impacts our business. The ideal candidate is a seasoned leader with a deep foundational knowledge of GAAP from a career in corporate accounting. Your significant background in the SaaS or technology sector has given you an acumen for complex accounting issues like recurring revenue models and ASC 606. You'll be a player-coach, working alongside a dedicated team, mentoring them, and developing a strategic roadmap to enhance our processes and controls. If you're passionate about modernizing systems, driving transformation, and supporting a business in a dynamic, collaborative environment, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Responsibilities

Own the entire accounting function, establishing the team as the source of truth for all financial and business metrics.

Lead the NetSuite migration and implementation, ensuring a seamless transition and maximizing the system's benefits to drive automation and efficiency.

Develop and execute a forward-thinking AI strategy for the accounting function, identifying and implementing tools that harness AI to evolve our processes and boost productivity.

Mentor, coach, and develop a growing team of talented accounting professionals, elevating their skills and defining a clear career roadmap for the organization.

Oversee and optimize the monthly financial close process, providing accurate, three-statement financial reporting on a GAAP basis.

Implement industry-standard accounting and financial controls, ensuring our processes are scalable and resilient.

Own acquisition integration from an accounting perspective, including managing the required adjustments and consolidations.

Proactively engage with senior leaders and cross-functional teams across HR, Engineering, and Marketing to provide insights and support strategic initiatives.

Design and implement reporting dashboards and other application-based methods to enhance our financial and accounting metrics.

Requirements

10+ years of progressive accounting experience, with a significant portion in SaaS or technology; healthcare or regulated industry experience a plus.

Deep technical accounting expertise and extensive knowledge of U.S. GAAP (ASC 606, ASC 842, ASC 805).

Expert with accounting processes and systems, who can set the standard for the accounting team.

Proven track record leading and scaling accounting teams in high-growth, venture-backed companies.

Hands-on experience implementing NetSuite.

Strong process-builder with a passion for technology, automation, and continuous improvement.

Background in M&A, including due diligence, purchase accounting, and integration.

Exceptional leadership skills with experience mentoring junior teams and collaborating cross-functionally.

Clear communicator able to translate complex accounting into business insights for executives and the Board.

Bonus

Big 4 or top-tier public accounting firm experience.

Public company reporting and / or SOX compliance exposure.

Experience supporting exit strategies (M&A, IPO readiness, etc.).

Familiarity with international subsidiaries and foreign consolidations.

Background in healthcare or other highly regulated industries.

Compensation

175,000 - $240,000 a year

The compensation for this role will be based on level of experience and the geographic tier in which you are located. This position also comes with equity and a variety of benefits.

Location Artera has hybrid office locations in Santa Barbara, CA, and Philadelphia (Wayne), PA, where team members typically come in three days a week. Specific frequency can vary depending on your team's needs, manager expectations and / or role responsibilities.

In addition to our U.S. office locations, we are intentionally building geographically concentrated teams in several key metropolitan areas, which we call our "Hiring Hubs." We are currently hiring remote candidates located within the following hiring hubs :

Boston Metro Area, MA

Chicago Metro Area, IL

Denver Metro Area, CO

Kansas City Metro Area (KS / MO)

Los Angeles Metro Area, CA

San Francisco / Bay Area, CA

Seattle Metro Area, WA

This hub-based model helps us cultivate strong local connections and team cohesion, even in a distributed environment. To be eligible for employment at Artera, candidates must reside in one of our hybrid office cities or one of the designated hiring hubs. Specific roles may call out location preferences when relevant. As our hubs grow, we may establish local offices to further enhance in-person connection and collaboration. While there are no current plans in place, should an office open in your area, we anticipate implementing a hybrid model. Any future attendance expectations would be developed thoughtfully, considering factors like typical commute times and access to public transit, to ensure they are fair and practical for the local team.

Benefits Company benefits - Full health benefits (medical, dental, and vision), flexible spending accounts, company paid life insurance, company paid short-term & long-term disability, company equity, voluntary benefits, 401(k) and more!

Other programs

Manager development cohorts, employee development funds

Generous time off - Company holidays, Winter & Summer break, and flexible time off

Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) - We believe that everyone should belong at their workplace. Our ERGs are available for identifying employees or allies to join.

Artera is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to fair and equitable hiring practices. All hiring decisions at Artera are based on strategic business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications. All candidates are considered without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexuality, national origin, age, disability, genetics or any other protected status. Artera is committed to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment; Artera will not tolerate discrimination or harassment of any kind. Artera provides reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees in compliance with state and federal laws. If you need an accommodation, please reach out to hr@artera.io.

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