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Sr. Director of Accounting

AlphaSense

New York, NY · Management

$190,000 – $261,000

Listed on AlphaSense’s own careers site. You apply with them directly — we never stand between you and the employer.

What this role is

Lead accounting operations for a high-growth SaaS company preparing for eventual public offering, overseeing the close process, internal controls, and team development while partnering with the Controller and finance leadership. This role suits an experienced accounting leader with Big 4 background and IPO preparation experience who can scale systems and processes in a fast-moving environment.

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What they ask for

Required

  • 15+ years of progressive accounting leadership in high-growth SaaS or technology
  • CPA certification
  • Big 4 public accounting experience
  • Experience leading accounting teams through IPO preparation or public company operations
  • Deep expertise in US GAAP and SOX compliance
  • Technical accounting knowledge
  • Track record building and scaling high-performing teams
  • Ability to implement scalable systems and processes
  • Strong business acumen and communication skills

Nice to have

  • Experience reducing monthly close cycles
  • Familiarity with enterprise system implementations

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