Sr. Director of Accounting

LinkSquares is a fast-growing LegalTech software company, rated as one of "The Best Places to Work in 2023" by the Boston Business Journal and BuiltIn Boston. LinkSquares unlocks the full potential of legal teams at more than 1,000 companies, including Wayfair, TIME, ProPharma, the Boston Celtics, and Commvault with purpose-built, AI-powered technology to perform, manage, and quantify all their work in one place. Legal teams rely on our all-in-one contract lifecycle management (CLM) and legal project management platform to manage key priorities and contracts, accelerate workflows across the business, and use data to visualize the impact of their work. Our solutions save companies hundreds of hours and millions of dollars by eliminating manual processes and driving better consistency of process, communication, and quality. Headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, LinkSquares is consistently recognized for being a leader in innovation, delivering results, and company growth. LinkSquares is looking for a Sr. Director of Accounting to join our finance team and to be responsible for owning the accounting function across the entire business. A successful candidate will be an entrepreneur and hands-on professional who will play a key role in the continued financial health of the company and support its strategic initiatives. This position will be responsible for scaling the accounting function as the company continues to grow. Responsibilities: Oversee and significantly participate in key projects and strategic initiatives Manage the monthly financial close to comply with US GAAP Lead the accounting team in monthly and quarterly close processes Manage partnerships with external auditors and third-party specialists in execution of the annual audits, tax returns and 409(a) valuations Partner closely with Sales, Marketing, Legal, HR, IT, Internal Audit and FP&A Identify opportunities for process improvement and implement changes to increase efficiency, streamline workflows and controls, and continually identify opportunities for automation Exhibit flexibility and willingness to take on new responsibilities and assignments as they are identified and to assist with various ad-hoc projects as needed Prepare the company from an accounting perspective to operate internationally Build the technical infrastructure and control environment to support the company's scaling Provide accounting expertise on M&A transactions from pre-acquisition due diligence through post-acquisition integration Oversee accounts receivable, accounts payable and payroll for the Company Requirements: Minimum of 10 years of progressive accounting experience (Ideally 4+ years in a Big 4 public accounting and 5+ years in industry, 5+ years in SaaS software, startup experience a plus) At least 5 years of relevant experience in an Accounting Manager role or Controller(or greater) Strong understanding/proficiency of technical accounting Strong knowledge of US GAAP Experience with multi-national, multi-currency transactions and consolidations Experience in collaborating with remote colleagues and employees globally Must thrive in a rapid-paced and dynamic business environment High attention to detail and accuracy Ability to direct and supervise Ability to solve practical problems CPA license Excellent verbal and written communication skills About LinkSquares Founded in 2015 with headquarters in Boston, we offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package that includes medical, dental and vision plans for employees and their families, health and wellness programs, a 401(k) plan, unlimited vacation, paid parental leave and more. Learn more here: For legal teams needing to move their business forward faster, LinkSquares provides a contracting platform for writing better contracts, analyzing what's in existing contracts, and working better with their team. It differs from other tools on the market with its powerful AI insights, speed to providing tangible results, and ability to help the entire company collaborate better. LinkSquares saves companies hundreds of hours and thousands of dollars by eliminating manual contract processes and reducing the need for outside counsel. For more information, visit LinkSquares is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of an individual's sex, age, race, color, creed, national origin, alienage, religion, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation or affectional preference, gender identity and expression, disability, genetic trait or predisposition, carrier status, citizenship, veteran or military status and other personal characteristics protected by law. All applications will receive consideration for employment without regard to legally protected characteristics.

Created: 2024-11-06