# Director, Technical Accounting & Reporting

**Company**: Gong
**Location**: Austin | Chicago | New York City | Salt Lake City | San Francisco
**Experience**: executive
**Job type**: full-time
**Salary**: $164,000 - $235,000 USD
**Category**: Finance
**Industry**: Technology

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## Description

At Gong, you will join a company built on innovative products, ambitious goals, and passionate people.

Gong is transforming revenue organizations through AI-powered insights and automation. As a category-defining SaaS company operating in a fast-paced, high-growth environment, we are looking for a strategic and hands-on Director of Technical Accounting & Reporting to lead complex accounting initiatives, support scalable growth, and help strengthen our financial reporting infrastructure.

## What You’ll Do

- Serve as the company’s subject matter expert on technical accounting matters, providing proactive guidance on complex transactions, new business initiatives, and evolving accounting standards.

- Lead the research, evaluation, and documentation of technical accounting conclusions under US GAAP, including preparation of clear and concise technical accounting memos.

- Partner cross-functionally with Accounting, Finance, Legal, Corporate Development, FP&A, Tax, and external auditors to assess accounting implications of strategic transactions and operational changes.

- Support the company’s financial reporting and disclosure requirements, ensuring compliance with US GAAP and international Statutory financial reporting, SEC regulations, and internal control standards.

- Drive accounting assessments related to strategic initiatives, commercial arrangements, acquisitions, financing transactions, and other non-routine activities.

- Monitor emerging FASB and SEC guidance, evaluate potential impacts to the business, and lead implementation of new accounting standards where applicable.

- Help scale and optimize technical accounting and reporting processes to support the company’s continued growth and operational maturity.

- Influence and mentor members of the accounting organization while fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.

- Act as a trusted advisor to senior leadership by translating complex accounting matters into practical business insights and recommendations.

## What We’re Looking For

- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field from a top-tier university or equivalent experience.

- Active CPA license or equivalent professional certification.

- 12+ years of combined public accounting and/or industry experience, including significant exposure to high-growth technology or SaaS environments.

- 6+ years of deep technical accounting experience with strong knowledge of US GAAP and SEC reporting requirements, including, but not limited to, ASC 606 and Stock-Based Compensation.

- Proven ability to independently research, analyze, and document complex accounting issues.

- 4+ years of progressive leadership experience with demonstrated success building and developing high-performing teams.

- Strong executive presence with exceptional written and verbal communication skills.

- Ability to simplify complex technical concepts for both financial and non-financial stakeholders.

- Experience operating in a SOX-compliant environment with strong understanding of internal controls and public company readiness.

- Highly proactive, detail-oriented, and comfortable operating in a fast-changing, high-growth environment.

## You’ll Stand Out If You Have

- Big 4 public accounting experience, including advisory practice and/or National Office rotation.

- Deep expertise in areas such as revenue recognition (ASC 606), business combinations, consolidation, leases, derivatives, equity transactions, and SaaS-related accounting matters.

- Experience supporting M&A transactions and structuring deals to achieve desired accounting and business outcomes.

- Background partnering across global organizations to influence change and drive scalable processes.

- Prior experience in a high-growth SaaS, AI, or cloud technology company strongly preferred.

- Passion for building in fast-moving environments with a mindset focused on innovation, operational excellence, and business partnership.

## Perks & Benefits

- We offer Gongsters a variety of medical, dental, and vision plans, designed to fit you and your family’s needs.

- Wellbeing Fund - flexible wellness stipend to support a healthy lifestyle.

- Mental Health benefits with covered therapy and coaching.

- 401(k) program to help you invest in your future.

- Education & learning stipend for personal growth and development.

- Flexible vacation time to promote a healthy work-life blend.

- Paid parental leave to support you and your family.

- Company-wide recharge days each quarter.

- Work from home stipend to help you succeed in a remote environment.

## Skills

### Required
- US GAAP
- SEC reporting
- ASC 606
- Stock-Based Compensation
- technical accounting
- financial reporting
- internal controls
- SOX compliance

### Nice to have
- Big 4 public accounting
- advisory practice
- National Office rotation
- revenue recognition
- business combinations
- consolidation
- leases
- derivatives
- equity transactions
- SaaS-related accounting matters
- M&A transactions

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