Egnyte

Sr Director of Accounting and Reporting

Egnyte$220K — $240K *
Finance & Insurance
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Active CPA license required, preferably with Big 4 public accounting experience.
  • 10+ years of progressive accounting experience in leadership roles combining public accounting and industry.
  • Deep expertise in U.S. GAAP, particularly ASC 606 for revenue recognition.
  • Hands-on experience with financial systems, particularly NetSuite, Carta, and Salesforce.
  • Proven ability to manage and scale diverse accounting teams across Revenue, Equity, and Payroll.
  • Excellent collaboration skills with cross-functional teams, especially FP&A, Sales, and Legal.
  • Strong communication skills to convey complex concepts to non-financial stakeholders.

Responsibilities

  • Manage, mentor, and lead Revenue Recognition, Equity, and Payroll teams for accurate operations.
  • Own end-to-end preparation of U.S. GAAP financial statements and disclosures.
  • Lead technical accounting research and assess impacts of complex transactions.
  • Collaborate with FP&A for revenue planning, forecasting, and cash flow management.
  • Work with Legal and Deal Desk on contract negotiations for optimal revenue recognition.
  • Serve as liaison for external auditors, managing the audit process and deliverables.
  • Drive special projects such as new standards implementation and process improvements.

Benefits

  • Competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits package.
  • Flexible work hours and generous Responsible Time Off (RTO) policy for work-life balance.
  • Paid holidays and sick leave.
  • 401(k) plan with company matching contributions.
  • Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contributions and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options.
  • Up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave and 10 weeks of adoption leave.
  • Modern collaborative office spaces in multiple locations including CA and NC.
  • Reimbursements for gym, cell phone, and internet expenses.
  • Access to well-being apps and Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
  • Perks like discounted insurance, theme park tickets, and travel.
  • Lifetime access to an Egnyte account and a benefits navigation app, HealthJoy.
  • Virtual care from One Medical for nationwide healthcare access.
Full Job Description
Description

SR DIRECTOR, ACCOUNTING AND REPORTING

MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA - HYBRID 3 days per week in office

We are seeking a highly analytical and strategic Senior Director of Accounting and Reporting to lead our technical accounting, reporting, payroll, equity, and revenue functions. In this critical leadership role, you will manage a multidisciplinary team overseeing Revenue, Equity, and Payroll, while acting as the primary technical accounting resource for the company. You will own the preparation of our financial statements and partner extensively across the organization-particularly with FP&A, Legal, and Deal Desk-to ensure accurate financial reporting, compliance, and strategic alignment with our growth objectives.

WHAT YOU'LL DO:
  • Team Leadership & Operations: Manage, mentor, and lead the Revenue Recognition, Equity, and Payroll teams, ensuring accurate and timely execution of all related business and accounting operations.
  • Financial Statement Reporting: Own the end-to-end preparation and execution of the company's U.S. GAAP financial statements and accompanying footnote disclosures.
  • Technical Accounting: Lead all technical accounting research and evaluate the accounting impact of complex, non-standard transactions. Draft and maintain technical accounting memos.
  • Revenue Recognition & Forecasting: Partner closely with the FP&A team to provide accurate data and strategic insights for revenue planning, forecasting, and cash flow management.
  • Deal Desk & Legal Partnership: Collaborate with Legal and Deal Desk during contract negotiations to review non-standard terms, ensuring optimal revenue recognition outcomes and compliance with ASC 606.
  • Audit Management: Serve as the primary liaison for external auditors. Manage the end-to-end audit process, ensuring all deliverables are provided timely and resolving any audit inquiries.
  • Ad Hoc Projects: Drive special projects as they arise, such as implementing new accounting standards, system migrations (e.g., ERP implementations), process automation, and M&A integration activities.


YOUR QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Active CPA license is required (Big 4 public accounting experience highly preferred).
  • 10+ years of progressive accounting experience, with a strong mix of public accounting and industry experience in a leadership role.
  • Deep subject matter expertise in U.S. GAAP, specifically ASC 606 (Revenue from Contracts with Customers).
  • Hands-on experience with key financial and operational systems, specifically NetSuite, Carta, and Salesforce.
  • Proven track record of managing and scaling diverse accounting teams (Revenue, Equity, Payroll).
  • Excellent cross-functional collaboration skills, particularly with FP&A, Sales/Deal Desk, and Legal teams.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to distill complex accounting concepts for non-finance stakeholders


COMPENSATION:
  • Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across multiple U.S. geographic locations, and pay varies based on defined markets. The standard base pay range for this position across the U.S. is $220k - $240k annually. Pay varies by work location and may also be dependent on job-related skills, knowledge, and/or experience. During the interview and/or hiring process, your recruiter can share more information about the compensation package specific to the role and job location.


BENEFITS:
  • Competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits
  • Flexible hours and generous time off (RTO, Responsible Time Off) to help support your work-life balance
  • Paid holidays and sick time
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Health Savings Account (HSA) with a generous employer contribution and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options
  • Up to 12wks of paid Parental and 10wks Adoption Leave to help you grow your family
  • Modern and collaborative offices located in Draper, UT; Raleigh, NC; Mountain View, CA; Reading, England, and Poznan, Poland
  • Gym, cell phone, and internet reimbursement
  • Free well-being apps such as Spring Health for Guardian are offered, as well access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Perks include discounted pet insurance, electronics, theme park tickets, travel, plus more
  • Your own Egnyte account with lifetime access
  • HealthJoy - a benefits navigation app that lets you access your benefits and get answers to your questions all in one place
  • One Medical virtual care, providing you with healthcare access across the country


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About Egnyte

Egnyte is a cloud storage and collaboration company that provides businesses with secure file sharing and content governance capabilities. The company's platform integrates with popular productivity tools like Microsoft Office and Google Workspace, and offers features like data migration, backup and recovery, and content lifecycle management. Egnyte serves a variety of industries, including healthcare, financial services, and construction, and has over 16,000 customers worldwide. The company was founded in 2007 and is headquartered in Mountain View, California.
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1,000 employees
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2007

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