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We are seeking a Senior Director of Financial Reporting and Technical Accounting to lead external reporting, disclosure, and technical accounting activities in a dynamic, high-growth SaaS and AI company. This role will oversee all aspects of SEC reporting, U.S. GAAP compliance, and technical accounting, serving as a key leader in ensuring the integrity, accuracy, and transparency of the company’s financial disclosures.
This individual will drive excellence in quarterly and annual SEC filings, manage disclosure controls and procedures, partner on the S-1/IPO process, and provide technical accounting leadership for complex and emerging issues typical in the SaaS and AI ecosystem.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Key Responsibilities
External Reporting & Disclosure Management
- Lead the end-to-end process for the preparation, review, and filing of SEC reports, including Forms 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K, S-1, and other required filings.
- Oversee and ensure quality, consistency, and accuracy in financial statement footnotes, MD&A, and non-GAAP disclosures, ensuring alignment with SEC and FASB standards.
- Manage the XBRL tagging process, ensuring completeness, accuracy, and consistency with financial statements and disclosures.
- Partner cross-functionally with Legal, Investor Relations, and FP&A to coordinate earnings release materials, including scripts, presentations, and Q&A documentation.
- Maintain and enhance the company’s disclosure committee process, ensuring timely identification and review of new or evolving disclosure items.
- Support executive management and the audit committee in interpreting SEC comment letters, disclosure trends, and peer benchmarking.
Technical Accounting & Policy Development
- Provide authoritative guidance on complex accounting transactions, including:
- Revenue recognition (ASC 606) for SaaS and usage-based models
- Capitalized software and development costs
- Equity instruments and stock-based compensation (ASC 718)
- Business combinations (ASC 805)
- Leases (ASC 842)
- AI-related cost structures and data licensing arrangements
- New product and partnership agreements
- Research and document positions on new accounting standards and emerging issues.
- Maintain a robust library of accounting policies, memos, and technical interpretations, ensuring accessibility and audit readiness.
- Serve as a trusted advisor to management and cross-functional teams, providing proactive accounting insights during product launches, partnerships, or strategic transactions.
SEC Compliance, Controls & Audit Support
- Oversee the company’s SOX 404 compliance for financial reporting, working closely with internal controls and external auditors.
- Maintain and continuously enhance disclosure controls and procedures (DC&P) and internal control over financial reporting (ICFR) to support public company requirements.
- Lead quarterly audit review and year-end audit processes, managing requests, audit schedules, and technical position documentation.
- Ensure compliance with SEC, FASB, PCAOB, and NASDAQ rules and evolving guidance.
- Establish and monitor timeline management for all filings, certifications, and related deliverables to ensure timely submissions.
Leadership & Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Build, mentor, and develop a high-performing financial reporting and technical accounting team.
- Foster collaboration between Accounting, FP&A, Legal, Investor Relations, and Treasury.
- Provide executive-level insights into accounting and reporting impacts of strategic decisions.
- Serve as a key liaison with external auditors, legal counsel, and financial advisors.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance; Master’s degree preferred.
- CPA license (active) preferred.
- 15+ years of progressive accounting experience, with a blend of Big 4 public accounting and public company reporting.
- In-depth knowledge of U.S. GAAP, SEC reporting requirements, XBRL tagging, and the S-1/IPO process.
- Strong understanding of software and SaaS industry accounting, including recurring revenue, deferred revenue, and contract modifications.
- Proven ability to lead complex reporting projects under tight deadlines in a high-growth environment.
- Experience with AI-related accounting considerations, including data monetization, R&D capitalization, and AI infrastructure arrangements.
- Familiarity with Workiva, NetSuite, FloQast, or comparable SEC reporting and close management platforms.
- Prior leadership role in a public SaaS company with SEC filings ownership.
- Experience coordinating with Disclosure Committees and managing XBRL vendor relationships.
COMPETENCIES
- Exceptional attention to detail with the ability to translate complex accounting guidance into clear, actionable insights.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to draft and edit financial disclosures.
- Highly organized with demonstrated project management and multitasking skills.
- Strategic thinker with operational discipline and accountability.
- Collaborative leadership style with a commitment to mentoring and developing team talent.
Avalara is an AI-first Company:
AI is embedded in our workflows, decision-making, and products. Success here requires embracing AI as an essential capability. You’ll bring experience using AI and AI-related technologies, ready to thrive here. You’ll apply AI every day to business challenges - improving efficiency, contributing solutions, and driving results for your team, our company, and our customers. You’ll grow with AI by staying curious about new trends and best practices, and by sharing what you learn so others can benefit too.
HOW WE'LL TAKE CARE OF YOU:
Total Rewards
In addition to a great compensation package, paid time off, and paid parental leave, many Avalara employees are eligible for bonuses.
Health & Wellness
Benefits vary by location but generally include private medical, life, and disability insurance.
Inclusive culture and diversity
Avalara strongly supports diversity, equity, and inclusion, and is committed to integrating them into our business practices and our organizational culture. We also have a total of 8 employee-run resource groups, each with senior leadership and exec sponsorship.
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT AVALARA:
We’re defining the relationship between tax and tech.
We’ve already built an industry-leading cloud compliance platform, processing over 54 billion customer API calls and over 6.6 million tax returns a year. Our growth is real - we're a billion dollar business - and we’re not slowing down until we’ve achieved our mission - to be part of every transaction in the world.
We’re bright, innovative, and disruptive, like the orange we love to wear. It captures our quirky spirit and optimistic mindset. It shows off the culture we’ve designed, that empowers our people to win. We’ve been different from day one. Join us, and your career will be too.
We’re An Equal Opportunity Employer
Supporting diversity and inclusion is a cornerstone of our company — we don’t want people to fit into our culture, but to enrich it. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, age, gender, national orientation, disability, sexual orientation, US Veteran status, or any other factor protected by law. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.
INTRODUCTION
We are seeking a Senior Director of Financial Reporting and Technical Accounting to lead external reporting, disclosure, and technical accounting activities in a dynamic, high-growth SaaS and AI company. This role will oversee all aspects of SEC reporting, U.S. GAAP compliance, and technical accounting, serving as a key leader in ensuring the integrity, accuracy, and transparency of the company’s financial disclosures.
This individual will drive excellence in quarterly and annual SEC filings, manage disclosure controls and procedures, partner on the S-1/IPO process, and provide technical accounting leadership for complex and emerging issues typical in the SaaS and AI ecosystem.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Key Responsibilities
External Reporting & Disclosure Management
- Lead the end-to-end process for the preparation, review, and filing of SEC reports, including Forms 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K, S-1, and other required filings.
- Oversee and ensure quality, consistency, and accuracy in financial statement footnotes, MD&A, and non-GAAP disclosures, ensuring alignment with SEC and FASB standards.
- Manage the XBRL tagging process, ensuring completeness, accuracy, and consistency with financial statements and disclosures.
- Partner cross-functionally with Legal, Investor Relations, and FP&A to coordinate earnings release materials, including scripts, presentations, and Q&A documentation.
- Maintain and enhance the company’s disclosure committee process, ensuring timely identification and review of new or evolving disclosure items.
- Support executive management and the audit committee in interpreting SEC comment letters, disclosure trends, and peer benchmarking.
Technical Accounting & Policy Development
- Provide authoritative guidance on complex accounting transactions, including:
- Revenue recognition (ASC 606) for SaaS and usage-based models
- Capitalized software and development costs
- Equity instruments and stock-based compensation (ASC 718)
- Business combinations (ASC 805)
- Leases (ASC 842)
- AI-related cost structures and data licensing arrangements
- New product and partnership agreements
- Research and document positions on new accounting standards and emerging issues.
- Maintain a robust library of accounting policies, memos, and technical interpretations, ensuring accessibility and audit readiness.
- Serve as a trusted advisor to management and cross-functional teams, providing proactive accounting insights during product launches, partnerships, or strategic transactions.
SEC Compliance, Controls & Audit Support
- Oversee the company’s SOX 404 compliance for financial reporting, working closely with internal controls and external auditors.
- Maintain and continuously enhance disclosure controls and procedures (DC&P) and internal control over financial reporting (ICFR) to support public company requirements.
- Lead quarterly audit review and year-end audit processes, managing requests, audit schedules, and technical position documentation.
- Ensure compliance with SEC, FASB, PCAOB, and NASDAQ rules and evolving guidance.
- Establish and monitor timeline management for all filings, certifications, and related deliverables to ensure timely submissions.
Leadership & Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Build, mentor, and develop a high-performing financial reporting and technical accounting team.
- Foster collaboration between Accounting, FP&A, Legal, Investor Relations, and Treasury.
- Provide executive-level insights into accounting and reporting impacts of strategic decisions.
- Serve as a key liaison with external auditors, legal counsel, and financial advisors.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance; Master’s degree preferred.
- CPA license (active) preferred.
- 15+ years of progressive accounting experience, with a blend of Big 4 public accounting and public company reporting.
- In-depth knowledge of U.S. GAAP, SEC reporting requirements, XBRL tagging, and the S-1/IPO process.
- Strong understanding of software and SaaS industry accounting, including recurring revenue, deferred revenue, and contract modifications.
- Proven ability to lead complex reporting projects under tight deadlines in a high-growth environment.
- Experience with AI-related accounting considerations, including data monetization, R&D capitalization, and AI infrastructure arrangements.
- Familiarity with Workiva, NetSuite, FloQast, or comparable SEC reporting and close management platforms.
- Prior leadership role in a public SaaS company with SEC filings ownership.
- Experience coordinating with Disclosure Committees and managing XBRL vendor relationships.
COMPETENCIES
- Exceptional attention to detail with the ability to translate complex accounting guidance into clear, actionable insights.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to draft and edit financial disclosures.
- Highly organized with demonstrated project management and multitasking skills.
- Strategic thinker with operational discipline and accountability.
- Collaborative leadership style with a commitment to mentoring and developing team talent.
Avalara is an AI-first Company:
AI is embedded in our workflows, decision-making, and products. Success here requires embracing AI as an essential capability. You’ll bring experience using AI and AI-related technologies, ready to thrive here. You’ll apply AI every day to business challenges - improving efficiency, contributing solutions, and driving results for your team, our company, and our customers. You’ll grow with AI by staying curious about new trends and best practices, and by sharing what you learn so others can benefit too.
HOW WE'LL TAKE CARE OF YOU:
Total Rewards
In addition to a great compensation package, paid time off, and paid parental leave, many Avalara employees are eligible for bonuses.
Health & Wellness
Benefits vary by location but generally include private medical, life, and disability insurance.
Inclusive culture and diversity
Avalara strongly supports diversity, equity, and inclusion, and is committed to integrating them into our business practices and our organizational culture. We also have a total of 8 employee-run resource groups, each with senior leadership and exec sponsorship.
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT AVALARA:
We’re defining the relationship between tax and tech.
We’ve already built an industry-leading cloud compliance platform, processing over 54 billion customer API calls and over 6.6 million tax returns a year. Our growth is real - we're a billion dollar business - and we’re not slowing down until we’ve achieved our mission - to be part of every transaction in the world.
We’re bright, innovative, and disruptive, like the orange we love to wear. It captures our quirky spirit and optimistic mindset. It shows off the culture we’ve designed, that empowers our people to win. We’ve been different from day one. Join us, and your career will be too.
We’re An Equal Opportunity Employer
Supporting diversity and inclusion is a cornerstone of our company — we don’t want people to fit into our culture, but to enrich it. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, age, gender, national orientation, disability, sexual orientation, US Veteran status, or any other factor protected by law. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.
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Document your technical accounting credentials early
CPA licensure and experience with SEC reporting standards, U.S. GAAP, or IFRS reconciliation directly support your specialty occupation case. Gather transcripts, licensure certificates, and employer letters describing your technical duties before you begin applying.
Target employers with active LCA filing histories
Search Migrate Mate to filter Director of Financial Reporting roles by employers who have filed Labor Condition Applications for this specific title, so you spend your time on companies already familiar with H-1B sponsorship for senior finance roles.
Prioritize publicly traded and SEC-registered companies
Public companies with mandatory external reporting obligations have a documented operational need for this role, which strengthens the specialty occupation argument in your H-1B petition. Smaller private firms without audit or regulatory reporting requirements may face more USCIS scrutiny.
Verify your prevailing wage tier before negotiating offers
Run your job title and location through the OFLC Wage Search before any compensation discussion. Your offer must meet at least the DOL prevailing wage for your area; knowing the Level III or IV threshold prevents late-stage petition complications.
Confirm the employer files H-1B cap-subject petitions annually
Ask HR directly whether the company has experience filing cap-subject H-1B petitions, not just cap-exempt ones. Universities and nonprofits attached to research institutions can file year-round, but most corporate employers must submit during the annual lottery registration window each March.
Request premium processing to protect your start date
USCIS premium processing guarantees a decision within 15 business days. For a Director-level offer with a firm start date tied to a fiscal year close or audit cycle, this protection is operationally significant and worth raising during the offer negotiation.
H-1B Visa Director Of Financial Reporting: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Director of Financial Reporting role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes. USCIS requires that the position normally demands at least a bachelor's degree in a specific field such as accounting, finance, or business administration. Director of Financial Reporting roles routinely meet this standard because they require technical knowledge of U.S. GAAP, SEC disclosure rules, or IFRS, which cannot be performed without formal specialized education.
Which employers sponsor H-1B visas for Director of Financial Reporting positions?
Publicly traded companies, large private firms with audited financial statements, financial services firms, and multinational corporations with U.S. subsidiaries are the most consistent sponsors for this title. You can browse verified H-1B sponsoring employers for Director of Financial Reporting roles directly on Migrate Mate, filtered by location and industry.
How does the DOL prevailing wage requirement work for this role?
Before filing your H-1B petition, your employer must submit a Labor Condition Application certifying they'll pay at least the DOL prevailing wage for a Director of Financial Reporting in your geographic area. The wage level depends on your responsibilities and the local labor market. You can look up applicable wage levels using the OFLC Wage Search tool before accepting any offer.
Can a CPA license or SEC reporting experience strengthen my H-1B petition?
Yes, both meaningfully support your case. USCIS looks at whether the role requires theoretical and practical application of specialized knowledge. A CPA credential, demonstrated SEC filings experience, or work with complex technical accounting standards such as ASC 842 or ASC 606 reinforces that the position cannot be filled by a generalist without a specific degree and credentials.
What happens to my H-1B status if I change employers mid-fiscal year close?
You can change employers under H-1B portability provisions once USCIS has received your new employer's transfer petition. You're authorized to start working for the new employer immediately upon filing if you've been in valid H-1B status for at least a year. Timing a transition around a year-end close or external audit cycle requires coordination with both employers to avoid gaps in authorization.