Hybrid Associate Director, Technical Accounting

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About the role

  • Associate Director of Technical Accounting at Airwallex ensuring robust and compliant financial narratives. Leading global technical accounting functions in a rapidly scaling environment.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee the technical integrity of the monthly reporting process by providing expert US GAAP oversight on regional submissions
  • Partner with Product and Business teams to assess accounting implications of new product launches
  • Own the resolution of technical accounting issues and judgmental estimates
  • Lead the expansion and evolution of the global US GAAP reporting framework
  • Architect and oversee the Internal Control over Financial Reporting (ICFR) for technical accounting areas
  • Lead the preparation and defense of high-quality technical memos ensuring compliance with PCAOB auditing standards
  • Spearhead department-wide initiatives focusing on the automation of technical accounting workflows
  • Provide continuous technical guidance and training to regional finance teams

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
  • 7+ years of professional experience in technical finance roles
  • Deep expertise in US GAAP standards with a proven ability to apply them to complex business transactions
  • Strong working knowledge of PCAOB Auditing Standards and SOX requirements
  • Demonstrated ability to work independently, navigate ambiguity, and thrive in a hyper-growth environment
  • Active CPA license or equivalent professional qualification (preferred)
  • Prior experience at a Big Four accounting firm (preferred)
  • Direct experience with the pre-IPO process and scaling finance functions for public market readiness (preferred)
  • Strong 'thought leadership' skills with a history of driving innovative solutions and influencing organizational change (preferred)

Benefits

  • Medical insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • 401(k) plan
  • Short-term and long-term disability
  • Basic life insurance
  • Well-being benefits
  • 20 paid days of vacation
  • 12 paid days of company holidays

Job title

Associate Director, Technical Accounting

Job type

Experience level

Senior

Salary

$140,000 - $230,000 per year

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

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