Sr. Director, Assistant Controller
LaunchDarklyFeature Management company
Oakland, United States$182,600 - $295,350Director
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About the role
TL;DR
Lead and scale the global accounting organization, driving efficiency and control.
- •LaunchDarkly is seeking a Senior Director, Assistant Controller to lead and scale the global accounting organization during the company’s next phase of growth.
- •This leader will be a key member of the controllership organization and will partner closely with Revenue Accounting, Procurement, Finance, Legal, Human Resource, IT and executive leadership to build a best-in-class accounting function that is accurate, efficient, well-controlled, and business-enabling.
- •The Senior Director, Assistant Controller will be responsible for core controllership activities, including the monthly close, financial reporting support, technical accounting execution, and control environment oversight, while also driving systems, process, and AI automation initiatives that improve scale and decision support.
- •Key Responsibilities Partner with the Controller to lead the global accounting function and help shape the controllership roadmap.
- •Oversee critical areas of the monthly, quarterly, and annual close process to ensure timely, accurate, and complete financial results.
- •Be the technical accounting and US GAAP/IFRS subject matter expert, including review of complex transactions.
- •Strengthen the company’s internal control environment, including SOX readiness and execution.
- •Identify and implement opportunities for workflow improvement, and systems optimization / AI automation.
- •Requirements 12+ years of progressive accounting experience, including a mix of Big 4 public accounting and industry leadership experience in multi-entity, public-company SOX environment.
- •Hands-on systems orientation, with experience improving ERP workflows, reporting, and automation across accounting processes.
- •Strong knowledge of US GAAP, foreign currency accounting, internal controls, close processes, and financial reporting requirements.
- •Demonstrated success leading teams through scale, process improvement, and organizational change.
- •Experience building and improving accounting operations in a fast-paced SaaS or technology company.
Required skills
Financial Reporting
Domain expertise
developer-tools
Benefits & perks
Equity, Health insurance, Vision insurance, Dental insurance, Mental health benefits, Bonus