Director, Technical Accounting

What you can expect :

• Develop and execute the annual Technical Accounting strategy aligned with overall company objectives
• Shape the team(s) structure by recommending and implementing improvements supporting the strategy
• Stay up-to-date with industry trends and best practices in technical accounting
• Perform technical research and document accounting conclusions for complex transactions
• Proactively identify, research, consult, and draft technical memos on significant and complex proposed and / or completed transactions and issues
• Build cross-functional relationships with other Directors and VPs, key external partners, and others to achieve shared objectives
• Drive the development, implementation, and updating of new and existing accounting policies and procedures (e.g updates for FASB pronouncements, write related accounting positions, etc.)
• Serve as the subject matter expert in areas of revenue accounting, business combinations, stock based compensation, internal-use software, and others, helping members across the finance organization and across the business to understand financial implications of complex transactions
• Work with External Reporting as additional preparer or reviewer of content prepared for use by investors
• Identify and mitigate potential audit risks, working closely with the audit committee and management to address any issues
• Review accounting workpapers prepared by Revenue Accounting or Corporate Accounting team members, with focus on technically complex areas
• Take on ad hoc special projects, as assigned by the CAO
• Respond to ad hoc technical questions related to complex transactions and asked by CFO, COO, or other members of the executive team or the Board

What we're looking for :

• 10+ years of experience in an accounting role with 2-5 years of people management experience. Preference for experience in a SaaS / technology environment
• CPA or CA designation
• Excellent communication skills, with the demonstrated ability to articulate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences
• Strong leadership skills with a track record of teaching and motivating others
• Excellent project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP
• Bonus : Experience working at a Big 4 accounting firm

USA-based roles only : The Annual base salary for this role is between $175,000 USD and $237,000 USD, plus immediate participation in 1Password's benefits program (health, dental, 401k and many others), utilization of our generous paid time off, an equity grant and, where applicable, participation in our incentive programs.

Canada-based roles only : The Annual base salary for this role is between $158,000 CAD and $214,000 CAD, plus immediate participation in 1Password’s generous benefits program (health, dental, RRSP and many others), utilization of our generous paid time off, an equity grant and, where applicable, participation in our incentive programs.

At 1Password, we approach each individual's compensation with a promise of fair market value and internal equity commensurate with experience and specific skill set.

What we offer : We believe in working hard, and resting hard. We’re always looking for new ways to support our team members, but here’s a glance at what we currently offer : Health and wellbeing >

Maternity and parental leave top-up programs>

Wellness spending account>

Generous PTO policy >

Company-wide wellness days off scheduled throughout the year >

Wellness Coach membership>

Comprehensive health coverage Growth and future >

Employee stock option program for all full-time employees >

Retirement matching program>

Training budget, 1Password University access, and learning sessions >

Free 1Password account (and friends and family discount!) Flexibility and community >

Paid volunteer days >

Employee-led DEIB programs and ERGs and ECGs>

Fully remote environment>

Peer-to-peer recognition through Bonusly