[Remote] Director, Technical Accounting & Financial Reporting

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Deepgram is the leading platform in the Voice AI economy, providing advanced APIs for speech-to-text and text-to-speech services. They are seeking a Director of Technical Accounting & Financial Reporting to prepare for external audits and IPO readiness, managing technical accounting and financial reporting processes while leveraging AI tools to enhance workflows.ResponsibilitiesOwn technical accounting across the topics that will define our audit and S-1, including revenue recognition (ASC 606), stock-based compensation and equity transactions (ASC 718), capitalized software (internal-use and software to be sold), leases (ASC 842), business combinations (ASC 805), and complex financing instrumentsOwn GAAP financial statement preparation and footnote disclosures from the ground up, including MD&A and the disclosures required for registrationQuarterback the external audit — build the policy library, stand up the PBC process, and serve as the primary technical point of contact for auditors. Defend positions independentlyScope and manage external technical accounting advisors — direct their work, decide when to bring them in versus execute in-house, and hold them to our standardsOwn the relationship with valuation specialists on 409As, purchase price allocations, and intangible asset valuationsPartner with tax advisors on international transfer pricing and intercompany accountingLay the foundation for SEC reporting (S-1, 10-K, 10-Q) and SOX readiness — design the workflows, controls, and calendars that will support public-company operationsDevelop and document accounting policies that are clear, defensible, and scalableLeverage AI aggressively — for research, memo drafting, tie-outs, disclosure benchmarking, and workflow automation — and build your own tooling where it helpsBuild the team as we scaleSkillsActive CPA, with a strong Big 4 or national firm foundation8+ years of progressive experience in technical accounting and/or financial reporting, with deep fluency in US GAAPHands-on technical range across revenue (606), equity comp (718), leases (842), and business combinations (805) — you can take on a gnarly issue and come back with a defensible memo you drafted yourselfExperience preparing GAAP financial statements and footnotes from scratch, not just reviewing themExperience managing external auditors and external accounting consultants — you know how to scope, direct, and push backA builder's instinct — comfort with ambiguity, no waiting for playbooks, strong bias to shipA demonstrated AI-native working style — you use LLMs daily for drafting, research, and analysis, and can talk concretely about what these tools do well and where they fall short for accountantsStrong written and verbal communication — you can translate technical accounting for non-accountants without losing precisionComfort vibe-coding small scripts or automations (Python, SQL, etc.) to accelerate your own workHigh integrity, high ownership, low egoPrior experience preparing a company for its first external auditPrior experience taking a company public (S-1, IPO readiness, first 10-K)Capitalized software accounting experience in a SaaS or AI businessExperience coordinating with valuation specialists on 409As, PPAs, or intangible asset valuationsExposure to international transfer pricing or intercompany accountingWorking knowledge of Workiva, NetSuite, FloQast, or similar tools — and strong opinions about themBenefitsMedical, dental, vision benefitsAnnual wellness stipendMental health supportLife, STD, LTD Income Insurance PlansUnlimited PTOParental leaveFlexible schedule12 Paid US company holidaysQuarterly personal productivity stipendOne-time stipend for home office upgrades401(k) plan with company matchTax Savings ProgramsLearning / Education stipendParticipation in talks and conferencesEmployee Resource GroupsAI enablement workshops / sessionsFor candidates outside of the US, we use an Employer of Record model in many countries, which means benefits are administered locally and governed by country-specific regulations. Because of this, benefits will differ by region — in some cases international employees receive benefits US employees do not, and vice versa. As we scale, we will continue to evaluate where we can create more alignment, but a 1:1 global benefits structure is not always legally or operationally possible.Company OverviewDeepgram provides a voice artificial intelligence platform for speech-to-text, text-to-speech, and voice applications. It was founded in 2015, and is headquartered in San Francisco, California, USA, with a workforce of 51-200 employees. Its website is https://deepgram.com.