[Remote] Senior Director, Accounting & Controlling

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Camunda is the enterprise platform for agentic orchestration, enabling organizations to coordinate AI agents, people, and systems across complex, end-to-end business processes. They are seeking a Senior Director, Accounting & Controlling to lead and evolve their global Accounting function as they scale toward €500M ARR, focusing on building, automating, and improving the accounting processes while partnering with various teams across the organization.ResponsibilitiesOwn the end-to-end accounting engine, including close, reporting, controls, and policyEnsure accurate, timely IFRS reporting and strong audit outcomesBuild a scalable operating model across people, process, systems, and global footprint; own global payroll and treasury operations and controlsServe as the in-house expert on complex accounting topics: revenue recognition, commissions, equity, payroll, intercompany, FX, treasury, and policy interpretationPartner with Sales and RevOps to shape accounting treatment during deal design, commission structuring, pricing decisions, and global entity strategyTranslate accounting requirements into workable business solutions that balance growth, margin, and appropriate riskHire, develop, and retain strong managers and individual contributors across a distributed organizationCreate clear ownership, accountability, and succession depth across the teamBring empathy and intentionality to how you lead—building a team culture where people grow and do their best workChampion and drive automation across accounting workflows in close partnership with Camunda’s Enterprise Agentic Automation TeamLeverage AI-enabled tools to reduce manual effort, improve insight quality, and scale accounting capacity without scaling headcount proportionallyMature the control environment progressively toward SOX readiness, with an eye toward future capital eventsLead auditors, tax advisors, payroll providers, and key external partnersSupport major milestones including fundraising, M&A, or IPO readiness workstreamsSkills6+ years of people leadership experience in an Accounting or Controller functionCPA, ACA, ACCA, or equivalent professional accounting qualification strongly preferredEnterprise SaaS or software industry experiencePrior experience in remote-first or highly distributed organizationsBig 4 background, IPO experience, or M&A exposure are valued but not requiredMeaningful experience leading an Accounting or Controller function in a complex, multi-entity, distributed environment—ideally at a high-growth, recurring-revenue software company of comparable scale and complexity to CamundaProven ability to lead through others while staying close enough to the work to exercise sound technical judgmentA track record of building teams with real depth, not just coverage—people who grow under your leadershipStrong technical accounting judgment with heavy experience in revenue transactions, commissions, equity, payroll, and intercompany structuresMeaningful exposure to fundraising rounds, M&A activity, and managing through external auditsIFRS experience is a plus but not a hard requirement—what matters most is strong accounting fundamentals and the ability to learn quicklyFamiliarity with global payroll and multi-jurisdiction operationsGenuinely excited about automation and AI as tools for transforming how accounting teams operate—not just familiar with them in theoryExperience using modern tools to modernize workflows, reduce manual effort, and surface better insightsAn 'I can figure it out' and 'bias for action' orientation—someone who leans into ambiguity rather than waiting for perfect conditionsPractical judgment that allows you to be a real partner to Sales and the business—calibrating risk appropriately without defaulting to noComfortable with transformation: ideally, you've been part of a meaningful operational change and know what it takes to bring people alongAvailable to start your workday at 7am ET to support effective collaboration across distributed global teams; comfortable with asynch-first, Slack-first communicationNetSuite experience is preferred; strong systems instincts matter more than any specific platformBenefitsEquity (where applicable) through our Virtual Stock Option Plan (VSOP)Remote & Flexible: Work from anywhere with the setup that suits you, home office budget, co-working space support, and flexible time off to recharge when you need it.In Person Connection: We invest in meaningful face time through our Annual Kickoff (Vienna in 2025, Madrid in 2026!), team offsites, and Camundi Connection Budgets, including contributing to meetups while travelling,, and local gatherings with fellow Camundi.Health & Wellbeing: Access locally tailored healthcare, Modern Health for global mental wellbeing, and our Live Well Lifestyle Spending Account (LSA), a flexible, global benefit that puts you in control of your whole life, not just work, from: staying active, to caring for family, exploring personal passions, meaningful experiences, and investing in your financial wellbeing. The Live Well program launches in 2026 and scales to €1,000 annually from 2027.Financial Security: Retirement and pension plans (often with company contributions), plus life and disability insurance where relevant.Professional Growth: Up to $/€/£1,000 per year for self-driven learning: courses, certifications, books, you decide!Company OverviewCamunda is the leader in enterprise agentic automation, orchestrating complex business processes. It was founded in 2008, and is headquartered in Berlin, Berlin, DEU, with a workforce of 501-1000 employees. Its website is http://www.camunda.com.