Director of Accounting & Financial Reporting at Stateaffairs · LumiJobs

Qualification

Deep technical knowledge of UKnowledge of internal controlsDemonstrated use of AI tools (eExperience at a multi-entityBy submitting your application

Required

Active Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license.
8+ years of progressive accounting experience, including at least 3 years in audit at a Big 4 or national public accounting firm.
Prior professional work experience doing hands-on financial reporting, including preparing GAAP financial statements and running the monthly close yourself.
Deep technical knowledge of U.S. GAAP, including ASC 606 revenue recognition for subscription or recurring-revenue businesses, business combinations (ASC 805), consolidation (ASC 810), and the ability to write technical accounting memos that hold up in audit.
Knowledge of internal controls, audit readiness and multi-state tax compliance.
Demonstrated use of AI tools (e.g., Claude, ChatGPT) to automate finance work such as reconciliations, flux commentary, memo drafting or audit prep, with examples you can walk us through. You treat AI as core infrastructure for the close, not a side project.
Skills with cloud accounting and ERP systems (NetSuite strongly preferred) and related billing and expense tools.
Ability to explain financial results clearly to people outside finance, including executives and board members.
Ability to manage competing deadlines with a high level of accuracy and discretion with confidential information.
A track record of leading and developing accounting teams, including distributed or offshore staff, and building processes across departments in a fast-moving environment.
Prior professional work experience at a venture-backed startup, media company or SaaS business.
Experience at a multi-entity, acquisitive company, including integrating acquired entities’ books and systems.

Preferred

This is an onsite work opportunity and our teams operate from the Washington, DC office (located at L and 15th St. NW) 5 (five) days per week. State Affairs offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits package, and a meaningful equity position to employees.
The annual salary range for this role as it is posted is $165,000 to $210,000 for candidates working from the State Affairs office in Washington, DC. The final job level and annual salary will be determined based on the education, qualification, knowledge, skills, ability, and experience of the final candidate(s), and calibrated against relevant market data and internal team equity. Benefits listed in this posting may vary depending on the nature of your employment with State Affairs.
Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future company sponsorship.
State Affairs is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit and business needs. State Affairs does not discriminate against applicants on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability, or any other protected characteristic in accordance with federal, state, and local law.
State Affairs is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities as they go through our job application and interview process. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at jobs@stateaffairs.com
By submitting your application, you affirm the content contained therein is true and accurate in all respects. Please note that prior to employment, State Affairs will obtain background checks for employment purposes that may include, where permitted by law, the following: identify verification, prior employment verification, personal and professional references, educational verification, and criminal history. For certain roles, further background checks covering additional information and activities may be initiated.

Director of Accounting & Financial Reporting

Responsibilities

Qualification

Required

Preferred

Benefits

Company

Stateaffairs

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