Director of Accounting

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Key Responsibilities

Accounting Operations: Oversee and guide daily accounting operations, including general ledger accounting, accounts payable and receivable, and month-end and year-end close processes.

Requirements Summary

Cultivate a collaborative and high-performing team environment. Effectively delegate tasks and monitor team performance. Mentor and develop the team,

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Rescale is pioneering the future of engineering and scientific discovery. As the leader in digital engineering, we’re transforming how products are developed—through intelligent automation, applied AI, data management, and the integration of the world’s largest network of engineering and R&D applications. Joining Rescale means becoming part of a diverse, collaborative, and mission-driven team that’s unlocking faster innovation across industries like aerospace, energy, life sciences, and manufacturing. We’re solving complex challenges that traditional HPC can’t—and we’re seeking passionate, curious minds to help build the next wave of breakthroughs

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Director of Accounting to join our team.

The Director of Accounting is a critical leadership position within the finance department, driving the accuracy and efficiency of our accounting operations. In this role, you will be responsible for leading our accounting operations, ensuring the accuracy and integrity of our financial records, and providing strategic financial insights to drive our business forward. The ideal candidate possesses a strong technical accounting foundation, exceptional communication and leadership skills, and the ability to excel in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

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Accounting Operations:
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  Oversee and guide daily accounting operations, including general ledger accounting, accounts payable and receivable, and month-end and year-end close processes.
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  Ensure compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and all relevant regulations.
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  Develop and maintain accounting policies and procedures to ensure effective and efficient internal controls.
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Financial Reporting:
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  Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements for internal and external stakeholders.
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  Analyze financial data and provide insights to management on key performance indicators and trends.
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Revenue Recognition:
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  Oversee the revenue recognition process, ensuring compliance with ASC 606 and other relevant guidance.
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  Review customer contracts and assess proper revenue recognition treatment.
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  Work closely with sales and legal teams to address revenue recognition matters.
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Audit and Tax Support:
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  Oversee and manage the annual financial audit and income tax preparation processes.
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  Oversee audit schedules and support internal audits.
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  Ensure compliance with SOX requirements.
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Team Leadership:
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  Cultivate a collaborative and high-performing team environment.
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  Effectively delegate tasks and monitor team performance.
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  Mentor and develop the team, preparing them for future growth within the organization.
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Process Improvement:
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  Identify opportunities to streamline and automate accounting processes.
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  Implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
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  Stay abreast of best practices in accounting and technology.
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  Proactively seek out opportunities to improve and scale financial systems and processes in anticipation of future growth and the transition to the Controller role.

Requirements

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Welcome ALL and ALL are welcome.
Show up with our whole selves or whichever parts of ourselves we’re comfortable sharing, and be ready to see the same in others.
Be ready to learn, unlearn, and learn again.
Respect others and their opinions. We practice empathy in the way we interact with each other and celebrate uniqueness as a team.
Seek to understand - ask more questions than one makes statements.
Provide safety from judgment and preserve a collaborative environment.
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