SEC Accounting Leader New Austin, TX

At Future Secure AI, we're building something genuinely new — and we're looking for people bold enough to build it with us. We work at the frontier of AI, tackling big, real-world problems for global enterprises across multiple industries, armed with state-of-the-art technology and a culture that prizes courage, rigor, and relentless curiosity. Our BRAVER values aren't just words on a wall—they describe the kind of people we are and the standard we hold ourselves to every day. Our leadership team is entrepreneurial, experienced, and accessible, with an open-door policy that means you'll never be just a number here. We invest seriously in your growth because we know our success depends on yours. If you're ready to work alongside some of the brightest minds in the industry, push into uncharted territory, and do work that genuinely matters, Future Secure AI is the place for you. About the Role Future Secure AI is seeking a seasoned and technically rigorous SEC Accounting Leader to join our headquarters in Austin, Texas. As the senior‑most accounting leader in the company, you will own the full spectrum of public‑company‑grade financial reporting, technical accounting, and external audit management for a fast‑moving, complex AI business. You will build and lead a high‑performing accounting team, serve as the primary interface with external auditors, and partner closely with the CFO and legal counsel on all transactions, disclosures, and regulatory matters. This role is explicitly structured as a path to Chief Accounting Officer as the company scales toward and beyond a liquidity event. Responsibilities Own the preparation and filing of all SEC reports, including 10‑K, 10‑Q, 8‑K, and proxy statements, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and alignment with GAAP and SEC disclosure requirements Serve as principal liaison to external auditors (PCAOB‑registered firm), managing audit and review cycles with efficiency and transparency, and lead SOX 404 compliance including design and maintenance of internal controls and deficiency remediation Partner with Investor Relations and Legal on earnings releases, analyst communications, and registration statement preparation, including S‑1 readiness where applicable Author and maintain technical accounting memos on complex topics including ASC 606, ASC 340‑40, ASC 718, ASC 842, ASC 805, and emerging areas specific to AI‑based business models; serve as the company’s internal subject‑matter authority on US GAAP and IFRS Oversee the monthly and quarterly close process, driving efficiency, accuracy, and continual reduction in close cycle time, including global consolidation across US and international entities Partner with FP&A on management reporting, ensuring alignment between GAAP results and non‑GAAP metrics used in board and investor materials Build, mentor, and retain a world‑class accounting team; define career ladders, set performance standards, and cultivate a culture of ownership and excellence Drive ERP optimization and automation initiatives to scale accounting operations, and collaborate cross‑functionally with Legal, Tax, Engineering, and Revenue Operations Support due diligence and purchase price accounting for acquisitions, and advise on the accounting structuring of equity financings, secondary transactions, and SPAC or direct listing considerations Minimum Qualifications 15+ years of progressive accounting experience combining Big Four public accounting and industry leadership Demonstrated leadership preparing a company for public market readiness, including prior involvement in S‑1 preparation, IPO, or SPAC transaction Advanced technical accounting proficiency across ASC 606, ASC 718, ASC 842, ASC 805, ASC 815/480, and ASC 810 Prior experience as a controller, director of SEC reporting, or equivalent senior accounting leadership role at a technology or SaaS company Strong track record managing Big Four auditor relationships and navigating complex audit cycles independently Preferred Qualifications Additional credentials such as CA, FCCA, or CMA Experience supporting AI, SaaS, or cloud‑based businesses with complex multi‑element revenue arrangements Familiarity with IFRS and international statutory reporting for global subsidiaries ERP implementation experience (NetSuite, Workday, or similar) Exposure to M&A integration, purchase price allocation, and post‑acquisition accounting Why Join Us? A high‑performance culture State‑of‑the‑art technology Experience world‑class leadership Scale of impact and purpose A competitive salary and a huge growth trajectory Work with the best in the industry Flexible work environment Diversity and creativity As set forth in Future Secure AI’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy, we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law. #J-18808-Ljbffr Future Secure AI Inc.