Director of Accounting

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

Location : Austin, TX (Hybrid)

Company Description

About Salient Salient Systems develops and markets open-platform video management and surveillance software used by enterprises, critical infrastructure operators, and security professionals across North America and internationally. The company offers both on-premise and hybrid-cloud solutions, enabling customers to deploy systems that match their operational, security, and compliance needs. Salient’s platform philosophy emphasizes ease of use and flexibility, best-of-breed integrations, and long-term customer value.

About the Job This is not a traditional Director of Accounting role.

We are rebuilding our accounting function to be lean, highly efficient, and technology-driven . The Director of Accounting will lead this transformation—owning core accounting operations while implementing automation and AI to reduce manual work, improve accuracy, and increase financial visibility.

You will operate as a hands-on leader and systems builder , responsible for designing processes that scale with a small, high-performing team.

This role reports to executive leadership and partners closely across Finance, Operations, and GTM teams.

• Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes with a focus on speed, accuracy, and scalability
• Own general ledger, reconciliations, and financial statement preparation
• Ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP, including SaaS revenue recognition (ASC 606)
• Establish tight controls and audit-ready processes

• Identify and eliminate manual accounting workflows through automation and AI
• Implement tools and processes that improve close timelines, reconciliations, and reporting
• Evaluate and deploy solutions that integrate with NetSuite and adjacent systems
• Drive a long-term roadmap for a tech-enabled accounting function

• Own and optimize NetSuite (including configuration, workflows, and reporting)
• Design scalable processes across billing, revenue recognition, and financial reporting
• Build and maintain integrations with systems such as Salesforce and payroll platforms
• Create clear documentation for all key processes and controls

• Deliver accurate, timely financial statements and reporting packages
• Improve clarity and usability of financial reporting for leadership
• Support investor and board-level reporting as needed

• Lead external audits and serve as primary point of contact for auditors
• Strengthen internal controls and ensure compliance across all accounting functions
• Oversee regulatory, tax, and reporting requirements

• Lead a lean accounting team (Director + 1) with a player-coach mindset
• Set clear expectations, drive accountability, and develop team capabilities
• Foster a culture of ownership, precision, and continuous improvement

• Reduced close timeline and improved accuracy of financial reporting
• Automated key manual processes across reconciliations, reporting, and workflows
• Established clean, scalable accounting processes and documentation
• Strengthened compliance and eliminated key risk areas
• Built a high-functioning, efficient accounting team

• 7+ years of progressive accounting experience, including leadership roles
• Proven experience in a SaaS or subscription-based (B2B) environment
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and revenue recognition (ASC 606)
• Deep experience with NetSuite (beyond basic usage—configuration and optimization)
• Demonstrated experience improving accounting processes and close cycles
• Hands-on experience implementing automation or AI within accounting or finance workflows
• Proven ability to reduce manual work and improve efficiency through technology
• Experience evaluating, selecting, and implementing tools or systems enhancements
• Ability to clearly articulate impact (e.g., time savings, accuracy improvements, scalability)

Candidates without direct, applied AI/automation experience will not be considered.

• CPA certification
• Experience in mid-sized, high-growth companies (50–300 employees)
• Experience integrating NetSuite with Salesforce or similar systems
• Background in audit and investor reporting

• Systems thinker who can build and scale processes—not just maintain them
• Hands-on operator who leads from the front
• Strong problem solver who identifies inefficiencies and fixes them
• Comfortable working in a fast-moving, evolving environment
• Clear communicator who can translate financial data into business insights

Additional Requirements

· Candidates will be subject to a background check in accordance with federal and state regulations.

Equal Employment Opportunity
Salient Systems is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and transfer. Salient Systems makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.