Director of Accounting

Rippling gives businesses one place to run HR, IT, and Finance. It brings together all of the workforce systems that are normally scattered across a company, like payroll, expenses, benefits, and computers. For the first time ever, you can manage and automate every part of the employee lifecycle in a single system. Take onboarding, for example. With Rippling, you can hire a new employee anywhere in the world and set up their payroll, corporate card, computer, benefits, and even third-party apps like Slack and Microsoft 365—all within 90 seconds. Based in San Francisco, CA, Rippling has raised $1.4B+ from the world’s top investors—including Kleiner Perkins, Founders Fund, Sequoia, Greenoaks, and Bedrock—and was named one of America's best startup employers by Forbes. We prioritize candidate safety. Please be aware that all official communication will only be sent from @ Rippling.com addresses. About the team Accounting at Rippling is responsible for supporting and communicating the financial story of Rippling. We assess, track and record every penny that Rippling transacts. Our diverse team consists of professionals spread across the United States, Europe and India, with more international locations coming soon. Over the last couple years, our team has grown exponentially to support a complex, multi-product company that operates globally. About the role Rippling is scaling at hyper speed, and we’re hiring a Director of Accounting to own the financial close and reporting processes to drive efficiency and help tell our story. You will set ambitious targets, unlock new improvement opportunities, build a best in class financial close and reporting process, and partner closely with the Chief Accounting Officer, Controller and cross-functional partners to execute on Rippling’s most important priorities. This is a highly strategic role: Rippling is a complex, fast-moving, multi-product company, and we need someone who can be a critical thought partner to the Chief Accounting Officer, Controller, and product teams in providing insights for future product features, driving execution, and navigating ambiguous business problems. Your work will directly influence how we scale an exceptional business and will have significant executive and cross-functional visibility. You’ll join a high-performing team of accounting professionals from high-growth tech, Big 4 public accounting and the FASB. We value people who are self-motivated, have excellent business judgment, and are energized by operating in a fast-paced environment. What you will do Lead the U.S.-based Accounting functions with the ability to define and implement an effective controllership framework; Own the monthly, quarterly, and year end close processes maximizing the efficient use of resources to ensure timely and accurate results; Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing accounting team, building and maintaining a culture of high performance and accountability; Lead the year end audit and serve as the POC for the external audit team; Strengthen global accounting policies, procedures, internal controls, and governance structures ensuring adherence to financial procedures, carrying out regular reviews to ensure they remain effective; Partner with the Controller on technical accounting areas such as revenue recognition, internally developed capitalized software, and stock-based compensation; Contribute towards the financial strategy, opportunities and growth of Rippling; Own and manage financial processes and ensure all systems and controls are fit for purpose as the company evolves and grows in line with Rippling strategic objectives; Provide support and recommendations to Rippling product and engineering teams, together with other senior stakeholders; Keep Rippling Controller, CAO and CFO informed of all key financial reporting, activities and financial risks to the business; Support global treasury operations as Rippling expands its products and presence internationally; Support global tax operations as Rippling expands its international footprint. What you will need Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field required; 10+ years of progressive accounting experience, including established credibility as a trusted advisor to business partners and senior leadership on complex technical matters. Prior Big 4 experience is highly preferred; Prior experience in fintech, financial services, or a regulated industry is preferred, particularly within a high-growth environment; Startup mindset - comfortable and have experience functioning in a fast-paced, high growth environment with ambiguity and changing priorities. Must be able to pivot quickly/easily; Internal Controls - strong knowledge and experience in designing, implementing and operating internal controls with prior SOX experience strongly preferred; Strong technical accounting expertise with solid understanding of U.S. GAAP; Proven ability to drive process improvements and optimize accounting operations; Highly organized, detail-oriented self-starter with the ability to work independently and also collaborate with cross-functional teams; comfortable rolling up sleeves and directly executing work as a preparer as needed; Strong problem-solving skills, including ability to proactively identify and prevent potential problems, and collaborate with others to resolve effectively; Ability to work well under pressure and appropriately prioritize responsibilities. Demonstrate strong leadership/mentorship across the Accounting team; Proven track record of effective communication at all levels of the organization, with a high level of self-awareness and humility, and excellent collaboration skills. Additional Information Rippling is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, or any other legally protected characteristics, Rippling is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities who need assistance during the hiring process. To request a reasonable accommodation, please email View email address on click.appcast.io Rippling highly values having employees working in-office to foster a collaborative work environment and company culture. For office-based employees (employees who live within a defined radius of a Rippling office), Rippling considers working in the office, at least three days a week under current policy, to be an essential function of the employee's role. This role will receive a competitive salary + benefits + equity. The salary for US-based employees will be aligned with one of the ranges below based on location; see which tier applies to your location here. A variety of factors are considered when determining someone’s compensation–including a candidate’s professional background, experience, and location. Final offer amounts may vary from the amounts listed below. #J-18808-Ljbffr