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About the Role

Brex is seeking a Financial Reporting Director to architect the company's financial reporting and technical accounting framework. This role ensures compliance with GAAP, navigates fintech complexities, and builds a world-class reporting function aligned with public company rigor and Capital One's global accounting policies. The director will advise on accounting implications of new products and transactions, manage multiple priorities, and foster creative problem-solving in a detail-oriented environment.

Responsibilities

Oversee the end-to-end global financial reporting function, ensuring the integrity of consolidated and entity-only US GAAP financial statements for internal and external stakeholders.
Lead the strategy for regulated entity reporting, ensuring 100% compliance with evolving regulations.
Act as the subject matter expert, evaluate complex, non-routine transactions and provide technical accounting guidance and disclosure recommendations.
Iterate and develop GAAP accounting policies and support high-impact business initiatives such as post-merger integration and product launches.
Establish and maintain a robust library of corporate accounting policies; lead the implementation of new FASB/ SEC standards.
Lead the design and maturation of an internal control environment in preparation for integration with Capital One’s financial reporting standards and SOX requirements.
Partner with Product, Engineering, Legal and other teams to provide proactive accounting for new product launches and business model changes.
Ensure timely close through the preparation and review of journal entries, reconciliations and variance analytics, as well as coordination with FP&A.
Identify and deliver process improvements via automation, AI initiatives and cross functional collaboration.

Requirements

BA/BS degree, preferably in Business, Finance, or Accounting.
CPA license.
10+ years of experience, including significant time at a Big 4 accounting firm and/or leadership role in high-growth companies.
Strong technical accounting and financial reporting knowledge in US GAAP.
Deep understanding of financial services, credit card processing or payment-related accounting.
Ability to translate complex accounting jargon into actionable insights for non-finance counterparts.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and address difficult situations in a professional manner.
Innovative and able to provide “outside of the box” solutions.
Passion for having an owner’s mentality towards responsibilities and for career growth.
Experience implementing and improving business processes and systems.
Knowledge and experience using DFIN, Workiva or similar financial reporting platforms.
Experience operating within a public company environment.
Advanced proficiency in data analytics and a product mindset toward accounting systems.
Direct experience applying AI to streamline the financial reporting or research process.

Skills

US GAAP
Financial reporting
Technical accounting
Financial services accounting
Credit card processing accounting
Payment-related accounting
Process improvement
Automation
AI
Data analytics

Location

San Francisco

Work Type

Hybrid
Fully remote (up to four weeks per year)

Experience Level

10+ years of experience

Education Level

BA/BS degree in Business, Finance, or Accounting
CPA license

Salary/Compensations

$252,216 - $315,270

About the Company

Brex is an intelligent finance platform enabling companies to spend smarter and move faster in over 200 markets. It combines global corporate cards and banking with spend management, bill pay, and travel software. Brex's AI-native automation and service eliminate manual tasks, allowing customers to focus on growth. Tens of thousands of companies, including DoorDash, Coinbase, Robinhood, Zoom, Plaid, Reddit, and SeatGeek, use Brex. Working at Brex offers opportunities to push limits, challenge the status quo, and collaborate with industry leaders. Brex is committed to building a diverse and inclusive team, empowering employees with the tools and support for career growth.
The Accounting team at Brex ensures accurate and timely financial results, automates and improves processes, and acts as power users of Brex's products. They bring precision and curiosity, combining ownership with a product mindset to shape the future of finance.