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About the Role
The Associate Director, Technical Finance will be the primary authority and architect for complex accounting treatments within the Financial Controllership team. This strategic role requires a US GAAP expert to navigate technical complexities in a high-velocity, global environment, ensuring financial narratives are robust, compliant, and forward-looking. The position involves leading the Global Technical Accounting function and translating complex business initiatives into sound accounting positions.
Responsibilities
- Oversee the technical integrity of the monthly reporting process by providing expert US GAAP oversight on regional submissions.
- Ensure high-risk accounting areas are treated with technical precision.
- Partner with Product and Business teams to assess accounting implications of new product launches.
- Own the resolution of technical accounting issues and judgmental estimates.
- Lead the expansion and evolution of the global US GAAP reporting framework.
- Author and maintain the Global Accounting Policy Manual.
- Architect and oversee the Internal Control over Financial Reporting (ICFR) for technical accounting areas.
- Ensure complex accounting judgments are backed by robust, SOX-compliant documentation.
- Design 'Reviewer Controls' with sufficient precision to meet public company standards.
- Lead the preparation and defense of high-quality technical memos.
- Ensure all documentation meets PCAOB auditing standards.
- Spearhead department-wide initiatives to mature the Controllership function.
- Focus on the automation of technical accounting workflows.
- Implement AI technology and new accounting standards.
- Provide continuous technical guidance and training to regional finance teams.
- Uplift regional finance teams' capability to maintain high standards of financial control and reporting accuracy.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
- 7+ years of professional experience in technical finance roles
- Deep expertise in US GAAP standards with a proven ability to apply them to complex business transactions
- Strong working knowledge of PCAOB Auditing Standards and SOX requirements
- Demonstrated ability to work independently, navigate ambiguity, and thrive in a hyper-growth environment
- Active CPA license or equivalent professional qualification (preferred)
- Prior experience at a Big Four accounting firm (preferred)
- Direct experience with the pre-IPO process and scaling finance functions for public market readiness (preferred)
- Strong 'thought leadership' skills with a history of driving innovative solutions and influencing organizational change (preferred)
Skills
- US GAAP
- PCAOB Auditing Standards
- SOX requirements
- Technical Accounting
- Financial Reporting
- Internal Control over Financial Reporting (ICFR)
- AI technology
- Accounting Policy Manual authoring
- Technical Memos
- Thought leadership
Location
- San Francisco
- New York
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- Associate Director
- 7+ years
Education Level
- Bachelor's degree
About the Company
- Airwallex is the only unified payments and financial platform for global businesses.
- Powered by proprietary infrastructure and software, Airwallex empowers over 250,000 businesses worldwide with integrated solutions for business accounts, payments, spend management, treasury, and embedded finance.
- Founded in Melbourne, Airwallex has a team of over 2,300 employees across 27 global offices.
- Valued at US$11 billion and backed by leading investors, Airwallex is building the future of global payments and financial platforms.
- The company hires builders with founder-like energy who seek impact, accelerated learning, and ownership.
- Airwallex values strong expertise, sharp thinking, and a mission-driven approach.
- Employees are expected to move fast with good judgment, be curious, and make decisions from first principles.
- The company fosters a humble and collaborative environment where ideas are turned into products.
- Employees use AI to work smarter and solve problems faster.
- The Finance & Corporate Development team drives the company’s financial strategy and growth, focusing on financial planning, analysis, and corporate transactions.
- The team collaborates across departments to identify opportunities, manage risks, and execute strategic initiatives to support the company's mission.
Equal Opportunity
- Airwallex is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
- We value diversity and consider anyone seeking employment based on merit, qualifications, competence, and talent.
- Hiring decisions do not regard color, religion, race, national origin, sexual orientation, ancestry, citizenship, sex, marital or family status, disability, gender, or any other legally protected status.
- Accommodation is available for individuals with disabilities or special needs.