What You’ll Do

• Set the strategy and long-term direction for Alchemy’s accounting function, systems, and team.
• Assume full responsibility for routine financial operations, encompassing the general ledger, AP, AR, and reporting, while managing complex multi-entity and multi-currency consolidations for global operations, including our presence in Romania.
• Own timely and accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes.
• Ensure financial statements and accounting practices comply with US GAAP and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Architect and refine a scalable accounting infrastructure by managing and optimizing our core financial technology stack, including NetSuite, Orb, Zip, and Ramp.
• Develop policies, procedures, and controls that promote financial accuracy, operational efficiency, regulatory compliance, and strong risk management.
• Oversee tax planning, compliance, and preparation in partnership with internal stakeholders and external advisors.
• Lead relationships with third-party accounting firms, auditors, tax advisors, and other financial service providers.
• Develop and present reporting that gives company leaders meaningful insight into financial and operational performance, and partner with Finance on Board and investor reporting.
• Distill complex financial information into clear recommendations that support strategic decision-making.
• Lead technical accounting and strategic initiatives, including revenue recognition, vendor analysis, customer analysis, and other special projects.
• Collaborate closely with teams across Alchemy, including Finance, Operations, Sales, People, Engineering, and Product.
• Lead, develop, and scale the capabilities of a high-performing accounting team, fostering ownership, rigor, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

What we’re looking for

• 10+ years of progressive accounting experience, with leadership experience as a Controller, Assistant Controller, Head of Accounting, Accounting Director, or similar senior accounting role.
• Public accounting experience paired with meaningful in-house operating experience at a high-growth technology company.
• Strong ownership of accounting operations, including general ledger, AP, AR, consolidations, financial reporting, and close processes.
• Deep technical accounting knowledge, including US GAAP and experience applying accounting guidance to complex business transactions.
• Experience building scalable accounting systems, processes, policies, and internal controls with a focus on accuracy, timeliness, and scalability.
• Audit-readiness experience or strong ability to prepare a company for future audits, including documentation, controls, reporting infrastructure, and close discipline.
• Strong business judgment, with the ability to connect detailed accounting work to broader company strategy and decision-making.
• Hands-on operating style, comfortable rolling up their sleeves in a fast-moving, ambiguous environment.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to partner cross-functionally and explain complex financial topics clearly to leadership, Board members, investors, and cross-functional partners.
• People leadership experience, including leading, developing, and raising the bar for an accounting team.

Benefits and Perks