199K–266K USD / year
Head of Accounting
OtherHybrid — San Francisco
Published on 2026-11-11
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About this role
Lead Hex’s accounting function and develop the systems, processes, and team capabilities needed to support the company’s growth. This hands-on, player-coach role covers technical accounting, operational finance, international expansion, and the use of automation and AI in accounting workflows.
About the company
Hex is a collaborative analytics notebook platform for SQL and Python workflows. It helps data teams explore data, build analyses, and share interactive results with stakeholders.
The team
Finance
Stack
StripeRillet
What you'll do
- Lead and develop the accounting team while overseeing day-to-day accounting operations.
- Use AI agents and automation to improve collections, journal entries, reconciliations, and close workflows.
- Improve order-to-cash processes, including the transition from Stripe to Rillet.
- Own ASC 606 revenue recognition and ASC 718 equity and stock-based compensation accounting.
- Maintain a five-business-day month-end close and lead US GAAP reporting, external audits, tax compliance, and insurance renewals.
- Establish scalable accounting, consolidation, intercompany, and compliance processes for international expansion.
- Manage treasury and working capital, including collections, cash deployment, and vendor payment terms.
- Evolve financial controls, policies, and systems to fit the company’s stage.
What we're looking for
- CPA with progressive accounting experience, including leadership at a high-growth SaaS company.
- Strong US GAAP expertise, particularly ASC 606 and ASC 718, and ability to write clear accounting memos.
- Hands-on experience with subscription and consumption-based revenue and end-to-end order-to-cash processes.
- Experience with billing and ERP systems and partnering with Revenue Operations.
- Experience managing accounting professionals and leading external audits.
- Experience with multi-entity accounting, consolidation, intercompany activity, and international compliance.
- Comfort owning cash management and working capital.
- Ability to use AI tools and agents while maintaining appropriate review and controls.
Nice to have
- Experience helping a company launch internationally.
Benefits
- Equity
- Comprehensive health benefits
- Flexible paid time off