Role overview

Scale is seeking a Head of Corporate Accounting to lead its global Corporate Accounting function and report directly to the Global Controller. In this role, you will oversee general ledger, cost accounting, international accounting, and consolidation activities while managing a team of functional leads. You will be responsible for optimizing the month-end close process, reducing inefficiencies and risk, and scaling the processes, controls, and systems that support Scale’s continued growth.

Key responsibilities

Lead the month-end close across all entities to ensure timely and accurate financial results in accordance with U.S. GAAP.
Manage and develop the General Ledger, Cost, Revenue, and International Accounting leads and their teams while setting priorities and fostering a culture of ownership and continuous improvement.
Oversee the company’s day-to-day treasury operations, including daily cash positioning, bank account administration, banking relationships, and intercompany funding and cash movements.
Own key internal policies related to corporate accounting such as fixed assets, prepaid expenses, accrued liabilities, and capitalized internal-use software while maintaining effective controls that reduce financial reporting risk.
Direct the review of journal entries, account reconciliations, and flux analyses to ensure the general ledger is maintained in accordance with U.S. GAAP.
Identify and lead process improvement and automation initiatives that shorten and de-risk the close by leveraging NetSuite, AI-enabled tools, and internal systems.
Collaborate with Technical Accounting, Finance, and Tax teams to implement new accounting guidance and support new business activities, and serve as the primary contact for external auditors on corporate accounting matters.

Requirements

Minimum of 12 years of progressive accounting experience across public accounting and corporate accounting leadership roles, with Big 4 experience preferred.
Current Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license.
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
Strong proficiency with NetSuite and deep experience with multi-entity international subsidiaries, intercompany accounting, and global consolidation.
Expert knowledge of U.S. GAAP and demonstrated expertise in full-cycle month-end close processes.
Minimum of 5 years of people leadership experience with a proven ability to build and lead high-performing teams in fast-paced environments.
Proven track record of successfully leading end-to-end process improvement projects that deliver measurable results, such as shortening close cycles, automating reconciliations, or implementing close or ERP tools.

What makes this role worth considering

Scale develops high-quality data and full-stack technologies powering reliable AI systems for the world’s most important decisions. You will have the opportunity to work at a fast-growing AI and technology company that partners with industry leaders and government agencies, implementing modern automation tools and AI-enabled workflows to drive accounting excellence and organizational growth.