Technical Accounting Director Job at Legora in New York

Technical Accounting Director

We're hiring a Technical Accounting Director to build and scale a best-in-class financial reporting function. You'll sit close to Finance leadership and operate at the center of our most complex accounting, reporting, and disclosure decisionsturning technical complexity into clear, audit-ready output.

This is a senior, high-impact leadership role with real ownership. You'll set the direction for technical accounting and external reporting, partner closely with cross-functional leaders, and help define how financial information is prepared, reviewed, and communicated as the company scales.

What You Will Be Doing

You'll work closely with Accounting, FP&A, Tax, Legal, and Investor Relations to lead high-quality financial reporting and build scalable, repeatable processes. From close through external reporting, you'll own outcomes while raising the bar on rigor, clarity, and efficiency.

More than that, we believe you will thrive by taking ownership of:

• Owning end-to-end financial statements and disclosures, including GAAP financials, footnotes, rollforwards, tie-outs, and supporting schedules
• Leading external audit strategy and execution, serving as the primary point of contact for auditors and driving high-quality, on-time delivery
• Overseeing complex technical accounting areas, including stock-based compensation, business combinations, leases, capitalized software, and other judgment-heavy estimates
• Leading technical accounting research and review of memos to support accounting conclusions, disclosures, and policy decisions
• Driving SEC and public-company reporting readiness, including building processes and documentation to support future 10-Q, 10-K, and other filings
• Partnering with FP&A, Legal, and Investor Relations to align financial results, KPIs, and materials for leadership, board, and external stakeholders
• Translating complex accounting matters into clear disclosures, executive-level narratives, and decision-ready communications
• Designing and scaling reporting processes, controls, and automation to improve accuracy, efficiency, and audit readiness
• Supporting M&A activity, including due diligence, purchase accounting, and post-transaction integration
• Leading and mentoring team members, setting standards for technical excellence, accountability, and continuous improvement

What You Bring

You're a seasoned accounting leader who pairs deep technical expertise with strong judgment and a hands-on mindset. You're comfortable operating in ambiguity, enjoy owning complex decisions, and know how to move from technical detail to strategic clarity.

More than that, we believe you will bring:

• 10+ years of progressive accounting experience, including significant technical accounting and financial reporting leadership
• Experience from a technology and/or scale-up start-up environment
• Deep expertise in U.S. GAAP and hands-on experience preparing and reviewing audited financial statements and disclosures
• Proven experience leading external audits and delivering high-quality, audit-ready reporting in high-growth environments
• Experience supporting public-company readiness, SEC reporting, or operating within a SOX-compliant environment
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex accounting topics to senior leaders and non-technical partners
• A high degree of ownership, accountability, and comfort leading through change
• CPA required

Nice to Have

While not required, we think this role could be an especially strong fit if you've helped scale accounting and reporting functions through periods of rapid growth or major financial milestones.

More than that, we'd be excited if you bring:

• Big 4 public accounting experience
• Experience supporting IPO readiness or operating as a public company
• Exposure to M&A, including due diligence and purchase accounting
• Experience with financial reporting and ERP systems (e.g., Workiva, Oracle)
• Interest in leveraging automation, systems, and AI to improve reporting quality and scalability

What's in it for you:

• Competitive package: Comprehensive salary, benefits, and tools for success.
• Meaningful work: Your efforts shape how thousands of lawyers use AI daily.
• In-person environment: New York City, Chicago, Denver, and Houston office designed for ambitious builders.
• Benefits & Perks: We invest in our people with a comprehensive, thoughtfully designed benefits package: Medical, Dental & Vision
• Multiple medical plan options through Aetna and Kaiser Permanente
• HSA or Healthcare FSA (based on plan selection)
• Dental plans via MetLife
• Vision coverage through VSP Vision Care
• Family Support: Generous parental leave, free access to Maven Clinic, dependent care FSA, free One Medical membership for employees and dependents
• Additional Perks: Pre-tax commuter benefits, life insurance + STD/LTD, 401(K) with generous company match, unlimited PTO, robust voluntary benefits, including identity protection (via Aura), legal coverage through MetLife, pet savings programs, and more

Legora is an Equal Opportunity Employer

At Legora, we believe great teams are built on diversity of thought and experience. We're proud to be an equal opportunity employer and committed to creating an inclusive, high-performance culture where everyone can do their best work. We welcome people of all backgrounds and don't discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.