Director, Accounting (Remote, US)

We’re looking for a Director of Accounting to help manage, develop, and scale our accounting department at Grafana. In this role, you’ll be responsible for owning the accounting function while building Grafana’s Finance function for the future. A successful candidate should be comfortable with a fast-paced, dynamic, ambiguous environment, effectively manage multiple competing priorities with significant autonomy, and demonstrate high-quality judgment. If you are a quick learner who can think strategically while staying organized, paying attention to details and diving deep when needed, then this opportunity is for you.

This position will report to our VP of Accounting, Tax & Treasury and has the opportunity to work remotely. We’re looking for someone to join our team immediately.

What you’ll do: 

• Manage the monthly and quarterly close process
• Establish, implement, manage and monitor critical accounting and reporting policies, processes and associated metrics;
• Work closely with management team, set standards and drive compliance across the entire organization.
• Oversee finance operations including: reporting, general ledger accounting, accounts payable, consolidation, external audit, etc.
• Lead and build global accounting team including hiring and providing clear direction on strategy, goals and development.
• Establish and implement accounting policies and financial controls related to spending authorizations, cash management and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Maintain and enhance financial system integrity through data clean-up, process improvements and system feature/capability upgrades.
• Be a change agent for improving financial processes, establishing standard work/procedures, upgrading systems/technology and driving cost reductions.
• Assist with and able to take accountability for detailed-oriented projects such as accounting system implementations, business process improvements and reporting and operational enforcement of policies, and procedures, and internal controls
• Drive short-term process improvements with an eye toward longer term finance transformation improvements
• Participate in evaluation of potential new systems, specifically with regard to procure-to-pay and inter-company modules
• Draft and maintain global accounting policies and memos
• Support the annual audit and quarterly review activities with external auditors
• Evaluate and implement SOX 404 controls to accounting policies and procedures

What we’re looking for: 

• 10+ years with a mix of Big 4 and private/public company experience  
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Accounting, CPA preferred (not required)
• System knowledge of Microsoft, NetSuite, Intacct, bill.com, Brex, Expensify & Workday
• Experience with a fast-paced, always-on environment;
• Supervise full-cycle accounts payable, including reviewing and validating all disbursements;
• Experience driving transformation and efficiencies in controls and accounting systems;
• Support month-end and year-end close process including quarterly and annual audit;
• Demonstrated knowledge of GAAP & IFRS, current accounting trends, and developments
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills with a data-driven mindset
• Proven success in managing large teams and leading through change
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong analytical skills
• Working knowledge of US GAAP accounting principles and processes and consolidation
• Intermediate to Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (i.e., pivot tables, data analysis, and formula creation)
• Strong relationship skills with the ability to foster a sense of community with internal and external stakeholders