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Technical Accounting Leadership

Lead the evaluation, documentation, and implementation of accounting policies for complex areas, including :

• Business combinations and purchase accounting
• Equity and stock-based compensation
• Goodwill and intangible assets (including impairment analyses)
• Deferred commissions
• Lease accounting
• Debt instruments and warrant liabilities
• Royalties, fixed assets, and expense classification
• Prepare technical accounting memos to support conclusions and ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP.
• Monitor emerging accounting standards and assess their impact on the company.

Audit & External Reporting

• Serve as the primary liaison with external auditors, managing the annual audit process from PBC list creation to final deliverables.
• Own the preparation and review of financial statement disclosures in accordance with U.S. GAAP.
• Coordinate with internal teams to ensure audit readiness for all significant accounting areas.
• Lead key IPO readiness initiatives, including design of SOX-compliant processes and controls for significant accounting areas, and drafting/refining financial statement footnotes and management discussion materials.

Tax Compliance & Coordination

• Oversee the preparation and filing of all federal, state, and local tax returns (in partnership with external advisors).
• Manage income tax provision calculations and disclosures in compliance with ASC 740.
• Monitor and communicate changes in tax laws that may affect the business.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with Legal on contract terms that impact accounting treatment.
• Support FP&A in understanding technical accounting impacts on forecasts and budgets.
• Work closely with the Controller and other accounting leaders to ensure seamless month-end and quarter-end close processes.

What You Have

• 8+ years of progressive accounting experience, including audit, technical accounting advisory, and in-house technical accounting experience
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA required
• Demonstrated expertise in multiple complex accounting areas (business combinations, equity comp, goodwill, leases, debt, etc.).
• Experience leading external audits, preparing U.S. GAAP financial statements, and building SOX-compliant processes
• Excellent technical writing skills for preparing clear, concise accounting memos.
• Ability to manage multiple, changing priorities in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
• Strong relationship-building skills and the ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders.
• Exceptional communication, influence, and stakeholder management skills - proven ability to partner in a cross-functional deal desk
• Comfortable in a fast-paced, scaling private company environment
• Experience in SaaS, software, and / or healthcare tech is preferred

Cultural Expectations

• Acting with urgency and accountability delivering results quickly without compromising accuracy or compliance
• Partnering across functions to proactively identify and resolve high-impact challenges
• Building solutions that are both effective today and scalable for tomorrow, especially with IPO-readiness in mind
• Leading with collaboration, empathy, and a commitment to our mission
• Thriving in an environment where priorities can shift quickly, and adaptability is key

Why you'll love working at Commure + Athelas

• Highly Driven Team : We work hard and fast for exceptional results, knowing we're doing mission-driven work to transform the country's largest sector.
• Strong Backing : We are backed by top investors including General Catalyst, Sequoia, Y Combinator, Lux, Human Capital, 8VC, Greenoaks Capital and Elad Gil.
• Incredible Growth : Prior to our merger, Commure and Athelas had independently grown more than 500% YoY for three consecutive years. We've achieved Series D funding, have an industry-leading runway, and continue to scale rapidly.
• Competitive Benefits : Flexible PTO (pending specific geographical locations), medical, dental, vision, maternity and paternity leave. Note that benefits are subject to change and may vary based on jurisdiction.
• Commure + Athelas is committed to creating and fostering a diverse team. We are open to all backgrounds and levels of experience, and believe that great people can always find a place. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to all applicants throughout the application process.