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# Sr. Director, Assistant Controller

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## About this role.

AI SummaryLaunchDarkly is hiring a Senior Director, Assistant Controller to co-lead and scale a global controllership function in a high-growth SaaS environment. The role owns critical close, reporting, technical accounting, accounting operations, audit coordination, and SOX-readiness responsibilities. It requires deep US GAAP and IFRS expertise, multi-entity and international accounting experience, and a hands-on approach to ERP, workflow, and AI automation improvements. This executive-level leader will partner broadly with Finance, Legal, HR, IT, and senior leadership while developing a high-performing accounting organization.

## Role DNA

A quick view of the complexity, pace, ownership and collaboration implied by the job description.

### Job Complexity

5/5EasyHard

### Pace & Pressure

5/5RelaxedFast-paced

### Autonomy Level

5/5GuidedFull ownership

### Communication Load

5/5IndependentCollaborative

AI insightThis is a senior global accounting leadership role requiring 12+ years of experience, public-company SOX exposure, technical accounting depth, and ownership of complex close, audit, and controls work. The leader must also drive transformation across systems, processes, international entities, and cross-functional stakeholders in a fast-paced SaaS company.

## Salary analysis

Estimated compensation compared with the broader US market for similar roles.

Estimated job medianMarket rate$238,975US market range$180k–$300k0$330k

AI insightThe disclosed US target-pay range spans $182,600 to $295,350 annually across geographic zones, with a calculated overall midpoint of $238,975. The posting states that the ranges are inclusive of a 20% bonus target; RSUs and benefits are additional to salary. A competitive US market range for a Senior Director/Assistant Controller in a high-growth technology company is approximately $180,000 to $300,000 in annual base/target cash compensation, varying by location, company stage, scope, and equity structure.

## Core skills

Skills and capabilities most closely associated with this opportunity.

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Sample interview questionsHow have you improved the speed and quality of a month-end close process?I begin by mapping the close calendar, dependencies, reconciliations, and recurring bottlenecks. I standardize account ownership, automate repeatable journal entries and reconciliations where appropriate, implement clear materiality thresholds, and use close KPIs to measure progress. These changes improve timeliness without compromising review quality or control execution.

Describe your approach to technical accounting for a complex transaction.

I first define the commercial facts and identify the relevant US GAAP or IFRS guidance. I document the analysis in a concise technical memo that explains alternatives considered, conclusions, accounting entries, disclosure implications, and required operational controls. I then align Finance, Legal, and business owners so the accounting policy is implemented consistently and can withstand auditor review.

How would you prepare a rapidly growing SaaS organization for SOX readiness?

I would perform a risk assessment over significant processes, financial statement line items, systems, and entity-level controls. From there, I would document process narratives, identify key controls and owners, test design effectiveness, remediate gaps, and establish evidence-retention standards. I would also create a sustainable governance cadence so SOX becomes embedded in operations rather than a year-end exercise.

What is your experience managing international and intercompany accounting?

I establish clear entity-level close responsibilities, standardized intercompany agreements and accounting policies, and a disciplined reconciliation and settlement process. I pay particular attention to foreign-currency translation, intercompany eliminations, funding, transfer-pricing inputs, and local-provider oversight. Regular reviews of aging, unreconciled balances, and entity reporting help prevent issues from compounding at consolidation.

How do you lead change when implementing new accounting systems or automation?

I connect each initiative to a measurable operational outcome, such as fewer manual entries, faster close completion, stronger controls, or better reporting visibility. I involve end users early, define process owners and requirements, test carefully, and phase implementation to protect business continuity. Clear communication, training, and post-launch KPI reviews are essential to ensuring adoption and realizing the intended benefits.

### About the Job:

LaunchDarkly is seeking a Senior Director, Assistant Controller to lead and scale the global accounting organization during the company’s next phase of growth. This leader will be a key member of the controllership organization and will partner closely with Revenue Accounting, Procurement, Finance, Legal, Human Resource, IT and executive leadership to build a best-in-class accounting function that is accurate, efficient, well-controlled, and business-enabling.

The Senior Director, Assistant Controller will be responsible for core controllership activities, including the monthly close, financial reporting support, technical accounting execution, and control environment oversight, while also driving systems, process, and AI automation initiatives that improve scale and decision support. This role is ideal for a strategic, hands-on accounting leader who is comfortable driving change across multiple functions at scale, and combines strong technical depth with operational rigor and a continuous improvement mindset.

### Responsibilities:

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Partner with the Controller to lead the global accounting function and help shape the controllership roadmap in support of company growth and operational maturity

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Oversee critical areas of the monthly, quarterly, and annual close process (including accruals, balance sheet reconciliations and financial statement flux analysis) to ensure timely, accurate, and complete financial results and reporting packages

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Prepare financial statements, including equity rollforward and cash flow statements

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Lead and oversee core accounting operations across general ledger, accounts payable, payroll, and equity administration, ensuring related accounting, controls and reporting are executed accurately and timely

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Lead intercompany and international accounting, including management of third party accounting teams, intercompany funding and operational coordination across entities

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Be the technical accounting and US GAAP/IFRS subject matter expert, including review of complex transactions and business initiatives for accounting implications, research and prepare technical accounting memos

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Oversee technical accounting implementation and execution, including the operationalization of accounting policies and consistent application across the business

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Strengthen the company’s internal control environment, including SOX readiness and execution, process documentation, control design, and remediation efforts where needed

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Be responsible for leading and coordinating the annual external audit and partnering with auditors to ensure efficient execution and high-quality deliverables

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Lead the design and execution of scalable accounting processes that improve accuracy, reduce manual effort, and support a high-growth SaaS environment

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Identify and implement opportunities for workflow improvement, and systems optimization / AI automation across the close and accounting operations lifecycle

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Partner with System Technology team and business stakeholders on ERP enhancements, integrations, and reporting improvements

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Build management reporting and KPIs for the accounting organization to improve visibility into close performance, control execution, and operational capacity

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Mentor, develop, and retain a high-performing accounting team, creating clear accountability, strong development paths, and a culture of operational excellence

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Serve as a trusted partner to leadership by balancing strong governance with practical, business-oriented problem solving

### Qualifications:

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12+ years of progressive accounting experience, including a mix of Big 4 public accounting and industry leadership experience in multi-entity, public-company SOX environment

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Hands-on systems orientation, with experience improving ERP workflows, reporting, and automation across accounting processes. Experience in NetSuite (or similar EPR)

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Strong knowledge of US GAAP, foreign currency accounting, internal controls, close processes, and financial reporting requirements

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Demonstrated success leading teams through scale, process improvement, and organizational change

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Experience building and improving accounting operations in a fast-paced SaaS or technology company

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Proven ability to partner cross-functionally and influence outcomes across Finance and broader business functions

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Strong executive presence, sound judgment, and the ability to communicate clearly with senior leaders and auditors

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Ability to move between strategic leadership and detailed execution with a high degree of ownership

Pay:

Target pay ranges based on Geographic Zones* for Level 5:

* Zone 1: San Francisco/Bay Area or NYC Metropolitan Area, Boston, Seattle – $214,800 – $295,350**
* Zone 2: Irvine, LA, Monterey, Santa Barbara, Santa Rosa, Austin, Portland, Philadelphia, Chicago – $193,400 – $265,870**
* Zone 3: All other US locations – $182,600 – $251,020**
* All Zone Inclusive of 20% Bonus Target

LaunchDarkly operates from a place of high trust and transparency; we are happy to state the pay range for our open roles to best align with your needs. Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location.

*Within the United States, our geographic pay zones are defined by counties surrounding major metropolitan areas.
**Restricted Stock Units (RSUs), health, vision, and dental insurance, and mental health benefits in addition to salary.

### About LaunchDarkly:

Modern software delivery was supposed to be the foundation for a thriving digital business but reality has proven otherwise. Slow, inefficient development cycles, costly outages, and fragmented customer experiences are preventing developers from building their best software. The LaunchDarkly platform helps developers innovate on new features faster while protecting them with a safety valve to instantly rewind when things go wrong. Developers can target product experiences to any customer segment and maximize the business impact of every feature. And by gradually rolling out new application components, they escape nightmare “big-bang” technology migrations.

The LaunchDarkly platform was built to guide engineers to the next frontier of DevOps by:

* Improving the velocity and stability of software releases, without the fear of end customer outages
* Delivering targeted experiences by easily personalizing features to customer cohorts
* Maximizing the business impact of every feature through the ability to experiment and optimize
* Coordinating the release and optimization of software to provide consistent experiences across mobile platforms and device types
* Improving the effectiveness and productivity of engineering teams, by providing insights into engineering cadence and stability

At LaunchDarkly, we believe in the power of teams. We’re building a team that is humble, open, collaborative, respectful and kind. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. LD invites any applicant to review our written Affirmative Action Plan. To do so, contact People Ops at [hr@launchdarkly.com](mailto:hr@launchdarkly.com).

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