Rippling · 4 hours ago
Director of Accounting
San Francisco, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$168K/yr - $294K/yr
10+ years expRippling is a company that provides a unified platform for HR, IT, and Finance solutions. They are seeking a Director of Accounting to lead the financial close and reporting processes, enhance efficiency, and collaborate with senior leadership to drive the company's strategic financial objectives.
EmploymentHuman Resources
Responsibilities
Lead the U.S.-based Accounting functions with the ability to define and implement an effective controllership framework
Own the monthly, quarterly, and year end close processes maximizing the efficient use of resources to ensure timely and accurate results
Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing accounting team, building and maintaining a culture of high performance and accountability
Lead the year end audit and serve as the POC for the external audit team
Strengthen global accounting policies, procedures, internal controls, and governance structures ensuring adherence to financial procedures, carrying out regular reviews to ensure they remain effective
Partner with the Controller on technical accounting areas such as revenue recognition, internally developed capitalized software, and stock-based compensation
Contribute towards the financial strategy, opportunities and growth of Rippling
Own and manage financial processes and ensure all systems and controls are fit for purpose as the company evolves and grows in line with Rippling strategic objectives
Provide support and recommendations to Rippling product and engineering teams, together with other senior stakeholders
Keep Rippling Controller, CAO and CFO informed of all key financial reporting, activities and financial risks to the business
Support global treasury operations as Rippling expands its products and presence internationally
Support global tax operations as Rippling expands its international footprint
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field required
Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation
10+ years of progressive accounting experience, including established credibility as a trusted advisor to business partners and senior leadership on complex technical matters. Prior Big 4 experience is highly preferred
Strong technical accounting expertise with solid understanding of U.S. GAAP
Proven ability to drive process improvements and optimize accounting operations
Highly organized, detail-oriented self-starter with the ability to work independently and also collaborate with cross-functional teams; comfortable rolling up sleeves and directly executing work as a preparer as needed
Strong problem-solving skills, including ability to proactively identify and prevent potential problems, and collaborate with others to resolve effectively
Ability to work well under pressure and appropriately prioritize responsibilities. Demonstrate strong leadership/mentorship across the Accounting team
Proven track record of effective communication at all levels of the organization, with a high level of self-awareness and humility, and excellent collaboration skills
Preferred
Prior experience in fintech, financial services, or a regulated industry is preferred, particularly within a high-growth environment
Startup mindset - comfortable and have experience functioning in a fast-paced, high growth environment with ambiguity and changing priorities. Must be able to pivot quickly/easily
Internal Controls - strong knowledge and experience in designing, implementing and operating internal controls with prior SOX experience strongly preferred
Benefits
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Company
Rippling
Rippling is a workforce management platform that unifies HR, IT, and finance operations into a single system.
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (2)
2024 (42)
2023 (70)
2022 (81)
2021 (33)
2020 (6)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$2.44BKey Investors
CoatueGreenoaksFounders Fund
2025-05-09Series G· $450M
2024-04-22Series F· $200M
2024-04-22Secondary Market· $590M
Leadership Team
Albert Strasheim
Chief Technology Officer
Adil Syed
CFO
Recent News
2026-01-24
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2026-01-21
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