Director, Accounting - AppFolio, Inc

• Manage a high-performing team of Finance and Accounting professionals.
• Lead the month-end and year-end close process; perform reviews to ensure accuracy and compliance with GAAP; publish timely financial statements and analyze variances. 
• Oversee the execution of all periodic filings with the SEC.
• Drafting and reviewing technical and complex accounting matters. Manage strategic transactions such as M&A and strategic investments to ensure proper accounting and reporting compliance and assist with actions required for execution or implementation.
• Oversee the payroll function and ensure appropriate processes are in place and functioning to run payroll accurately and on time.
• Design and drive process improvements and automation initiatives to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and scalability of accounting operations in the area of responsibility.
• Develop and maintain accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls to ensure compliance with GAAP, regulatory requirements, and company policies. 
• Perform oversight of periodic audits. Manage internal controls and compliance programs and support SOX compliance efforts. 
• Partner with FP&A to help deliver accurate quarterly forecasts.
• Develop and grow a team that demonstrates performance excellence. Mentor team members to enhance efficiency, effectiveness, and teamwork. 

• The preferred location is Santa Barbara, California, ideally with a minimum of three days in the office. The ability to help educate and train while building relationships and the trust and confidence of the business is imperative to the success of the Finance organization and AppFolio culture.
• Remote work is possible, but we expect regular travel to Santa Barbara and other AppFolio office hubs (San Diego, Dallas) to facilitate productive relationships and collaboration.

• Leadership / Fostering a Team: Experienced leadership in leading teams. Holds leaders and teams accountable for driving performance and engagement to create an award-winning environment. Ability to provide a clear vision of management objectives and team growth.
• Technical Accounting: Strong knowledge of accounting standards and disclosure requirements under US GAAP and SEC regulations.
• Communication Skills: Numbers are key, but a business is built with people. Cross-functional relationships and effective communication with non-financial audiences are critical to making an impact.
• Operations: Builds and deploys operational processes and technologies, resulting in efficiencies across the organization.
• Analytical and Problem Solving: Combined with impeccable business judgment and ability to communicate with the management team. Ability to lead great decision-making through the use of analytics.
• Resourceful & Action-Oriented: Individual who possesses a proactive sense of urgency and who knows how to overcome obstacles to get things done in a timely fashion
• Influence: Ability to influence seamlessly across stakeholders, cross-functional partners, and teams.
• Connector: Earns trust and maintains confidence across and between dedicated team members and AppFolio. Establishes collaborative working relationships with stakeholders.
• Business Advocacy / Execution: Results-oriented, objective business advocate; trusted advisor and business partner with the ability to drive business insights, actions, and accountability across departments. 

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field.
• CPA licensed in California with public accounting experience (Big4 is a plus).
• 10+ years of relevant work experience, big 4 public accounting firm experience preferred.
• Proven success in leading and developing an accounting team.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills; concise communication when speaking to senior leadership.
• Robust technical accounting experience and experience with Sarbanes-Oxley compliance.
• Proven track record of successfully leading transformational initiatives. 
• Proficiency in accounting software and ERP systems; experience with NetSuite is a plus.

• Paid Time Off (PTO) 
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits 
• Long-term and short-term disability insurance
• 401(k)
• Wellness benefits

See more at www.appfolio.com/company/careers.