Role Overview
We are seeking an exceptional, technically rigorous and execution-oriented Senior Director, Accounting & Controllership to join EDB at a pivotal moment in the company's growth as we build towards public-company readiness. Reporting directly to the VP, Head of Accounting and Financial Operations, this role is the senior operating leader across EDB's global accounting function with end-to-end ownership of controllership operations, the integrity of our financial reporting, the operation and continued uplift of our internal controls environment, and the development of our financial reporting capability toward for future IPO.
The successful candidate will sit on the finance leadership team and serve as the principal accounting operator beneath the Head of Accounting, with day-to-day authority over the close, controls, and external reporting functions.
The ideal candidate will bring deep technical US GAAP expertise, prior public-company or comparable late-stage private-company experience, and a proven track record leading accounting and internal controls teams in a high-growth environment. You will supervise a team of leaders with four direct reports and a wider team of approximately twenty across the global accounting and controllership organization, partnering closely with executive leadership, cross-functional teams, external auditors, and the Audit Committee. This is a high-visibility role requiring a rare blend of technical rigor, operational discipline, executive judgment, and strong people leadership.
