Director of Accounting

At SolarWinds, we’re a people-first company. Our purpose is to enrich the lives of the people we serve—including our employees, customers, shareholders, partners, and communities. Join us in our mission to help customers accelerate business transformation with simple, powerful, and secure solutions. The ideal candidate thrives in an innovative, fast-paced environment and is collaborative, accountable, ready, and empathetic. We’re looking for individuals who believe they can accomplish more as a team and create lasting growth for themselves and others. We hire based on attitude, competency, and commitment. Solarians are ready to advance our world-class solutions in a fast-paced environment and accept the challenge to lead with purpose. If you’re looking to build your career with an exceptional team, you’ve come to the right place. Join SolarWinds and grow with us! About the Role We are seeking a hands-on, highly experienced Director of Accounting to serve as the operational and technical backbone of Corporate Accounting, with direct oversight of the AMER region accounting function and day-to-day leadership of a global accounting team. This leader will own critical components of our global close, technical accounting, financial reporting, equity and SBC, and key financial systems, while driving alignment and execution across regions. This is a high-impact, highly visible role that partners closely with the VP, Corporate Controller, CFO, FPA, Tax, Legal, HR/Total Rewards, Internal Audit, and global accounting teams. The ideal candidate is deeply technical in US GAAP, thrives in a SOX / ICFR-controlled environment, and is energized by building scalable processes in a public / PE-backed setting. Key Responsibilities Financial Reporting Close Leadership Serve as the global Close Lead, with primary accountability for AMER region close and oversight of global accounting deliverables, driving timeliness, accuracy, and quality of the monthly, quarterly, and annual close. Oversee preparation and review of Consolidated flux analyses, Cash Flow Statement and related NetSuite reporting, Annual and quarterly financial statements and supporting tie-outs. Review and sign off on lender reporting packages, certification tie-outs, and supporting schedules. Ensure accuracy and consistency of all financial tie-outs across reporting deliverables (management, lenders, Board, and audit support), coordinating with FPA and regional accounting leaders in EMEA and APAC. Technical Accounting Policy Lead technical accounting assessments and documentation. Own 409A and stock valuation processes in coordination with external valuation specialists and internal stakeholders. Prepare and review technical accounting memos and accounting policy updates to support audit and internal governance. Equity, SBC, and Stock Administration Oversight Provide executive oversight of equity and stock-based compensation (SBC) accounting, in partnership with the equity/stock admin function. Partner closely with Stock Administration on: Stock administration (e.g., Equity Edge, Carta or equivalent platforms). Coordination with Payroll, HR/Total Rewards, Tax, and Legal on global equity programs. Audit, Controls External Reporting Act as primary accounting lead for the external audit. Coordinate across Corporate Finance, global accounting leadership, IT, Internal Audit, and external auditors to ensure an efficient, high-quality audit. Partner with Internal Audit to manage the control environment, both on the business process side as well as a partnership with IT for IT controls. MA and Integrations Provide accounting leadership for MA and other strategic transactions. Lead or support North America integrations close activities, ensuring acquired businesses are smoothly transitioned into NetSuite, FloQast, and reporting processes, and partner with regional leaders to align global treatment. Systems Ownership Process Optimization Serve as co-owner for key F ... (truncated, view full listing at source)