Job Overview
Location
Remote - US
Job Type
Full-time
Category
Software Engineering
Date Posted
June 13, 2026
Full Job Description
đź“‹ Description
- • Own and implement the software capitalization process, including policy development, journal entries, and reconciliations for capitalized R&D costs.
- • Build and manage the commissions capitalization process, ensuring accurate journal entries, reporting, and reconciliations tied to sales compensation structures.
- • Lead stock-based compensation and equity accounting, including journal entries, reconciliations, and disclosure support for equity awards under ASC 718.
- • Manage payroll-related journal entries and reconciliations, ensuring alignment with payroll systems and compliance with accounting standards.
- • Assist with complex allocation calculations and journal entries for overhead, customer support costs, and depreciation across departments.
- • Support accounting for unique and complex transactions as they arise, applying technical accounting judgment to novel scenarios.
- • Drive public company readiness initiatives, including internal control design, financial reporting enhancements, and month-end close process improvements.
- • Serve as the primary point of contact for external auditors on assigned accounting areas, providing documentation and explanations during audit cycles.
- • Collaborate directly with the broader accounting team to support ad hoc projects, cross-functional initiatives, and process optimization efforts.
- • Maintain audit readiness daily by embedding documentation, controls, and accurate financial reporting into routine accounting workflows.
- • Proactively identify and implement process improvements to reduce close timelines, increase accuracy, and scale accounting operations for a high-growth SaaS company.
- • Operate as an individual contributor with full ownership of key accounting domains, without direct managerial responsibilities at this stage.
- • Adapt to evolving accounting needs in a dynamic, fast-scaling environment where processes are still being defined and refined.
- • Engage in cross-functional work with finance, legal, and operations teams to ensure accurate financial treatment of complex business activities.
- • Contribute to the development of accounting policies and procedures aligned with GAAP and emerging public company requirements.
- • Maintain meticulous documentation for all accounting activities to support transparency, compliance, and audit preparedness.
- • Embrace ambiguity and take initiative to solve problems without predefined processes, driving solutions independently.
- • Willingness to support areas outside core responsibilities as needed due to the small, lean nature of the accounting team.
🎯 Requirements
- • CPA license with 10+ years of accounting experience
- • Proven experience in high-growth tech or SaaS environments
- • Deep expertise in software capitalization, commissions accounting, and stock-based compensation
- • Demonstrated experience supporting a company through its first financial audit
- • Strong understanding of GAAP and public company readiness requirements
- • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision in an ambiguous, fast-paced environment
🏖️ Benefits
- • Competitive salary and equity compensation
- • Unlimited PTO with four weeks recommended per year
- • Generous equipment, software, and office furniture budget
- • 10-year exercise window for stock options
- • $100/month education budget with manager approval for larger expenses
- • 100% covered health insurance for employee and dependents, including Flexible Spending Accounts and 401(k) match
- • Up to 12 weeks of fully paid family/parental leave for all caregivers
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About Ashby Inc.
Ashby provides recruiting software that combines applicant tracking, candidate relationship management, and analytics in a single platform. It enables recruiting teams to manage pipelines, schedule interviews, communicate with candidates, and generate reports using customizable workflows and automation. The platform integrates with email, calendars, and other recruiting tools to consolidate data and streamline hiring processes. Founded in 2018, Ashby serves high-growth technology companies and enterprises seeking to improve hiring efficiency and make data-driven recruiting decisions.
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