Director of Accounting

At Vanta, our mission is to help businesses earn and prove trust. We believe that security should be monitored and verified continuously, and we empower companies to practice better security and prove it with ease. Vanta has a kind and talented team, and while some have prior security experience, many have been successful at Vanta without it. 

The Director of Accounting oversees accounting operations, ensuring compliance, enhancing processes, and driving strategic growth through effective financial management.

What you’ll do as a Director of Accounting at Vanta:

• Lead and manage the day-to-day operations of the accounting department, including general ledger, international accounting, cash management, accounts payable, expense reimbursements, payroll, and financial reporting.

• Oversee month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting. 

• Ensure compliance with GAAP, tax regulations, and other relevant financial laws and regulations.

• Develop and maintain internal controls to safeguard company assets and ensure the integrity of financial statements.

• Collaborate with external auditors to facilitate audits and ensure successful financial reporting outcomes.

• Enhance the company’s financial systems and tools, such as P2P and ERP systems, to facilitate scalable growth and boost operational efficiency.  Drive initiatives to automate and streamline accounting processes, utilizing technology to minimize manual tasks and enhance data integrity.

• Provide leadership and mentoring to the accounting team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and professional development.

• Support the Head of Accounting in strategic initiatives and other financial projects.

How to be successful in this role:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting with a CPA

• 10+ years of experience with at least 3-5 years in a leadership or management role

• Ability to lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing accounting team

• In-depth knowledge of GAAP, financial reporting, and internal controls

• Strong analytical skills with a high level of attention to detail and accuracy

• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to adapt in a fast-paced, dynamic environment

• Experience with financial software systems (Netsuite and other standalone P2P tools) and advanced proficiency in Excel

What you can expect as a Vantan:

• Industry-competitive compensation

• 100% covered medical, dental, and vision benefits with dependents coverage

• 16 weeks fully-paid parental Leave for all new parents

• Health & wellness and remote workplace stipends

• 401(k) matching

• Flexible work hours and location

• Open PTO policy

• 9 paid holidays in the US

• Offices in SF, NYC, Dublin, and Sydney

To provide greater transparency to candidates, we share base pay ranges for all US-based job postings regardless of state. We set standard base pay ranges for all roles based on function, level, and country location, benchmarked against similar-stage growth companies. Final offer amounts are determined by multiple factors, including candidate location, skills, depth of work experience, and relevant licenses/credentials, and may vary from the amounts listed below.

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At Vanta, we are committed to hiring diverse talent of different backgrounds and as such, it is important to us to provide an inclusive work environment for all. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, gender identity, age, religion, sexual orientation, veteran or disability status, or any other protected class. As an equal opportunity employer, we encourage and welcome people of all backgrounds to apply.

About Vanta

We started in 2018, in the wake of several high-profile data breaches. Online security was only becoming more important, but we knew firsthand how hard it could be for fast-growing companies to invest the time and manpower it takes to build a solid security foundation. Vanta was inspired by a vision to restore trust in internet businesses by enabling companies to improve and prove their security. From our early days automating security monitoring for compliance standards like SOC 2, HIPAA and ISO 27001 to creating the world's leading Trust Management Platform, our vision remains unchanged. 

Now more than ever, making security continuous—not just a point-in-time check— is essential. Thousands of companies rely on Vanta to build, maintain and demonstrate their trust— all in a way that's real-time and transparent.