The Role
The Director, Corporate Accounting leads SugarCRM's accounting operations, ensuring accuracy and compliance with US GAAP, manages the global close process, and develops a high-performing team.
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About SugarCRM
From the very beginning, SugarCRM had a unique vision: to offer a different kind of customer relationship management (CRM) software. We pioneered a solution that easily adapts to customer needs, and now, more than two decades later, we’re on a mission to help sales teams reach their highest potential.
Our diverse team around the world shares a passion for helping customers succeed. Together, we’re building a culture that values personal and professional growth—and we’re proud to be recognized as a Great Place to Work. We care about work/life balance and flexibility for our employees, and we're proud of how we show up for our customers every day.
If you're looking to level up your career and help businesses grow better and faster, you’re in the right place. Learn more about SugarCRM careers and how you can be part of our journey.
The Director, Corporate Accounting, is a senior leader within the Controllership organization, responsible for the integrity, accuracy, and scalability of Sugar’s global accounting operations.
Reporting to the VP, Corporate Controller, this role owns the global close and financial reporting process and leads core accounting functions, including General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Treasury, and International Accounting. The Director will strengthen internal controls, enhance accounting processes, and ensure compliance with US GAAP and applicable regulatory requirements.
This is a hands-on leadership role that combines operational execution with process improvement and team development. You will partner closely with Finance leadership and cross-functional stakeholders to support growth, operational excellence, and strategic initiatives, including acquisitions and systems optimization.
**This role operates on a hybrid model, with a mix of remote work and in-office collaboration at our Denver, CO location, specifically, working in-office a minimum of 3 days per week.**
Impact You Will Make in the Role:
- Own the monthly, quarterly, and annual close process, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting
- Lead preparation of support the external audit and tax process
- Oversee global accounting operations, including GL, AP, treasury, and international entities
- Partner with Human Resources to manage international payroll, ensuring compliance with local regulations and proper accounting treatment
- Maintain and enhance internal controls and accounting policies in accordance with US GAAP
- Drive process improvements and system optimization, including ERP enhancements
- Support acquisition integration, including financial reporting and system alignment
- Collaborate cross functionally to provide practical, compliant solutions that support business needs
- Develop and lead a high performing accounting team, fostering accountability and continuous improvement
What You Will Bring:
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field; CPA strongly preferred
- 12+ years of progressive accounting experience, including a combination of public accounting and corporate accounting
- Proven experience leading global close and financial reporting in a multi-entity consolidation environment
- Strong experience managing accounting for international subsidiaries
- Deep working knowledge of US GAAP and its practical application
- Experience preparing audited financial statements and supporting external audit processes
- Experience building and improving internal controls and scalable accounting processes
- Experience with major ERP systems, preferably NetSuite
- Demonstrated ability to lead and develop high performing teams
- Strong communication skills and executive presence, with the ability to partner effectively across the organization
- High level of ownership, sound judgment, and commitment to accuracy
Preferred Qualifications/Experience:
- Experience in a high growth SaaS or technology company preferred
- Experience supporting acquisition integration initiatives
We understand that no candidate is perfectly qualified for any job. Experience comes in different forms; many skills are transferable; and passion goes a long way. Even more important than your resume is a clear demonstration of dedication, impact, and the ability to thrive in a fluid and collaborative environment. We want you to learn new things in this role, and we encourage you to apply if your experience is close to what we’re looking for. We also know that diversity of background and thought makes for better problem solving and more creative thinking, which is why we're dedicated to adding new perspectives to the team.
Benefits and Perks:
Beyond a stellar work environment, friendly people, and inspiring work, we have some sweet benefits and perks:
· Excellent healthcare package for you and your family
· Savings and Investment – 401(k) match
· Unlimited Paid Time Off
· Paid Parental Leave
· Online Legal Services (Rocket Lawyer)
· Financial Planning Services (Origin)
· Discounted Pet Insurance (Embrace Pet Insurance)
· Corporate Benefit Program (Working Advantage). This benefit offers you exclusive travel and entertainment offers and special discounts that are not available to the general public
· Health and Wellness Reimbursement Program
· Travel Discounts
· Educational Resources - Career & Personal Development Program
· Employee Referral Bonus Program
· We are a merit-based company - many opportunities to learn, excel and grow your career!
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The Company
What We Do
SugarCRM is a highly flexible, CRM platform that helps businesses unify sales, marketing, and service teams around a single customer view, with deep customization, automation, and AI-powered insights that let teams tailor workflows and drive growth without the rigidity or cost of legacy CRM systems.
