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Technical Accounting Director

CompanyForeFlight
LocationAustin, Texas, United States
TypeOnsite
We are looking to hire a Technical Accounting and Financial Reporting Director to help support our budding finance team. This individual will serve as the in-house expert on complex technical accounting and financial reporting issues, including revenue recognition, consolidation, business combinations, segment reporting, goodwill & intangible assets, stock-based compensation, and financial instruments. They will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams—including Finance, Legal, and External Auditors—to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting. This role will also help lead technical accounting research, preparation of accounting position papers, and play a critical role in driving development and implementation of accounting policies, processes and internal controls, and accounting process improvements.
Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead the preparation and review quarterly and annual financial statements, ensuring timely and accurate reporting
  • Maintain internal controls over financial reporting
  • Oversee and maintain financial reporting and certification compliance with U.S. GAAP, SEC regulations, and SOX requirements
  • Drive continuous improvement of the external reporting process and leverage automation and AI tools to improve reporting accuracy and efficiency
  • Partner cross-functionally with FP&A, Legal, HR, Operations and other teams to ensure alignment on disclosures and filing timelines
  • Coordinate with external auditors and ensure review and sign-off on the quarterly and annual financial statements
  • Develop and maintain accounting policies related to financial reporting and ensure proper implementation across the organization
  • Evaluate complex transactions and lead technical accounting research and documentation
  • Support special projects, including ERP implementation, AI-driven financial reporting innovations and internal controls enhancements
  • Assist the broader corporate accounting team as needed with ad hoc tasks and projects
  • Assess and improve current reporting processes, identifying opportunities to integrate artificial intelligence and automation for greater efficiency and compliance
  • Build trusted partnerships with internal stakeholders and external advisors
  • Establish a roadmap for scalable reporting solutions as the company grows

Basic Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance
  • Certified Public Accountant
  • 10+ years of progressive experience in public accounting
  • In-depth knowledge of U.S. GAAP, SEC rules and regulations, and SOX
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills with a collaborative mindset
  • Demonstrated ability to lead teams and manage large-scale reporting projects
  • Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills
  • Big 4 accounting advisory or auditing experience

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Big 4 National office experience
  • Experience in a SaaS and/or software industry 
  • Experience working with a PE backed company and leading a company through IPO
  • Aviation enthusiast or pilot

About ForeFlight:ForeFlight, a Boeing company, is the leading provider of advanced integrated software for the General, Business and Military Aviation markets worldwide. Founded in 2007 and joining the Boeing family in 2019, ForeFlight now offers ForeFlight Mobile EFB and Military Flight Bag for pilots, ForeFlight Dispatch for flight planners, Sentry portable ADS-B receivers, and a range of additional integrated products and capabilities serving the needs of pilots and flight departments around the world.

ForeFlight has been recognized with numerous prestigious awards, including the Editors' Choice Award from FLYING Magazine for five separate years: 2011, 2012, 2013, 2023, and 2024. In 2023, ForeFlight also earned the FLYING Magazine Innovation Award, followed by the Readers' Choice Award in 2024. Additionally, ForeFlight was honored as the App of the Year by Aviation Consumer in 2011, and BuiltIn 2024 and 2025 best places to work.Why You Should Join:At ForeFlight, we know you want a rewarding career. To do that, you need challenging projects, a good work environment, and awesome coworkers. We believe in our employees, and we empower them to make a direct impact on our products and services messaging. We strive to provide ForeFlighters and their loved ones with a world-class benefits experience, focused on supporting their physical, financial, and emotional wellbeing. Our benefits package includes but not limited to the following:

  • Medical, dental, vision insurance with Employer paid health premiums
  • Open PTO Policy
  • 401(k) with up to 10% company matching and immediate vesting
  • 12 Weeks Paid Maternity Leave
  • 4 Weeks Paid Paternity Leave
  • Flight Training Rewards
  • Tuition Stipend

Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well market and business considerations: Summary Pay Range: $190,000-$220,000. This position is currently part of Boeing but is planned to transition to an independent company owned by Thoma Bravo, as part of a pending divestiture of the Digital Aviation Solutions organization. If you are selected for this role, your employment may initially be with Boeing (dependent on start date). Subject to final regulatory approvals and closing conditions, your employment may transfer to the divested business owned by Thoma Bravo at close. Jeppesen ForeFlight – EOE including Disability/Vets | Pay Transparency | E-Verify Participant

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