Senior Director of Assistant Controller

Join ThredUp, a leading online resale platform, as the Senior Director, Assistant Controller. In this critical leadership role, you will shape the financial foundation of the company, oversee global accounting functions, and drive accounting transformation and AI innovation. You will also act as an executive business partner, direct external audit and regulatory relationships, and develop and mentor future leaders. This position offers a competitive salary, stock options, flexible PTO, and a range of benefits.

• Oversee global month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close, financial reporting, and balance sheet governance while continuing to build a highly scalable, audit-ready accounting function.
• Serve as the technical accounting expert on complex matters (including ASC 606, ASC 842, ASC 718, and ASC 350-40) and provide key oversight for SEC reporting support.
• Execute the long-term roadmap for close acceleration, ERP optimization, process automation, and the integration of AI-enabled workflows.

• Industry experience within high-growth e-commerce, consumer marketplace, retail, logistics, or consumer products organizations is strongly preferred
• Deep technical expertise in U.S. GAAP, SEC reporting, PCAOB standards, Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX), and internal controls
• Strong technical accounting knowledge across revenue recognition, lease accounting, stock-based compensation, software capitalization, and inventory accounting
• Transformational leadership style, with exceptional cross-functional influence, executive presence, and a strategic systems-thinking mindset
• Active Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license and a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (Big Four public accounting experience strongly preferred)
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• Tech-forward & AI-minded approach, with demonstrated enthusiasm or experience evaluating and implementing automation and AI-enabled tools to streamline operations
• 15+ years of progressive accounting experience, including significant public company leadership and at least 7 years managing and developing high-performing accounting teams
• Hands-on ERP & systems experience, including required proficiency in NetSuite and advanced Excel/Google Sheets (experience with FloQast, Workiva, Coupa, or Equity Edge is a plus)