SEC Accounting Leader

About the Company   At Future Secure AI, we're building something genuinely new — and we're looking for people bold enough to build it with us. We work at the frontier of AI, tackling big, real-world problems for global enterprises across multiple industries, armed with state-of-the-art technology and a culture that prizes courage, rigor, and relentless curiosity. Our BRAVER values aren't just words on a wall — they describe the kind of people we are and the standard we hold ourselves to every day. Our leadership team is entrepreneurial, experienced, and accessible, with an open-door policy that means you'll never be just a number here. We invest seriously in your growth because we know our success depends on yours. If you're ready to work alongside some of the brightest minds in the industry, push into uncharted territory, and do work that genuinely matters, Future Secure AI is the place for you.About the Role  Future Secure AI is seeking a seasoned and technically rigorous SEC Accounting Leader to join our headquarters in Austin, Texas. As the senior-most accounting leader in the company, you will own the full spectrum of public-company-grade financial reporting, technical accounting, and external audit management for a fast-moving, complex AI business. You will build and lead a high-performing accounting team, serve as the primary interface with external auditors, and partner closely with the CFO and legal counsel on all transactions, disclosures, and regulatory matters. This role is explicitly structured as a path to Chief Accounting Officer as the company scales toward and beyond a liquidity event.  Responsibilities  Own the preparation and filing of all SEC reports, including 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K, and proxy statements, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and alignment with GAAP and SEC disclosure requirements  Serve as principal liaison to external auditors (PCAOB-registered firm), managing audit and review cycles with efficiency and transparency, and lead SOX 404 compliance including design and maintenance of internal controls and deficiency remediation  Partner with Investor Relations and Legal on earnings releases, analyst communications, and registration statement preparation, including S-1 readiness where applicable  Author and maintain technical accounting memos on complex topics including ASC 606, ASC 340-40, ASC 718, ASC 842, ASC 805, and emerging areas specific to AI-based business models; serve as the company’s internal subject matter authority on US GAAP and IFRS  Oversee the monthly and quarterly close process, driving efficiency, accuracy, and continual reduction in close cycle time, including global consolidation across US and international entities  Partner with FP&A on management reporting, ensuring alignment between GAAP results and non-GAAP metrics used in board and investor materials  Build, mentor, and retain a world-class accounting team; define career ladders, set performance standards, and cultivate a culture of ownership and excellence  Drive ERP optimization and automation initiatives to scale accounting operations, and collaborate cross-functionally with Legal, Tax, Engineering, and Revenue Operations  Support due diligence and purchase price accounting for acquisitions, and advise on the accounting structuring of equity financings, secondary transactions, and SPAC or direct listing considerations  Minimum Qualifications  CPA license required  15+ years of progressive accounting experience combining Big Four public accounting and industry leadership  Demonstrated leadership preparing a company for public market readiness, including prior involvement in S-1 preparation, IPO, or SPAC transaction  Deep, hands-on expertise in SEC reporting: 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K preparation; SOX 404 compliance; and PCAOB audit management  Advanced technical accounting proficiency across ASC 606, ASC 718, ASC 842, ASC 805, ASC 815/480, and ASC 810  Prior experience as a controller, director of SEC reporting, or equivalent senior accounting leadership role at a technology or SaaS company  Strong track record managing Big Four auditor relationships and navigating complex audit cycles independently  Preferred Qualifications  Additional credentials such as CA, FCCA, or CMA  Experience supporting AI, SaaS, or cloud-based businesses with complex multi-element revenue arrangements  Familiarity with IFRS and international statutory reporting for global subsidiaries  ERP implementation experience (NetSuite, Workday, or similar)  Exposure to M&A integration, purchase price allocation, and post-acquisition accounting  Why Join Us?  A high-performance culture  State-of-the-art technology  Experience world-class leadership  Scale of impact and purpose  A competitive salary and a huge growth trajectory  Work with the best in the industry  Flexible work environment  Diversity and creativity  Disclaimer: We do not wish to be contacted by recruitment agencies. Our hiring process is managed in-house and the best way for candidates to express interest is by applying with your resume through our company website. Future Secure AI Privacy Policy At Future Secure AI, we are committed to protecting your privacy and adhering to the principles of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs) under the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth). Our Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, share, and protect your personal data when you visit our website at www.futuresecure.ai (the "Website") and use our services.