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Global Accounting Director

DataDome

Skills

Required

  • EMEA
  • close timelines
  • controls
  • escalation
  • revenue recognition
  • contract modifications
  • commissions/cost capitalization
  • FX
  • leases
  • share-based payments
  • intercompany
  • PBC

Join DataDome, a leader in real-time bot and agent trust management. As the Global Accounting Director, you will lead the global accounting function, ensuring the integrity, accuracy, and compliance of the Group's financial records. You will manage a talented team, coordinate with external accounting partners, and act as the senior accounting leader for cross-functional stakeholders globally. This role requires strong technical judgment, operational excellence, and clear communication in English with international stakeholders and auditors.

Responsibilities

  • Set the operating rhythm and standards for global accounting, ensuring consistent execution across EMEA, US, and Singapore. Own the month-end and year-end close governance, including close timelines, review standards, quality controls, and escalation management.
  • Own and document key accounting positions and policies relevant to a global SaaS group (e.g., revenue recognition, contract modifications, commissions/cost capitalization, FX, leases, share-based payments, intercompany). Ensure appropriate application of local statutory requirements while maintaining consistent group reporting and management reporting principles.
  • Act as the primary point of contact for external auditors and advisors, owning audit planning, coordination, and delivery. Ensure audit readiness year-round through strong documentation, control evidence, and a disciplined PBC process.