Chief Accounting Officer

From Fivetran’s founding until now, our mission has remained the same : to make access to data as simple and reliable as electricity. With Fivetran, customer data arrives in their warehouses, canonical and ready to query, with no engineering or maintenance required. We’re proud that more organizations continue to leverage our technology every day to become truly data-driven.

About the Role

Fivetran is seeking a highly technical, detail-oriented, and strategic Chief Accounting Officer (CAO) to lead our global accounting, controllership, and tax organization. Reporting directly to the CFO, the CAO will be a critical member of the Finance leadership team, responsible for ensuring financial integrity, compliance, and scalable operations across our high-growth SaaS business.

The ideal candidate has guided a tech company through public company readiness, bringing hands‑on expertise in enterprise software accounting, revenue recognition, and order‑to‑cash complexities, with a foundation in Big 4 audit. This is a high‑impact leadership role requiring technical mastery, operational excellence, and a strong focus on process automation and team development.

This is a full‑time position based in our Oakland office. Our hybrid work model offers a blend of remote flexibility and in‑person collaboration, including two days in the office each week to connect and build as a team.

What You’ll Do

Global Accounting & Controllership Leadership

• Lead and scale the global accounting, tax, payroll, and controllership functions.
• Oversee the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and alignment with internal and external reporting requirements.
• Oversee equity accounting, tax accounting, and other complex technical areas

Technical & Strategic Accounting

Governance, Risk & Controls

Operational Excellence

Leadership & Operational Transformation

Skills We’re Looking For

Perks and Benefits

Oakland Pay Range $325,000 — $400,000 USD

We are committed to ensuring that all candidates have an equal opportunity to participate in our interview process. If you require accommodations at any stage of the process due to a disability, medical condition, or any other circumstance, please don’t hesitate to submit your request by filling out this form. We will work with you to provide reasonable accommodations to facilitate your participation and ensure a fair and accessible interview experience. Your request and any information provided will be kept confidential and will not impact your candidacy. We look forward to hearing from you and accommodating your needs to the best of our ability.

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