Technical Accounting Director
About Us
Legora is on a mission: to redefine how legal work gets done. From the very start we have been very clear about the fact that we are not building a solution for lawyers, we are building it with them, because it is the only way to make sure it gets done the right way; working side-by-side every step of the way.
Our AI-native workspace empowers legal professionals not just to work faster - but to ask better questions, unlock new insights. Every day, we push the boundaries of legal tech to make complex processes smarter, faster, and more human. From thousands of documents analysed in minutes to intelligent workflows designed in collaboration with leading practices, we’re turning possibility into reality.
Today we are trusted by global firms like Cleary Gottlieb, Goodwin, Bird & Bird and Linklaters in over 40 countries, but we have no plans on stopping here. We ship fast, we iterate effectively, and we scale rapidly - not by accident, but by design.
When you join Legora, you become part of a team that believes "good enough" isn’t good enough and that the way to win is together, by empowering lawyers to do their best work with technology that truly understands them. If you’re excited by building from first principles, working with exceptional people, and accelerating change in a high-stakes, high-impact domain—then this is the moment and the place.
We’re not just shaping the future of legal tech — we’re defining it. Ready to join us in building the intelligent future of law?
We’re hiring a Technical Accounting Director to build and scale a best-in-class financial reporting function. You’ll sit close to Finance leadership and operate at the center of our most complex accounting, reporting, and disclosure decisions—turning technical complexity into clear, audit-ready output.
This is a senior, high-impact leadership role with real ownership. You’ll set the direction for technical accounting and external reporting, partner closely with cross-functional leaders, and help define how financial information is prepared, reviewed, and communicated as the company scales.
What You Will Be Doing
You’ll work closely with Accounting, FP&A, Tax, Legal, and Investor Relations to lead high-quality financial reporting and build scalable, repeatable processes. From close through external reporting, you’ll own outcomes while raising the bar on rigor, clarity, and efficiency.
More than that, we believe you will thrive by taking ownership of:
Owning end-to-end financial statements and disclosures, including GAAP financials, footnotes, rollforwards, tie-outs, and supporting schedules
Leading external audit strategy and execution, serving as the primary point of contact for auditors and driving high-quality, on-time delivery
Overseeing complex technical accounting areas, including stock-based compensation, business combinations, leases, capitalized software, and other judgment-heavy estimates
Leading technical accounting research and review of memos to support accounting conclusions, disclosures, and policy decisions
Driving SEC and public-company reporting readiness, including building processes and documentation to support future 10-Q, 10-K, and other filings
Partnering with FP&A, Legal, and Investor Relations to align financial results, KPIs, and materials for leadership, board, and external stakeholders
Translating complex accounting matters into clear disclosures, executive-level narratives, and decision-ready communications
Designing and scaling reporting processes, controls, and automation to improve accuracy, efficiency, and audit readiness
Supporting M&A activity, including due diligence, purchase accounting, and post-transaction integration
Leading and mentoring team members, setting standards for technical excellence, accountability, and continuous improvement
What You Bring
You’re a seasoned accounting leader who pairs deep technical expertise with strong judgment and a hands-on mindset. You’re comfortable operating in ambiguity, enjoy owning complex decisions, and know how to move from technical detail to strategic clarity.
More than that, we believe you will bring:
10+ years of progressive accounting experience, including significant technical accounting and financial reporting leadership
Experience from a technology and/or scale-up start-up environment
Deep expertise in U.S. GAAP and hands-on experience preparing and reviewing audited financial statements and disclosures
Proven experience leading external audits and delivering high-quality, audit-ready reporting in high-growth environments
Experience supporting public-company readiness, SEC reporting, or operating within a SOX-compliant environment
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex accounting topics to senior leaders and non-technical partners
A high degree of ownership, accountability, and comfort leading through change
CPA required
Nice to Have
While not required, we think this role could be an especially strong fit if you’ve helped scale accounting and reporting functions through periods of rapid growth or major financial milestones.
More than that, we’d be excited if you bring:
Big 4 public accounting experience
Experience supporting IPO readiness or operating as a public company
Exposure to M&A, including due diligence and purchase accounting
Experience with financial reporting and ERP systems (e.g., Workiva, Oracle)
Interest in leveraging automation, systems, and AI to improve reporting quality and scalability
What's in it for you:
Competitive package: Comprehensive salary, benefits, and tools for success.
Meaningful work: Your efforts shape how thousands of lawyers use AI daily.
In-person environment: New York City, Chicago, Denver, and Houston office designed for ambitious builders.
Benefits & Perks: We invest in our people with a comprehensive, thoughtfully designed benefits package:
Medical, Dental & VisionMultiple medical plan options through Aetna and Kaiser Permanente
HSA or Healthcare FSA (based on plan selection)
Dental plans via MetLife
Vision coverage through VSP Vision Care
Family Support
Generous parental leave
Free access to Maven Clinic
Dependent Care FSA
Free One Medical membership for employees and dependents
Additional Perks
Pre-tax commuter benefits
Life Insurance + STD/LTD
401(K) with generous company match
Unlimited PTO
Robust voluntary benefits, including identity protection (via Aura), legal coverage through MetLife, pet savings programs, and more
Legora is an Equal Opportunity Employer
At Legora, we believe great teams are built on diversity of thought and experience. We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer and committed to creating an inclusive, high-performance culture where everyone can do their best work. We welcome people of all backgrounds and don’t discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.