Chief Accountant
ABOUT FIREGROUP TECHNOLOGY
FireGroup envisions and strives to shape a world where e-commerce is easy, effective, and sustainable. Since our founding in 2016, we have specialized in providing a comprehensive portfolio of category-leading SaaS products for the global e-commerce market, including online store development, store management, sales & marketing automation, and almost every aspect of running an online business. After almost a decade in the market, we are loved by over 450,000 merchants and enterprises across 175+ countries and highly trusted by our globally renowned partners such as Shopify, BigCommerce, WooCommerce, Google, Meta, Tiktok, and Amazon.
As we continue on our development path, we relentlessly overcome challenges to develop innovative products that comprehensively and effectively solve problems in e-commerce, making online business easy and sustainable for everyone. Together, we aspire to build a future in which FireGroup emerges as a global leader in e-commerce innovation, offering world-class products trusted by industry experts around the world.
Why to build your career with us
- Make your impact globally on hundreds of thousands of merchants’ success
- Develop your skills in a fast-paced and highly competitive SaaS market
- Create and grow continuously among passionate talents with growth mindsets
Responsibilities
About the Chief Accountant role
As a Chief Accountant, you'll lead our accounting operations and drive financial excellence across our growing SaaS organization. This strategic role combines traditional accounting leadership with specialized expertise in SaaS revenue recognition, treasury management, and government relations. The ideal candidate will be a detail-oriented financial professional with deep understanding of subscription-based business models and regulatory compliance.
What you will be responsible for:
Accounting Leadership & Operations
- Oversee all accounting functions including general ledger, accounts payable/receivable, and financial reporting
- Ensure accurate and timely preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements
- Develop and maintain robust internal controls and accounting procedures
Lead month-end and year-end closing processes
- Manage and mentor the accounting team, fostering professional development
- Coordinate with external auditors and ensure compliance with GAAP/IFRS standards
SaaS Revenue Management
- Manage revenue scenarios including multi-element arrangements, contracts, and billings
- Oversee billing operations and subscription lifecycle management
- Develop revenue forecasting models and analytics for recurring revenue streams
- Collaborate with Sales and Customer Success teams on contract terms and revenue implications
Treasury Management
- Manage cash flow planning, forecasting, and optimization
- Oversee banking relationships and treasury operations
- Implement and maintain cash management policies and procedures
- Monitor and manage foreign exchange risk for international operations
- Coordinate financing activities and investor relations support
- Ensure optimal working capital management
Government Relations & Compliance
- Serve as primary liaison with tax authorities and regulatory bodies
- Manage all tax compliance including income tax, sales tax, and international tax obligations
- Handle government audits, inquiries, and correspondence
- Ensure compliance with local, state, federal, and international regulations
- Stay current on changing tax laws and regulations affecting SaaS businesse
Strategic Support
- Provide financial analysis and insights to support business decision-making
- Participate in budgeting and forecasting processes
- Support M&A activities and due diligence processes
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams on process improvements and system implementations
Qualifications
Education & Certifications
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
- Chief Accountant certification required
Experience
- 6+ years of progressive accounting experience, with at least 3 years in a senior accounting role
- Experience with treasury management and cash flow optimization
- Proven track record in tax compliance and government relations
- Big 4 accounting firm experience a plus
Technical Skills
- Expert knowledge of VAS/IFRS accounting principles
- Proficiency in Accounting systems (Misa, Odoo, etc.)
- Advanced Excel skills and financial modeling capabilities
- Experience with SaaS-specific tools (billing platforms, subscription management systems)
- Knowledge of tax software and compliance tools
Core Competencies
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Leadership and team management experience
- Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills
- Ability to work in fast-paced, dynamic environment
- Cross-functional collaboration and relationship building
- Strategic thinking and business acumen
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with international accounting and multi-currency operations
- Knowledge of SaaS metrics and KPIs (ARR, MRR, churn, LTV, CAC)
- Project management experience
- Experience with accounting system implementations
Benefits
We believe that motivation & personality of the employees are the only shortcut to the promotion of the corporate and contributions to the society. We will try our best to create a corporate environment where all employees can realize their dreams and goals.
Featured benefits include:
- Have opportunity to work with global merchants and join the dynamic, young and friendly project team; stable career path;
- Attractive salary based on skills and experience; 13th month salary & seniority bonus; Employee’s marriage, maternity bonus; Birthday voucher gift;
- Annual salary review;
- Premium Healthcare, annual health check;
- Regular technical seminar & external/ internal training courses;
- Providing free coffee, tea & snack;
- Internal engagement events: Team-building; Town-hall, birthday gift voucher, mid-autumn, new year and kick-off parties, yearly company trip;
- FireGroup Sports Clubs: Running, Football, Badminton, etc;
- Laptop/ PC/ Monitor are provided.
Contacts
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