Director, Accounting Transformation & Controls

Altana is the network for trusted trade. Our AI-powered product network empowers governments and businesses to build a more resilient and secure global economy while keeping trade flowing. The Opportunity at Altana We are looking for a sharp, hands-on Director of Accounting to transform our team leading the implementation of agentic AI based solutions to increase the accuracy of the company’s accounting and reporting capabilities. In this role, you will manage and quarterback the monthly closing process, streamline our internal accounting processes end-to-end including procure-to-pay and quote-to-cash. You will work cross-functionally with teams across the company and be a key driver of financial accuracy, reporting transparency, process efficiency, and operational scale. This role reports directly to Altana's Controller. Your Role Transformation & Controls Embed AI solutions into workflows on a regular basis. Complete and maintain SOX risk assessments as the Company grows and scales. Build the framework for SOX readiness workstreams, leveraging agentic AI solutions including journal entry automation, transaction matching, and flux analysis. Implement integrations across the company’s suite of software to streamline reporting. NetSuite Administration & Month – End Close Optimization Serve as the internal NetSuite expert, managing workflows, saved searches, and reporting. Partner with IT and Finance leadership to support system upgrades, integrations, and new module implementations as the Company scales. Ensure data integrity and build scalable processes that grow with the business and accelerate month-end close accuracy and utility. Lead the identification of control gaps and work cross-functionally to remediate findings and strengthen control environment. Streamline allocations across verticals and transaction types through a systematic and automated process. Team Leadership Manage and develop a lean, high-performing accounting team, setting clear priorities and fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement. Adapt quickly to shifting business needs and lead the team through change with clarity and confidence. Serve as the primary point of contact for external and internal auditors, coordinating requests, preparing documentation, and managing timelines to ensure smooth audit cycles. Procure-to-Pay (P2P) Own the P2P cycle from vendor onboarding and purchase order management through invoice processing and payment execution. Partner closely with Procurement, Operations, and Legal to streamline approval workflows and ensure policy compliance. Identify and implement process improvements that reduce cycle times and increase visibility across the P2P function. Quote-to-Cash Collaborate with Sales, Customer Success, and other stakeholders to resolve billing discrepancies and support a seamless customer experience. Automate our billing process by supporting the integration from our CRM to our ERP and billing system. Administer the customer billing system implementation, ensuring invoices are accurate, timely, and aligned with contract terms. Maintain billing system configurations, user access, and documentation. You Have 8+ years of progressive accounting experience, with at least 2 years in a management or team lead role. Strong NetSuite proficiency (3+ years preferred; report customization and saved search experience strongly preferred). Experience leading a monthly close process and managing multiple stakeholders on the accounting team and cross functionally to hit close deadlines. Proven experience owning procure-to-pay workflows in a cross-functional environment. Experience managing or administering a customer billing system. Comfortable in a fast-paced, high-growth environment where priorities can shift quickly. Strong communicator who can translate financial concepts for non-finance stakeholders. Experience with Tools such as Navan, Tipalti, and / or Floqast preferred. BA/BS in Accounting or Finance; CPA requ…