Director of Accounting & Financial Planning

Director of Accounting & Financial Planning

L7 INFORMATICS INC - 3.2

Austin, TX Job Details Full-time 7 hours ago Qualifications Financial forecasting ASC 606 Budget forecasting Bachelor's degree Accounting and finance experience Accounting standards Full Job Description L7 Informatics Director of Accounting & Financial Planning At L7 Informatics, Inc., our mission is to revolutionize scientific processes and data management to accelerate precision health across life sciences, healthcare, and nutrition value chains. Our end-to-end solutions and services enable researchers to make new genomics discoveries, precision therapeutics manufacturers to create higher fidelity therapies, health systems to provide superior diagnostics and standard of care, and precision agriculture to meet tomorrow's needs. The L7 culture is one of the biggest reasons why our people choose to stay. Our culture is driven by four core values:

Collaboration :

Listen empathetically to customers and colleagues. Seek first to understand. Actively listen with an open mind.

Innovation :

Inspire each other to think big, bring new ideas, imagine all possibilities. Maintain a safe to fail environment where all ideas are welcome & valued. Be vigilant in our pursuit of creative solutions.

Excel :

Strive for excellence in all we do. Elevate expectations and performance with every opportunity. Provide "best in class" product, customer service, employee experience.

Growth :

We recognize we don't know everything. Be courageous to ask the hard questions, give and receive respectful & actionable feedback. Invest in time for continuous learning and development. The most successful L7'ers are naturally persistent and resilient when it comes to solving problems and servicing our customers. They are full of grit, spunk and driven by our mission to make a positive impact on a very important industry that can improve healthcare for people around the world. Due to our continued growth, we are hiring,

Director of Accounting & Financial Planning Role Overview:

The Director of Accounting & Financial Planning will serve as a key leader within the finance team, owning the integrity of L7's financial operations while driving strategic financial planning and insight. This role is responsible for end-to-end accounting oversight, including close, compliance, and audit, while also leading forecasting, budgeting, and financial analysis to support executive decision-making. As a senior partner to the VP of Finance & Talent, this individual will play a critical role in scaling financial infrastructure, building processes, and developing a high-performing finance function. Key Responsibilities Accounting & Controllership Own and oversee the full financial cycle utilizing software solutions including Sage Intacct, Bill.com, Expensify ensuring quality control over transactions and related policies and systems Ensure accuracy, integrity, and timeliness of financial statements and reporting Manage, develop and retain a team of accounting professionals Establish and enforce accounting policies in accordance with US GAAP, including ASC 606 Lead all audit activities, including external audits and internal control readiness Oversee tax compliance, including multi-state and federal requirements Design and implement scalable accounting processes, systems, and internal controls Provide technical accounting guidance on complex transactions and business changes Evaluate and optimize financial systems (Sage Intacct, Bill.com, Expensify, etc.) Financial Planning & Analysis Own company-wide budgeting and forecasting processes Lead development of financial models to support strategic planning and growth initiatives Deliver executive-level reporting, including board materials and KPI dashboards Provide insights into business performance, profitability, and cost optimization Partner with leadership on headcount planning, investment decisions, and resource allocation Lead scenario planning and support key strategic initiatives Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Accounting (required) or Finance 10-12+ years of progressive experience in accounting and finance Strong technical accounting expertise (US

GAAP, ASC 606

required) Proven experience leading accounting functions and managing audits Experience owning or leading budgeting and forecasting processes Demonstrated ability to build and scale finance processes in a high-growth environment Strong leadership skills with experience managing and developing teams Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence executive stakeholders Preferred Qualifications CPA strongly preferred Experience in SaaS or software industry Experience with multi-entity and/or international operations Background in both public accounting and industry (ideal) Experience implementing or optimizing ERP/accounting systems Success Metrics Accurate, audit-ready financials delivered consistently and on time Strong internal controls and successful audit outcomes Forecast accuracy and quality of financial insights Scalable, efficient financial systems and processes Finance function maturity and team development Executive confidence in financial data and recommendations The (Typical) Hiring Process A phone call with one of our hiring managers to learn more about the role and your background Quick conversation with someone from our talent team A technical take home assignment (if applicable) Interviews with 2-3 members of the team Final interview with hiring manager Even if your experience and skills do not exactly match the job description, we value passion and curiosity and recognize that everyone comes with a unique background and perspective. If you're not sure if you meet the qualifications of this exact role, we encourage you to join our Talent Community on our career page so that we can consider you for the right role when it the need arises.

EOE STATEMENT

We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. Revised April 2026