Job Overview
Job description
- Salary:
- USD 2,500 - 3,200 per month
- Location:
- Kenya, Morocco, South Africa
- Work arrangement:
- On-site
Role Summary
Join Hire Hangar and work with fast-growing global companies while building a long-term career.
- Job Title: Senior Technical Accountant
- Location | Remote
- Time Zone | US Time Zones (EST–PST)
We are seeking a senior-level Technical Accountant with hands-on US GAAP experience to join a growing finance team. This is not a general accounting role — we need someone who has directly prepared or reviewed lease accounting under ASC 842 and supported 409A valuations and stock-based compensation. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, technically strong, and comfortable serving as a primary point of contact for external auditors on complex accounting areas. Reports into US-based finance leadership.
Tools & Technology
- NetSuite, SAP, Oracle, or QuickBooks
- Excel
Google Workspace
- Slack, Zoom, and other remote collaboration tools
Please NOTE
It is crucial that you complete the application form in full. As part of the application process, you will be required to record a video. If your application is successful, you will receive an email confirming next steps—the video is the first step of the interview process. If you do not record a video, we will not be able to consider you for ANY open roles
We connect top talent with vetted employers, competitive pay, and real growth opportunities.
Responsibilities
- Own lease accounting under ASC 842 - classification, ROU asset and liability schedules, modifications, remeasurements, and related disclosures
- Support 409A valuation processes - coordinate with valuation providers, prepare supporting data (cap table, financials, comparable inputs), and review draft reports
- Prepare and record stock-based compensation entries under ASC 718, and maintain equity-related schedules
- Manage month-end and year-end close, including journal entries, accruals, reconciliations, and close checklists
- Prepare technical accounting memos and audit-ready documentation for complex transactions
- Serve as primary contact for external auditors on lease and equity accounting areas
- Assist with US GAAP financial statement preparation and disclosures
Requirements
- 5+ years of accounting experience, with at least 2 years in US GAAP environments
- Direct, demonstrable ASC 842 experience (implementation or ongoing compliance, not theoretical) (non-negotiable)
- Exposure to 409A valuations and/or ASC 718 stock-based compensation accounting
- Public accounting background (Big Four or large regional firm) or experience at a US company or startup
- Advanced English (C1+), comfortable in daily communication with US stakeholders
- Strong Excel skills and proficiency in a major ERP (NetSuite, SAP, Oracle, or QuickBooks)
- Must have prior remote work experience, be fluent with remote collaboration tools and platforms (such as Slack, Zoom, Google Workspace, Asana, or similar), and have ideally worked with US or UK-based companies. Applications without this experience will not be considered.
Preferred Qualifications
- Significant overlap with US business hours
- Experience supporting audits end-to-end alongside external auditors
- Prior experience at a startup or fast-growing company
About the Company
Meaningful Engagement: Move beyond a script-driven call center approach—truly connect with clients, understand their needs, and help them access the right resources.
Flexible Work Style: Benefit from a part-time structure that allows for personal flexibility while still meeting crucial response times.
Ongoing Training: Learn in-demand tools.
Team Culture: Collaborate with a supportive group that values curiosity, empathy, and genuine care for client outcomes.
To Apply
Please send your resume or CV. We look forward to hearing from you!
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability status.
We connect top talent with vetted employers, competitive pay, and real growth opportunities.
- Role:
- Senior Techincal Accountant
- Job Type:
- Contractor
Company profile

Hire Hangar
hirehangar.comHire Hangar is a recruiting company that combines AI infrastructure with experienced recruiters to place global operators in operations, sales, engineering, finance, support and marketing roles, with a focus on SaaS companies. It aims to give employers access to the top 1% of global talent, using recruiters with local market knowledge and keeping hiring decisions with people rather than AI. Through its careers platform, candidates can apply for remote marketing, sales, advisory, consulting and project roles at US companies ranging from startups to established firms.