Director of Accounting & Financial Planning in Austin, Texas at L7 INFORMATICS INC

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:

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 systemsEnsure accuracy, integrity, and timeliness of financial statements and reportingManage, develop and retain a team of accounting professionalsEstablish and enforce accounting policies in accordance with US GAAP, including ASC 606Lead all audit activities, including external audits and internal control readinessOversee tax compliance, including multi-state and federal requirementsDesign and implement scalable accounting processes, systems, and internal controlsProvide technical accounting guidance on complex transactions and business changesEvaluate and optimize financial systems (Sage Intacct, Bill.com, Expensify, etc.)

Financial Planning & Analysis

Own company-wide budgeting and forecasting processesLead development of financial models to support strategic planning and growth initiativesDeliver executive-level reporting, including board materials and KPI dashboardsProvide insights into business performance, profitability, and cost optimizationPartner with leadership on headcount planning, investment decisions, and resource allocationLead scenario planning and support key strategic initiatives

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting (required) or Finance10–12+ years of progressive experience in accounting and financeStrong technical accounting expertise (US GAAP, ASC 606 required)Proven experience leading accounting functions and managing auditsExperience owning or leading budgeting and forecasting processesDemonstrated ability to build and scale finance processes in a high-growth environmentStrong leadership skills with experience managing and developing teamsExcellent communication skills with the ability to influence executive stakeholders

Preferred Qualifications

CPA strongly preferredExperience in SaaS or software industryExperience with multi-entity and/or international operationsBackground in both public accounting and industry (ideal)Experience implementing or optimizing ERP/accounting systems

Success Metrics

Accurate, audit-ready financials delivered consistently and on timeStrong internal controls and successful audit outcomesForecast accuracy and quality of financial insightsScalable, efficient financial systems and processesFinance function maturity and team developmentExecutive 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 backgroundQuick conversation with someone from our talent teamA technical take home assignment (if applicable)Interviews with 2-3 members of the teamFinal 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