VP Controller
Location: Midtown Manhattan (Hybrid; 2 days/week onsite)
Employment Type: Full-TimeReports To: Chief Financial OfficerA fast-growing global SaaS technology company is seeking a VP Controller to lead its accounting and financial operations. This executive role is responsible for ensuring financial accuracy operational discipline and scalable accounting processes to support continued growth and innovation.Position Overview:
The VP Controller will oversee all aspects of accounting reporting compliance and controlsensuring timely accurate and transparent financial results that drive executive decision-making. The ideal candidate is both hands-on and strategic with experience optimizing a SaaS business model at a public or scaled private company. This leader will modernize systems democratize KPIs and foster a culture of accountability and partnership across Finance FP&A and Operations.Key Responsibilities:- Oversee all accounting functions including general ledger consolidation revenue recognition accounts payable and payroll
- Drive monthly and quarterly close processes focusing on accuracy predictability and continuous improvement toward a 5-day close target
- Ensure full compliance with GAAP internal controls and audit readiness
- Partner with FP&A to ensure forecast alignment variance analysis and clear financial storytelling for executive leadership
- Design and maintain a robust internal control environment balancing speed with discipline
- Identify and implement process improvements and automation to reduce risk and improve efficiency
- Lead ERP and financial system optimization to enhance data accuracy and cross-functional reporting
- Oversee cash management AP operations and vendor payment processes with a disciplined focus on liquidity
- Develop policies and payment cycles that support timely vendor payments and safeguard company cash flow
- Lead mentor and scale a high-performing accounting team in a fast-paced high-change environment
- Assess team structure identify capability gaps and optimize for future growth
- Promote a culture of accountability transparency and partnership across Finance and business functions
- Establish and communicate KPIs such as days-to-close DPO forecast accuracy and audit readiness
- Translate financial insights into actionable recommendations for senior leadership
- Serve as a trusted advisor to the CFO and executive team balancing compliance with business agility
Qualifications:- 15 years of progressive accounting leadership experience including as a Controller or Senior Controller in a high-growth SaaS or technology environment
- CPA required; Big 4 or top-tier audit background strongly preferred
- Proven success leading and scaling accounting functions globally ideally across multiple entities or regions
- Experience with transfer pricing shortening close cycles strengthening internal controls and driving ERP/system transformation
- Deep understanding of GAAP revenue recognition (ASC 606) and SaaS accounting best practices
- Strong partnership skills; able to work cross-functionally with FP&A Legal and Operations
- Known for balancing a builders mindset with financial disciplineable to implement structure without slowing innovation
IND123
Required Experience:
Exec
VP ControllerLocation: Midtown Manhattan (Hybrid; 2 days/week onsite)Employment Type: Full-TimeReports To: Chief Financial OfficerA fast-growing global SaaS technology company is seeking a VP Controller to lead its accounting and financial operations. This executive role is responsible for ensuring ...
VP Controller
Location: Midtown Manhattan (Hybrid; 2 days/week onsite)
Employment Type: Full-TimeReports To: Chief Financial OfficerA fast-growing global SaaS technology company is seeking a VP Controller to lead its accounting and financial operations. This executive role is responsible for ensuring financial accuracy operational discipline and scalable accounting processes to support continued growth and innovation.Position Overview:
The VP Controller will oversee all aspects of accounting reporting compliance and controlsensuring timely accurate and transparent financial results that drive executive decision-making. The ideal candidate is both hands-on and strategic with experience optimizing a SaaS business model at a public or scaled private company. This leader will modernize systems democratize KPIs and foster a culture of accountability and partnership across Finance FP&A and Operations.Key Responsibilities:- Oversee all accounting functions including general ledger consolidation revenue recognition accounts payable and payroll
- Drive monthly and quarterly close processes focusing on accuracy predictability and continuous improvement toward a 5-day close target
- Ensure full compliance with GAAP internal controls and audit readiness
- Partner with FP&A to ensure forecast alignment variance analysis and clear financial storytelling for executive leadership
- Design and maintain a robust internal control environment balancing speed with discipline
- Identify and implement process improvements and automation to reduce risk and improve efficiency
- Lead ERP and financial system optimization to enhance data accuracy and cross-functional reporting
- Oversee cash management AP operations and vendor payment processes with a disciplined focus on liquidity
- Develop policies and payment cycles that support timely vendor payments and safeguard company cash flow
- Lead mentor and scale a high-performing accounting team in a fast-paced high-change environment
- Assess team structure identify capability gaps and optimize for future growth
- Promote a culture of accountability transparency and partnership across Finance and business functions
- Establish and communicate KPIs such as days-to-close DPO forecast accuracy and audit readiness
- Translate financial insights into actionable recommendations for senior leadership
- Serve as a trusted advisor to the CFO and executive team balancing compliance with business agility
Qualifications:- 15 years of progressive accounting leadership experience including as a Controller or Senior Controller in a high-growth SaaS or technology environment
- CPA required; Big 4 or top-tier audit background strongly preferred
- Proven success leading and scaling accounting functions globally ideally across multiple entities or regions
- Experience with transfer pricing shortening close cycles strengthening internal controls and driving ERP/system transformation
- Deep understanding of GAAP revenue recognition (ASC 606) and SaaS accounting best practices
- Strong partnership skills; able to work cross-functionally with FP&A Legal and Operations
- Known for balancing a builders mindset with financial disciplineable to implement structure without slowing innovation
IND123
Required Experience:
Exec
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