VP Controller opportunity - late-stage VC-backed Enterprise SaaS company - San Jose/ Hybrid! (#33844)

We are looking for a dynamic Accounting leader who enjoys driving excellence across processes, systems, and people. The ideal candidate will have demonstrated success leading process improvements and developing a high-caliber accounting team in hypergrowth environment with a scaling SaaS company. Amazing opportunity to take a leadership role with a company driving toward an IPO.

What you'll do:

• Manage the daily accounting operations to include revenue recognition, accounts payable, accounts receivable, fixed assets, payroll, and operational cash management.
• Ensure consistent implementation of corporate accounting principles and procedures in full compliance with US GAAP.
• Own the financial close process and all associated processes and reporting to deliver accurate and timely results to the organization to facilitate critical decision-making.
• Responsible for monthly financial close including detailed analysis and reconciliation of all general ledger accounts.
• Timely preparation of financial statements and supporting schedules. Build IPO-ready reporting processes for SEC reporting and Sarbanes- Oxley compliance.
• Create, review, update and enhance the Company’s accounting policies and procedures as well as monitoring their consistent application.
• Administration of the company system of internal controls and financial systems.
• Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local corporate income, payroll, and other applicable taxes and licenses.
• Manage and own year-end financial audits (Big 4 PCAOB) and other financial compliance reviews as necessary.
• Primary liaison for Company’s audit relationships to ensure compliance with business, regulatory and reporting requirements.
• Partner with the VP FP&A to ensure coordination of timely publishing of metrics, forecasts, and budgets.

If you have some or all of the following, please apply:

• CPA with BS/BA in Accounting/Finance, or a related field of study from an accredited college or university; MBA a plus.
• Minimum 12 years of accounting experience preferably within the software/SaaS industry environment. Experience with ASC 605 and 606 is highly desirable.
• Working knowledge of ASC 606, ASC 718, FIN 48
• At least 3 years of accounting experience at a senior designation, leadership, or management level, preferably in a software or technology-based environment, including leadership experience.
• Expert knowledge of General Ledger, consolidations, month-end close process, revenue, technical accounting, SEC/ financial reporting, and GAAP.
• Strong, analytical communication (verbal and written), project management, and business partnering skills.
• Ability to manage the deployment of new software/accounting systems.
• Big 4 CPA organizations experience a plus.
• IPO/public company experience is a significant plus.

DeWinter Group and Maris Consulting is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We post pay scales which are based on our client pay ranges. DeWinter, Maris, and our clients have the right to modify the requirements of the role which can impact the pay ranges posted.