What are the responsibilities and job description for the Global Corporate Controller (Venture Backed SaaS) - 26683 position at Daley And Associates, LLC.?
International Corporate Controller - Boston MA - SaaS
Our team is working with a leading venture funded SaaS company looking to hire a Global Corporate Controller to their growing team. The Global Controller will be responsible for all accounting, financial reporting, tax and compliance for the Company. You will lead the day-to-day accounting activities and play a critical role in optimizing financial performance and driving strategic decision-making with leadership and various stakeholders. Ideally, the candidate coming in will have experience with IFRS reporting & working with international teams.
Responsibilities:
Our team is working with a leading venture funded SaaS company looking to hire a Global Corporate Controller to their growing team. The Global Controller will be responsible for all accounting, financial reporting, tax and compliance for the Company. You will lead the day-to-day accounting activities and play a critical role in optimizing financial performance and driving strategic decision-making with leadership and various stakeholders. Ideally, the candidate coming in will have experience with IFRS reporting & working with international teams.
Responsibilities:
- Lead, mentor and manage a high-performing global team, ensuring team members are aligned with global accounting policies and best practices
- Oversee global accounting operations and monthly/quarter/annual close processes , ensuring compliance with US GAAP and local country-specific standards (e.g., IFRS, local tax regulations)
- Review and approve financial reports for management, board of directors, and other key stakeholders, ensuring reports are clear, insightful, and accurate
- Manage the financial statement audit process, liaising with external auditors for successful completion by agreed upon deadlines
- Oversee the correct application of revenue recognition principles under ASC 606 for subscription-based revenue streams and other SaaS-related income
- Working with the sales and legal teams to ensure that all contracts are reviewed for proper revenue recognition, considering subscription terms, performance obligations, and any variable considerations
- Provide strategic guidance and insights on revenue recognition matters to the finance team and senior leadership
- Oversee the development, implementation, and monitoring of internal controls to ensure the integrity of the global financial reporting process, focusing on risk mitigation and compliance
- Oversee global tax compliance, ensuring timely and accurate filing of tax returns in all jurisdictions
- Work closely with external tax advisors to ensure that all tax positions, including VAT/GST, income tax, and transfer pricing, are properly addressed
- Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance (required)
- CPA strongly preferred
- 10 years of progressive experience in accounting or finance preferably in high growth B2B SaaS
- Experience in global or multinational environments is highly desirable, including familiarity with international accounting standards and cross-border financial regulations
- Strong knowledge of financial principles, practices, and regulations (e.g., IFRS, GAAP, Loal GAAP).
- Strong leadership skills with experience managing and mentoring global teams
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for collaboration with global teams and senior executives
- High proficiency in Excel and other financial tools, with the ability to analyze large data sets and generate reports
- Experience with systems & tools such as ADP, Expensify, Tipalti, Salesforce, Cradle and Carta
- Experience with ERP implementation and driving systemic automation.
