VP Corporate Controller

We are seeking to hire an experienced professional for the role of Corporate Controller.  The role will be responsible for overseeing external and internal reporting technical accounting external audit and system improvements and more. This role requires critical thinking skills effective organizational and execution skills excellent written and verbal communication skills and a strong ability to build effective relationships across the company and across the globe. This role interacts with all levels of management and third parties across financial and operational projects and initiatives. The ideal candidate is a licensed CPA with a mix of Big4 and industry experience and solid experience in operations. The role will be key in moving processes from current state to bestinclass as seen in more mature companies.

This position will be based in our San Mateo headquarters and report to the VP Chief Accounting Officer and will be working in a hybrid model (3 days a week at the San Mateo office)

• Maintain and develop internal reporting to multiple internal stakeholders including the monthly close key financial and operational metrics
• Manage and develop SEC reporting technical accounting including acquisition accounting as well as accounting policies and procedures
• Maintain and develop internal control structures in collaboration with internal controls team
• Manage SOX compliance for areas of responsibility by establishing overseeing and maintaining financial controls and operational processes that balance control and risk management with flexibility inherent to staying nimble and fostering our entrepreneurial culture
• Oversee teams focused on transaction accounting payroll processing the close process and other financial controls.  Assure accuracy timeliness and conformity with professional standards and best practice in accordance with US GAAP
• Develop an independent empowered US team that will support and be supportive to Indian accounting team
• Drive process improvement activities to accelerate and enhance the company close cycle and transactional processes and support effective operational efficiencies
• Act as a thought partner to the CAO and a trusted partner of the CAO leadership team
• Special projects and assignments as needed

Qualifications :

Additional Information :

The targeted annual base salary range for this position is $287800 $359700 USD Bonus & Equity

Compensation is based on a variety of factors including but not limited to location experience jobrelated skills and level.

Freshworks offers multiple options for dental medical vision disability and life insurances. Equity ESPP flexible PTO flexible spending commuter benefits and wellness benefits are also offered. Freshworks also offers adoption and parental leave benefits.

Please note this is a hybrid role that requires an inoffice presence 3 days / week (TueThur)

At Freshworks we are creating a global workplace that enables everyone to find their true potential purpose and passion irrespective of their background gender race sexual orientation religion and ethnicity. We are committed to providing equal opportunity for all and believe that diversity in the workplace creates a more vibrant richer work environment that advances the goals of our employees communities and the business.

Remote Work : Employment Type :

Fulltime