Corporate Controller

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Corporate Controller based in the United States. This is a senior finance leadership role with an opportunity to take on broader responsibilities as the organization continues to grow. You will oversee financial reporting, accounting operations, close processes, tax activities, audits, and internal controls. The role combines hands-on accounting leadership with strategic partnership across finance and the wider business. You will help modernize accounting operations through automation, AI-enabled workflows, and improved systems and processes. The position also offers the opportunity to develop a distributed accounting team and strengthen operational discipline. You will work closely with senior leadership to translate financial information into clear insights and actionable recommendations. This fully remote role is suited to an experienced accounting professional who thrives in a growing, technology-oriented environment. Accountabilities - Own US financial reporting and ensure compliance with GAAP and established accounting policies. - Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual US financial close processes, improving accuracy, efficiency, timing, and accountability. - Manage consolidated GAAP audits and, as responsibilities expand, oversee consolidated statutory audits. - Oversee US tax operations, including federal, state and local income taxes and sales and use tax requirements. - Support FP&A activities, including budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis. - Maintain and continuously improve accounting systems, processes, policies, and internal controls. - Drive the adoption of AI-enabled workflows, automation, and exception-based accounting processes to reduce manual effort and improve efficiency. - Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure financial information and business operations are accurate and appropriately controlled.

- Progressively assume responsibility for global close activities, global tax operations, VAT and statutory reporting considerations, and multi-entity accounting. - Oversee cash forecasting, cash reporting, and treasury-related activities as the role expands. - Oversee global payroll processes and related controls and reporting accuracy. - Lead, mentor, and develop accounting team members while establishing clear expectations and accountability within a remote environment. - Own and strengthen the internal control environment, including control design, documentation, execution, monitoring, and remediation of identified gaps. - Partner with senior leadership through clear financial reporting, expectation setting, and strategic recommendations. - Take on additional finance and accounting responsibilities as business needs evolve. Requirements - Bachelor’s degree in accounting and an active Certified Public Accountant (CPA) qualification. - 5–10 years of corporate accounting experience, combined with 3–6 years of public accounting experience. - Strong expertise in SaaS revenue recognition and corporate tax matters, including income and sales and use taxes. - Experience administering or working extensively with NetSuite ERP. - Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial reporting tools. - Strong technical accounting judgment and the ability to move comfortably between detailed account analysis and broader business priorities. - Experience working in a global, multi-entity environment involving statutory reporting, intercompany transactions, and foreign currency considerations. - Demonstrated ability to lead financial close processes, identify bottlenecks, and implement improvements. - Strong internal-control mindset, including experience documenting processes, designing controls, and resolving audit findings.