VP of Finance

VP Controller

Location : Midtown Manhattan (Hybrid; 2 days / week onsite)

Employment Type : Full-Time

Reports To : Chief Financial Officer

A 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 :

IND123

Required Experience :

Exec

Key Skills

Forecasting,Financial Services,GAAP,Accounting,IFRS,Regulatory Reporting,Financial Analysis,Financial Modeling,Budgeting,Financial Report Interpretation,Financial Management,Financial Planning

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1