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About the Role

As Vice President of Accounting, you will play a critical role in scaling the finance organization and ensuring a robust foundation of financial controls, reporting, and operational excellence. This executive will oversee the Accounting, Accounts Payable, Payroll, and Tax teams—driving accuracy, efficiency, and compliance across all areas. You’ll be a trusted partner to the CFO and a core contributor to building scalable infrastructure in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.

• Lead the Accounting Function: Ensure timely, accurate financial reporting across monthly, quarterly, and annual close cycles in accordance with US GAAP.
• Manage Key Functions: Directly oversee Accounting, Accounts Payable, Payroll, and Tax teams, ensuring operational rigor and alignment.
• Build & Mentor Talent: Lead and develop a high-performing team, promoting a culture of ownership, accountability, and professional growth.
• Strengthen Internal Controls: Own SOX 404 compliance and ensure the integrity of financial systems, controls, and reporting processes.
• Drive Process Optimization: Identify opportunities for automation and improvement across accounting operations; partner with IT to implement scalable solutions.
• Audit & Compliance: Lead all external audit engagements and statutory filings across jurisdictions; ensure preparedness and transparency in all reviews.
• Technical Accounting & Policy: Own the adoption of new accounting standards; develop and maintain accounting policies and documentation.
• Cross-functional Partnership: Work closely with FP&A, Legal, and other stakeholders to support strategic decisions and maintain financial alignment across the company.
• Risk & Compliance: Monitor and proactively address financial risks; maintain adherence to evolving regulatory and compliance standards.
• Liaise with the Audit Committee and senior business leadership to ensure financial systems, processes, and internal controls support the company’s strategic goals and scale effectively with the business.

• Experience: 15+ years of progressive accounting leadership experience, with 5+ years in a senior leadership role. SaaS or high-growth technology company experience is required. Public company or IPO-prep experience strongly preferred.
• Technical Expertise: Deep knowledge of US GAAP, SOX, and technical accounting. Skilled in managing audits, implementing standards, and scaling accounting functions.
• Leadership: Demonstrated ability to lead distributed teams, build high-performing cultures, and influence across the organization.
• Strategic & Operational: Strong business acumen with the ability to think strategically while managing detailed operational execution.
• Cross-Functional Partner: Proven collaborator with experience partnering closely with FP&A, Legal, Tax, and IT teams.
• Education & Credentials: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field. CPA required.
• Preferred: Prior Big 4 public accounting experience; experience managing Payroll and Tax teams in a global environment.

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