VP, Global Controller

About the role

This executive leadership position is responsible for shaping and elevating a global finance organization during a period of transformation and growth. Reporting to senior leadership, the VP, Global Controller will oversee worldwide accounting operations, financial reporting, compliance, technical accounting, and audit functions.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the global monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close process, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and timely reporting.
• Oversee all aspects of financial reporting, including executive, lender, and management reporting packages.
• Own technical accounting functions such as revenue recognition, ASC 606 compliance, contract asset management, deferred revenue accounting, and SSP allocation methodologies.
• Manage lender compliance reporting, quarterly compliance certificates, covenant calculations, and relationships with lending institutions.
• Direct external audit engagements and statutory audits across multiple international jurisdictions.
• Provide treasury‑related accounting oversight, including cash reporting, banking controls, account governance, and financial risk management.
• Develop, mentor, and scale global accounting teams across North America, EMEA, and APAC.
• Partner with Finance, Tax, Revenue Operations, and executive leadership to improve order‑to‑cash processes and optimize financial systems.
• Drive continuous‑improvement initiatives focused on automation, system optimization, process standardization, and close‑cycle acceleration.

Required profile

• 15+ years of progressive experience in accounting or finance, including leadership of global teams.
• Strong executive presence with the ability to influence senior stakeholders.
• Deep expertise in technical accounting standards and regulatory compliance.
• Proven track record of delivering operational excellence and process improvement.

Required skills

• ASC 606 revenue recognition
• Technical accounting
• Contract asset management
• Deferred revenue accounting
• SSP allocation methodologies
• Lender compliance reporting
• Covenant calculations
• External audit coordination
• Statutory audit management
• Treasury accounting oversight
• Cash reporting
• Banking controls
• Financial risk management
• Order‑to‑cash process improvement
• Financial systems optimization
• Automation of accounting processes
• Process standardization
• Close‑cycle acceleration