Corporate Controller

Overview

The Corporate Controller reports directly to the CFO and serves as a hands-on leader within the Finance and Accounting team. This role oversees accounting operations in the US and Malaysia, supporting subscription sales across more than 70 countries. Responsibilities include managing financial transactions, reporting, and compliance functions.

A key focus is leading the accounting for a recent corporate carveout, including establishing accounting and transaction reporting systems. This involves building a high-performance team, implementing systems such as NetSuite, Zone Advanced Billing, and Salesforce, and developing reporting and analytics to support data-driven decision-making.

The Corporate Controller collaborates closely with senior leadership to establish accounting policies, ensure internal controls, and maintain books and records in accordance with US GAAP. This role leads technical accounting research, coordinates external audits, manages tax filings, mentors the accounting team, and interacts extensively with senior management and private equity owners.

Responsibilities

• Lead all accounting functions for operations in the US and Malaysia
• Manage the carve-out process, including financial system implementation, purchase accounting, and transition service agreement operations
• Act as a strategic business partner to senior leadership by providing financial insights and recommendations
• Ensure timely and accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and disclosures compliant with US GAAP and multinational statutory requirements
• Implement best practices across accounting, revenue recognition, procure-to-pay, invoice-to-collection, payroll, fixed assets, reconciliations, and financial reporting globally
• Lead systems implementation and develop infrastructure for standalone company operations, including internal controls
• Oversee the annual consolidated audit process, coordinating with external auditors and internal teams
• Manage month-end close and consolidation processes; collaborate with FP&A on KPIs and reporting to senior management and the Board
• Monitor foreign exchange impacts and implement currency risk management strategies
• Ensure compliance with regulations across geographies and provide accurate data for tax advisors
• Measure and improve cash collection efficiency, reducing days sales outstanding (DSO)
• Collaborate with FP&A to design and monitor a 13-week cash forecast
• Set accounting policies and principles in collaboration with the team
• Lead and mentor finance professionals, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture
• Provide coaching and development opportunities to team members
• Maintain comprehensive documentation supporting accounting positions, including technical memos on revenue recognition, purchase accounting, and lease accounting
• Direct statutory audits and compliance in Malaysia and other locations as needed
• Manage direct and indirect tax functions, including quarterly income tax provisions, estimated tax payments, and federal/state tax filings
• Oversee compliance with sales and use tax requirements
• Monitor new accounting literature and advise CFO on potential impacts
• Drive continuous process improvements and lead change management efforts
• Partner with FP&A and operations on financial plans, budgets, and forecasts
• Evaluate ROI on projects and investments and recommend options
• Participate in due diligence, closing, and integration of M&A candidates

Requirements

• 20+ years of progressive accounting leadership experience
• Proven success as a Corporate Controller in a private equity-owned, multinational technology company
• Extensive technical GAAP accounting expertise, including software revenue recognition
• Experience working in a private equity environment with high standards
• Strong financial and analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data and provide strategic recommendations
• Deep experience in the SaaS industry preferred
• Proficiency with financial accounting applications; NetSuite experience is a plus
• Hands-on approach with ability to manage an accounting team across multiple locations
• Ability to contribute both operationally and strategically to business development
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for conveying financial information to non-financial stakeholders
• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or related field; CPA preferred; MBA or other certifications a plus
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, demanding environment
• Strong analytical, quantitative, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: $200,000 to $220,000 annually, plus annual bonus
• Fully remote work environment
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) match, paid time off (19 days PTO and 10 holidays), paid parental and family leave
• Life and disability insurance
• Professional development opportunities
• Flexible work arrangements

Location

This is a fully remote position with up to 10% travel required based on business needs. Occasional in-person meetings may occur a few times per year, with advance notice provided.

Additional Information

• The role operates in a professional work environment requiring standard office equipment such as a computer, keyboard, mouse, webcam, and phone.
• The employer is an equal opportunity organization committed to nondiscrimination and affirmative action.
• Reasonable accommodations are available upon request for applicants.
• Compensation offered will depend on experience, skills, geographic location, and internal equity.
• Discussion of compensation among employees or applicants is not subject to retaliation.