Global Controller

Overview

The organization is seeking a Global Controller to own the close, the books, and the control environment. This is a global, remote-first role.

Responsibilities

• Lead monthly and quarterly close processes, including GL, AP/AR, payroll, and account reconciliations, delivering accurate, timely US GAAP financials.
• Improve close efficiency: current close runs ~10 business days; reduce to 6–8 days within your first 12 months, with fewer post-close adjustments and aged reconciliations.
• Own revenue accounting and serve as technical accounting authority for subscription and usage-based revenue recognition (ASC 606), including the ARR-to-GAAP bridge (reconciling ARR, billings, deferred revenue, contract assets, and usage true-ups to reported revenue) and clearly explaining deltas to leadership and the board.
• Author technical accounting position memos covering contract modifications, SSP allocation, variable consideration, and capitalized contract costs.
• Own equity compensation accounting (ASC 718): grant accuracy, 409A timing, expense, modifications, and cap-table integrity in partnership with stock plan administration.
• Manage and grow a team of approximately ~7, with room to scale; build trust quickly and develop leaders beneath you.
• Build and maintain a control framework appropriate for a global, remote-first, private company with subscription and usage-based revenue, keeping the books audit-ready.
• Own the accounting systems roadmap and drive automation across close and reporting, including NetSuite, Stripe/Metronome, Ramp, Avalara, and FloQast.
• Own select treasury operations, including cash management and banking relationships; partner on FX exposure monitoring for a multi-currency footprint.
• Run the external audit relationship and coordinate with external tax partners on compliance, provisions, and filings.
• Support distributed, remote-first global operations: statutory accounting coordination, payroll and contractor controls, entity reporting, and collaboration with Legal, HR, and Tax on international compliance.

Requirements

• 10+ years of progressive accounting experience, including leading a team through managers or leads.
• Big 4 (or equivalent top-tier public accounting) foundation.
• Deep mastery of US GAAP, with strong experience in subscription and usage-based revenue recognition (ASC 606).
• Demonstrated, personally owned automation or AI deployment in accounting with a measurable result (e.g., eliminating a manual reconciliation, reducing close time, or lowering error rate) that you can describe in detail.
• Experience scaling an accounting function that was already running (not building from zero).
• Proven track record with external audits and keeping the books audit-ready.
• Strong leadership and communication skills, with credibility partnering with senior, cross-functional stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications

• Internal controls or SOX-readiness experience.
• Remote-first / globally distributed company experience.
• M&A or deal accounting exposure.
• CPA license, active or inactive.

Compensation & Benefits

• Starting salary: $250k–$280k USD (or equivalent in local currency), structured by geographic zone and depending on experience:
  • Zone 1: $260k–$290k
  • Zone 2: $250k–$280k
  • Zone 3: $244k–$265k
• Benefits include 100% coverage of medical, dental, vision, mental health, and supplemental insurance premiums for you and your family.
• 16 weeks paid parental leave
• Unlimited PTO
• Stipends for remote work and wellness
• Professional development budget

Location

• South America (with North America included)
• Remote

Hiring Process

• 30-minute recruiter screen
• 45-minute hiring manager screen
• Two 30-minute cross-functional chats: one with a Legal partner, one with a People partner
• 60-minute case review call
• 30-minute bar raiser call with the CFO

Final candidates will be asked to complete a background check and employment verifications as part of pre-employment screening.