Global Controller - Virtual Company
San Francisco, CA 94104
About the Job
Global Controller
Our client, a rapidly growing technology company, is seeking a Global Controller. The role is a key leadership position responsible for leading global accounting, consolidations, budgeting, and administrative functions. This position offers the flexibility to work remotely but has a preference for candidates based in the Bay Area. The successful candidate will work closely with regional leaders and the CEO, driving financial forecasting and serving as a business partner.
Responsibilities:
Own global accounting, revenue recognition, financial reporting, accounts payable, payroll, tax, and stock administration for the company
Set up and build out the necessary systems, accounting policies, internal controls, and processes to support the business as it continues to rapidly scale
Build and manage relationships with external accountants and auditors
Build, manage and grow an internal team as the business scales
Guide the CEO and Management Team through financial complexities
Establish US GAAP compliant revenue recognition and automate the process working with the product/development team
Establish and automate reporting/monitoring required for warehouse lines and creditor relationships
Establish consolidation and roll-up of five subsidiaries working with local accounting firms
Prepare a monthly and quarterly financial package for review by the board of directors
Update the company’s Excel-based financial model monthly to include actuals plus updated cost and revenue forecast numbers
Develop a yearly operating budget with department heads and provide monthly variance versus budget reports
Ensure payroll is processed efficiently in the US and handle payroll in other regions working with local accounting firms
Handle the payment of all accounts payable in the US and supervise accounts payable payment in other jurisdictions
Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting; CPA is highly preferred
Relevant experience in accounting, controlling, and/or audit experience
Experience working for an accounting firm and a fast-growing technology company
Global controller experience with a focus on US, LATAM, and APAC with multi-currency and multi-entity consolidations
Strong knowledge of systems including expense management tools and AP automation
Expert at Excel with extensive experience building financial and budgeting models
Fluent in English; ability to speak Chinese and/or Portuguese is a plus
Soft Skills:
Hands-on leader capable of completing core controller work independently and supervising a global team
Effective communicator with the ability to work directly with the CEO and department heads
Action-oriented with a willingness to get involved in business details
Strong collaboration and influencing skills
High self-awareness and integrity with strong ethical standards
Vaco values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.
EEO Notice
Vaco is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law.
Vaco LLC and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Vaco LLC and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact HR@vaco.com .
Vaco also wants all applicants to know their rights that workplace discrimination is illegal.
By submitting to this position, you agree that you will be giving Vaco the exclusive right to present your as a candidate for the foregoing employment opportunity. You further agree that you have represented information about yourself accurately and have not affirmatively misrepresented your qualifications. You also agree to maintain as confidential, to the fullest extent permitted by law, any information you learn from Vaco about the position and you will limit disclosure of information about the position only to the extent necessary to perform any obligations in furtherance of your application. In exchange, Vaco agrees to exercise reasonable efforts to represent you through all solicitation, job screening and resume dispersal.
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Pay Transparency Notice
Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to:
- the individual’s skill sets, experience and training;
- licensure and certification requirements;
- office location and other geographic considerations;
- other business and organizational needs.
With that said, as required by local law, Vaco believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.
