SVP, Corporate Controller - Waystar

ABOUT THIS POSITION

About This Position

The VP, Accounting works directly with our CFO on the direction, management and evaluation of all accounting activities to ensure timely preparation of financial and operational reports for management and other interested parties in compliance with all standards and regulations. This role will provide accounting guidance, ensure a strong control environment, and will be responsible for driving increased productivity, simplifying processes, and reducing costs through automation, standardization, and control enhancements.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

What You’ll Do

• Drive execution of all accounting, reporting, control activities and ensure efficient, effective, reliable and timely performance of these activities in accordance with Company policy, procedure, standard business processes and U.S. GAAP
• Oversee month, quarter and year-end closing processes, ensure timely delivery of accurate results and associated reporting, including SEC filings if Company operates in a public environment
• Lead monthly meetings, develop common templates, maintain a continuously updated list of open accounting and control issues, and drive resolution to ensure Corporate requirements are met
• Ensure account reconciliations are accurately prepared and reviewed on a monthly basis and peer-reviewed on a periodic basis in alignment with Company objectives
• Direct all aspects of tax strategy, daily work, analysis and responses to any government queries surrounding federal & state income taxes, sales & use and quarterly and annual provisions
• Support the planning and budgeting activities which are led by the Corporate Financial Planning & Analysis group
• Develop and maintain high-quality relationships with key audit, tax, business system(s) and other applicable vendors
• Drive productivity, continuous process improvement, and transformation in the accounting function to deliver greater efficiency and effectiveness
• Continuously evaluate, mentor, coach and develop the team to achieve the highest standards of performance possible, both technically and in their ability to work in cross functional business partnership to deliver results
• Ability to influence change across a matrixed organization without authority of necessary participants
• Ability to illustrate the connection between individual work done by direct reports and subordinate team members to Waystar business objectives

WHAT YOU'LL NEED

• What You’ll Need

• Bachelor's degree in finance, Accounting, or related field. Master’s degree or MBA preferred
• CPA certification required
• 10+ years of progressive accounting experience, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, financial regulations, and best practices in accounting.
• Proven experience with financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Excellent leadership and team management abilities.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate across all levels of the organization

WAYSTAR PERKS

• Competitive total rewards (base salary + bonus, if applicable)
• Customizable benefits package (3 medical plans with Health Saving Account company match)
• Generous paid time off starting at 3 weeks + 13 paid holidays including 2 personal floating holidays
• Paid parental leave (including maternity + paternity leave)
• Education assistance opportunities and free LinkedIn Learning access
• Free mental health and family planning programs, including adoption assistance and fertility support
• 401(K) program with company match
• Pet insurance
• Employee resource groups

Waystar is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We celebrate, value, and support diversity and inclusion. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, marital status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

This applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.