Description
We are seeking a strategic and hands-on VP, Corporate Controller to lead our global accounting and financial reporting organization as we continue to scale.
The VP, Corporate Controller is a senior finance leader responsible for the integrity, accuracy, and timeliness of the company's external and internal financial reporting.
Responsibilities:
- SEC Reporting & External Financial Reporting
- Own the preparation, review, and filing of all SEC reports, including Forms 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K, and proxy statements, ensuring compliance with SEC rules, GAAP, and other regulatory requirements.
- Manage the quarterly and annual close and external reporting calendar, coordinating cross-functionally with Legal, Investor Relations, and external auditors.
- Serve as primary liaison with external auditors on financial statement audits, quarterly reviews, and technical accounting matters.
- Maintain and enhance disclosure controls and procedures, and support management's assessment of internal control over financial reporting (SOX/ICFR).
- Partner closely with Investor Relations on earnings releases, earnings call materials, investor presentations, and non-GAAP reconciliations.
- Provide technical accounting and financial reporting expertise to support investor and analyst inquiries.
- Support preparation of Board and Audit Committee materials related to financial performance and reporting matters.
- Technical Accounting & Global Policy
- Set and maintain global technical accounting policies and procedures, ensuring consistent application across all business units and geographies.
- Research and document accounting positions for complex and emerging transactions (e.g., revenue recognition, credit losses/CECL, business combinations, equity, new products).
- Monitor emerging accounting standards (FASB/IASB) and lead impact assessments and implementation efforts for new pronouncements.
- Provide accounting guidance and training to business partners and finance teams globally.
- Sustainability / ESG Reporting
- Own the company's sustainability and ESG reporting function, including data governance, controls, and disclosure in alignment with evolving regulatory frameworks (e.g., SEC climate disclosure rules, CSRD, ISSB/IFRS S1 & S2, GRI).
- Partner with cross-functional stakeholders (Legal, Risk, Sustainability, Operations) to ensure accurate collection, validation, and reporting of ESG metrics.
- Build scalable controls and processes over sustainability data comparable to financial reporting rigor.
- Accounting Oversight
- Provide oversight and leadership to the following functional teams:
- Accounting for the company's processing products and platforms, credit products, credit allowances/CECL reserving and operating expenses, including partnering closely with the Company’s finance teams to understand and explain variances versus last year, forecast and budget.
- Support the Company’s US Bank information, including with accounting shared services.
- Oversee preparation and review of the consolidated balance sheet, income statement, and cash flow statement.
- Drive process standardization, automation, and continuous improvement across close and reporting processes.
- Build, mentor, and develop a high-performing global accounting organization; manage senior accounting leaders across each functional area.
Qualifications:
- Required
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
- Active CPA license
- 12+ years of progressive accounting/finance experience, including significant time in public accounting (Big 4 preferred) and public company corporate accounting/reporting
- Deep expertise in US GAAP and SEC reporting requirements; public company reporting experience required
- Experience with financial services, fintech, or payments industry accounting matters (e.g., credit losses, CECL, financial instruments)
- Demonstrated experience partnering with Investor Relations and supporting external communications
- Experience building or maturing ESG/sustainability reporting programs
- Strong people leadership experience managing multiple accounting functions/teams, including global teams
- Excellent communication skills with experience presenting to executive leadership, Audit Committee, and Board
- Preferred
- Prior experience as a Controller, Chief Accounting Officer, or similar senior reporting leader at a multi-billion dollar public company
- Experience with ERP and reporting systems (e.g., Oracle, SAP, Workday, NetSuite) and financial close/consolidation tools (e.g., OneStream, Blackline, HFM)
- MBA or advanced degree
- Experience with international/multi-entity consolidations
Benefits:
- Comprehensive, choice-based programs to support all aspects of personal wellbeing,physical, emotional, and financial
- Generous paid time off
- Healthcare coverage for you and your family
- Resources to create financial security and support your mental health
Salary:
- The base pay for this role will depend on where you work and the relevant experience and expertise you bring.
- The expected range of pay for this role by location is:
- New York City, New York: ($250,000.00 - $360,000.00 Annually)
- Chicago, Illinois: ($250,000.00 - $360,000.00 Annually)
- Austin, Texas: ($250,000.00 - $360,000.00 Annually)
- San Jose, California: ($250,000.00 - $360,000.00 Annually)
- Scottsdale, Arizona: ($250,000.00 - $360,000.00 Annually)
- Omaha, Nebraska: ($250,000.00 - $360,000.00 Annually)