Corporate Controller

Buckingham Search; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 220,000 - 249,750; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid maternity leave

Paid paternity leave

Student loan assistance

Disability insurance

Tuition assistance

Job summary

An innovative international SaaS company in downtown Chicago is seeking a Corporate Controller to lead global accounting operations. This high-impact role involves overseeing financial reporting, compliance, and managing a growing team. Join a dynamic organization focused on rapid growth and IPO readiness.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive accounting experience, including SaaS and public accounting.
• Experience leading an accounting team in a high-growth, international environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead the global accounting function, including financial reporting and compliance.
• Manage the monthly, quarterly, and annual close process across international entities.

Skills

SaaS industry experience

U.S. GAAP

Process optimization

Leadership

Education

CPA

Tools

NetSuite

Intacct

Job description

This range is provided by Buckingham Search. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$220,000.00/yr - $249,750.00/yr

Additional compensation types

Annual Bonus

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Corporate Controller – International SaaS Company | Downtown Chicago | Hybrid

Downtown Chicago, IL (Hybrid Schedule)

An innovative and fast-scaling international SaaS company is seeking a Corporate Controller to lead its global accounting operations and build out a world-class finance function. Based in downtown Chicago, this high-impact role offers the opportunity to step into a key leadership position within a dynamic, tech-driven organization experiencing rapid global growth.

As Corporate Controller, you'll oversee financial reporting, accounting operations, technical accounting, controls, and compliance, while partnering with leadership to support strategic decision-making and scalability.

What You’ll Do:

• Lead the global accounting function, including general ledger, consolidations, AP/AR, payroll, and revenue accounting.
• Oversee the monthly, quarterly, and annual close process, ensuring accuracy and timeliness across international entities.
• Own the preparation of GAAP-compliant financial statements and manage relationships with external auditors.
• Provide technical accounting leadership on complex topics including SaaS revenue recognition (ASC 606), foreign currency, intercompany transactions, and equity compensation.
• Ensure SOX readiness/compliance, maintain a strong internal control environment, and implement process improvements.
• Manage and mentor a growing accounting team, fostering development and accountability.
• Partner with FP&A, legal, tax, and operations to support financial strategy, international expansion, and M&A activity.
• Oversee systems implementation and automation initiatives to support scale.

What You Bring:

• 10+ years of progressive accounting experience, including SaaS industry experience and public accounting background (Big 4 preferred).
• CPA required; strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, ASC 606, and multi-entity consolidation.
• Experience leading an accounting team in a high-growth, international, tech/SaaS environment.
• Demonstrated success in implementing scalable processes and systems for a global organization.
• Proven ability to lead audits, manage cross-functional teams, and partner with senior leadership.
• ERP experience (e.g., NetSuite, Intacct) and a passion for process optimization and automation.

Why Join Us?

Be part of a high-growth SaaS company with a global footprint and mission-driven culture.

Lead accounting operations from a modern downtown Chicago HQ with hybrid flexibility.

Make your mark in a strategic leadership role with visibility to the C-suite.

Help build the foundation for IPO readiness and international scale.

If you're a seasoned accounting leader ready to own the global accounting function in a fast-moving SaaS environment, apply today!

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Director

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Accounting/Auditing

• Industries

  Software Development, IT System Custom Software Development, and Internet Marketplace Platforms

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