Global Accounting & Controls Leader

Aera Technology; Mountain View (CA); Hybrid; USD 240,000 - 265,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, vision and dental plans

401K plan

Flexible paid time off

Parental leave

Company stock options

Job summary

Aera Technology, Mountain View, CA, is seeking a Deputy Controller to lead accounting, financial reporting, and compliance for a global org on a hybrid schedule (3 days in‑office weekly). This senior role governs GAAP compliance, revenue recognition under ASC 606 for subscriptions and usage‑based arrangements, and scalable processes essential for growth.

Partner with the VP of Finance and Legal to ensure controls, audits, and regulatory filings; manage multinational tax compliance and

Qualifications

• Strong technical accounting experience, including revenue recognition in enterprise software/SaaS.
• Experience with ASC 606 and multi-element contracts.
• Solid understanding of internal controls and regulatory requirements.
• Proven leadership, collaboration, and ability to scale finance processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead accounting functions: general ledger, consolidations, close, payroll, tax, AP/AR, treasury.
• Own revenue recognition policy and ASC 606 execution for subscriptions and usage‑based models.
• Enhance internal controls, policies, procedures, and external reporting/audits.
• Coordinate with FP&A and Legal on multi-entity, multi-state, and international tax compliance.
• Drive financial systems improvements and automation, including finance AI tooling.
• Oversee stock-based compensation accounting and cap table reconciliation.
• Develop and mentor a high‑performing accounting team.

Skills

Revenue recognition

GAAP compliance

Internal controls

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

CPA certification

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Aera Technology, Mountain View, CA, is seeking a Deputy Controller to lead accounting, financial reporting, and compliance for a global org on a hybrid schedule (3 days in‑office weekly). This senior role governs GAAP compliance, revenue recognition under ASC 606 for subscriptions and usage‑based arrangements, and scalable processes essential for growth.

Partner with the VP of Finance and Legal to ensure controls, audits, and regulatory filings; manage multinational tax compliance and