Global Corporate Controller

BrainWorks; United States; Remote; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Private Equity based SaaS company is seeking a Global Corporate Controller to oversee accounting operations and ensure compliance with US GAAP. This fully remote leadership role involves managing financial reporting, audits, and driving international growth initiatives, requiring strong leadership and a CPA certification.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of progressive experience in accounting and finance roles, including public accounting and corporate leadership.
• Prior Controller experience in a Private Equity environment.
• Experience in SaaS business models, including subscription revenue recognition.

Responsibilities

• Lead all accounting operations, including general ledger management and revenue recognition.
• Ensure compliance with US GAAP and applicable international accounting standards.
• Manage external audits and tax compliance processes.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

MBA

CPA certification

Tools

NetSuite ERP

Job description

Industry 1: Computer Software
Industry 2: Information Technology and Services
Industry 3: Libraries

Job ID: 36611003136
Category: Accounting & Finance
Location: REMOTE,

Exciting fully remote leadership opportunity for a strategic Global Corporate Controller at a fast-growing Private Equity based SaaS company (~$50M)—you’ll report directly to the CFO, own NetSuite-driven accounting operations, GAAP-compliant financial reporting, audits, tax, and cash management, and partner on international expansion initiatives; CPA, experience in public accounting/corporate finance, and a passion for scalable processes in a high-growth, subscription-based business.

In this hands-on role, you’ll join the executive team of our high-growth SaaS partner, overseeing all global accounting functions. You will ensure compliance with US GAAP and international standards, drive on-time monthly/quarterly close and board-level reporting, manage external audits and tax filings, and lead enhancements to our NetSuite platform. You’ll also collaborate closely with senior leadership on cash-flow forecasting, budgeting, process automation, and strategic support for ongoing international expansion.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead all accounting operations, including general ledger management, revenue recognition, accounts payable/receivable, payroll, and commissions.
• Ensure compliance with US GAAP and applicable international accounting standards.
• Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting, maintaining accuracy and timeliness.
• Manage external audits and tax compliance processes.
• Partner with senior leadership to drive international growth initiatives and optimize financial structure globally.
• Enhance financial systems and processes, with a focus on scalability and automation
• Support cash flow forecasting, budgeting, and variance analysis.
• Provide strategic financial insights to the CFO and leadership team.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (MBA a plus).
• CPA certification
• Prior Controller experience in a Private Equity environment is strongly preferred
• 8+ years of progressive experience in accounting and finance roles, including public accounting and corporate leadership.
• Experience in SaaS business models, including subscription revenue recognition.
• Hands-on experience with NetSuite ERP.
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP and international accounting operations.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Comfortable working in a fully remote, high-growth environment.

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