Global SaaS Corporate Controller (Remote)

Nav Technologies Inc.; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 160,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work opportunities

Flexible vacation

Stock options

Tech talks & mentorship

Job summary

Swift Navigation is seeking a Corporate Controller to own day-to-day accounting, global payroll, AP/AR, and tax compliance. You will lead a small offshore team, manage external audits, and drive process improvements with a focus on automation and accuracy.

You will partner with FP&A and leadership to deliver timely financial reporting, actionable insights, and robust internal controls across a fast-growing SaaS business with international subsidiaries.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of proven experience, ideally at high-growth public and/or mid-to-late-stage private SaaS companies with global multi-subsidiary footprint.
• CPA and Big 4 public accounting experience or equivalent strongly preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field; master’s degree strong plus.
• Demonstrated high academic achievement from a top-tier university preferred.
• SaaS revenue accounting experience and solid knowledge of ASC 606 strongly preferred.
• Competence with financial software and technology with NetSuite experience preferred; ADP payroll, Zenskar (SaaS order management), Drivetrain (FP&A), Tipalti (AP management), and Floqast (close) are pluses.
• Advanced knowledge of Google Sheets & Excel (e.g., arrays, power query, dynamic pivot tables, external integration) and basic SQL knowledge strongly preferred.
• Proven experience evaluating, selecting, and integrating AI-driven tools into core accounting and finance workflows to deliver quantifiable efficiency gains.
• Tax and audit experience.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with the highest standards of accuracy; highly organized.
• Excellent leadership skills and the ability to work well as part of the broader Finance Team.
• Ability to prioritize and juggle multiple projects while staying calm under pressure; problem-solver who can roll up sleeves to deliver results and implement solutions for future growth.
• Passionate desire to learn and for continuous improvement.
• Ultimate team player with excellent written and verbal communication skills; can establish credibility, build consensus, and partner cross-functionally without direct authority.

Responsibilities

• Own day-to-day accounting operations, including managing and mentoring a small dedicated offshore team.
• Manage the invoicing process, ensuring timely and accurate billing, and oversee collections to minimize outstanding receivables and maintain healthy cash flow.
• Oversee global payroll, accounts payable, and employee reimbursements to ensure proper coding, reduction in reclass entries, and timely payment processing.
• Effectively manage global outsourced accounting, tax, compliance partners for the company’s non-US subsidiaries.
• Manage close procedures, including preparation of the close calendar, monitoring close deliverables, review of journal entries and account reconciliations, and preparation and review of flux analysis.
• Manage annual tax filings, sales tax compliance, financial audits, and 409a valuation.
• Preparation of timely and accurate consolidated financial statements and ensuring they are prepared in accordance with GAAP and internal company policies.
• Develop/improve accounting processes; ensure internal control procedures are adequate, properly documented, and regularly reviewed, with a focus on leveraging technology and automated solutions.
• Oversee equity compensation accounting, including tracking equity grants, managing stock-based compensation expense, and ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and disclosures.
• Partner and coordinate with the FP&A and Financial Operations Teams on forecasts and supplemental analyses, ensuring compliance with local regulations and timely financial reporting.
• Partner with company leadership to drive meaningful business insights and decisions.
• Support initiatives to optimize and reengineer internal systems and processes related to lead-to-cash, improving efficiency, transparency, and accuracy.
• Build and maintain strong cross-functional relationships with all levels of the organization, ensuring open communication and alignment on financial priorities.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Attention to detail

Bias for action

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

CPA

MBA / Master’s degree

Big 4 public accounting experience

Tools

NetSuite

ADP Payroll

Zenskar

Drivetrain

Tipalti

FloQast

SQL

Google Sheets

Excel

Job description

Swift Navigation is seeking a Corporate Controller to own day-to-day accounting, global payroll, AP/AR, and tax compliance. You will lead a small offshore team, manage external audits, and drive process improvements with a focus on automation and accuracy.

You will partner with FP&A and leadership to deliver timely financial reporting, actionable insights, and robust internal controls across a fast-growing SaaS business with international subsidiaries.