Vice President, Controller

Jobtailor; Connecticut; Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a senior finance leader to manage the monthly close and SEC reporting for US, Canada, and Luxembourg entities, handling CAD reporting with USD and EUR contracts. The role emphasizes US GAAP technical accounting, SOX controls, and ERP optimization in a multi-currency, multi-entity setting.

The position requires CPA credentials and 10+ years in or supporting SEC-reporting public companies, with expertise in ASC standards and complex government/SaaS revenue recognition.

Qualifications

• CPA required; Big 5 or national firm public accounting background strongly preferred.
• 10+ years of experience, including meaningful time in or supporting SEC-reporting public companies.
• Demonstrated fluency with US GAAP technical accounting, particularly ASC 606 for complex revenue contracts; government contract and/or SaaS/services revenue experience a strong plus.

Responsibilities

• Monthly managerial and quarterly/annual SEC/CSA financial close across US, Canadian, and Luxembourg entities, reporting in CAD with USD- and EUR-denominated contracts.
• SEC periodic filings (10-K, 10-Q, 8-K) and SEDAR+ equivalents under dual SEC/CSA disclosure obligations.
• Technical accounting research and policy — including ASC 606 revenue recognition across a portfolio of complex government contracts, ASC 842 lease accounting, ASC 815/480 derivative and equity classification, and ASC 280 segment reporting.
• Coordination with external auditors (PCAOB-registered) on the annual audit and quarterly reviews.
• Design and implementation of SOX-compliant internal controls over financial reporting as an EGC.
• ERP implementation and optimization (Sage/ACCPAC or equivalent multi-entity, multi-currency platform).
• Board and Audit Committee reporting, including preparation of materials for public company governance and SOX compliance.
• MD&A drafting support in coordination with the CFO and securities counsel.

Skills

Technical Accounting

Financial Reporting

SOX Compliance

ASC 842 Lease Accounting

ASC 815/480 Derivative Classification

ASC 280 Segment Reporting

MD&A Drafting

Dual-Listed Reporting

Multi-Currency Reporting

Government Contract Accounting

Education

CPA

Tools

Sage/ACCPAC

ERP Systems

AI Tools

Job description

• Monthly managerial and quarterly/annual SEC/CSA financial close across US, Canadian, and Luxembourg entities, reporting in CAD with USD- and EUR-denominated contracts
• SEC periodic filings (10-K, 10-Q, 8-K) and SEDAR+ equivalents under dual SEC/CSA disclosure obligations
• Technical accounting research and policy — including ASC 606 revenue recognition across a portfolio of complex government contracts, ASC 842 lease accounting, ASC 815/480 derivative and equity classification, and ASC 280 segment reporting
• Coordination with external auditors (PCAOB-registered) on the annual audit and quarterly reviews
• Design and implementation of SOX-compliant internal controls over financial reporting as an EGC
• ERP implementation and optimization (Sage/ACCPAC or equivalent multi-entity, multi-currency platform)
• Board and Audit Committee reporting, including preparation of materials for public company governance and SOX compliance
• MD&A drafting support in coordination with the CFO and securities counsel

Requirements

• CPA required; Big 5 or national firm public accounting background strongly preferred
• 10+ years of experience, including meaningful time in or supporting SEC-reporting public companies
• Demonstrated fluency with US GAAP technical accounting, particularly ASC 606 for complex revenue contracts; government contract and/or SaaS/services revenue experience a strong plus
• Experience with dual-listed, multi-currency, or multi-jurisdiction reporting environments preferred
• Familiarity with SPAC/deSPAC transaction mechanics and first-year public company build-out a plus
• ERP implementation experience, as well as integration of Human Resources, Payroll and expense tracking systems into the overall ERP accounting environment
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable operating in a lean team with high ownership
• Located in or able to commute to Westchester County, NY; Fairfield County, CT; or Litchfield County, CT
• Self-starter who can manage in a hybrid remote position and utilize ERP, third-party and AI tools to structure an efficient and effective accounting function across multiple geographies
• Managerial experience - will have 2-3 direct reports located in Canada and Luxembourg

Core Competencies

Expertise in SEC Reporting, Technical Accounting, and Financial Compliance, with a strong focus on US GAAP and ASC standards. Proven ability to implement SOX-compliant controls and manage ERP systems in multi-currency environments.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• CPA
• SEC Reporting
• US GAAP
• ASC 606 Revenue Recognition
• ERP Implementation

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Technical Accounting
• Financial Reporting
• SOX Compliance
• ASC 842 Lease Accounting
• ASC 815/480 Derivative Classification
• ASC 280 Segment Reporting
• MD&A Drafting
• Dual-Listed Reporting
• Multi-Currency Reporting
• Government Contract Accounting

Soft Skills

• Highly Organized
• Detail-Oriented
• Self-Starter
• Team Management
• Comfortable in Hybrid Work Environment

Certifications & Qualifications

• CPA

Industry Keywords

• SEC Filings
• PCAOB
• Public Company Governance
• SPAC
• DeSPAC Transactions

Tools & Technologies

• Sage
• ACCPAC
• ERP Systems
• AI Tools
• Third-Party Accounting Tools