Vice President, Global Corporate Controller

Temporal Technologies; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 260,000 - 380,000; Full time

Job summary

Temporal Technologies is seeking a hands-on Vice President, Global Controller to lead accounting, tax, treasury, and procurement across a scaling software business. You will own monthly closes, consolidations, and financial reporting while partnering with the CFO and executive team to shape the company’s global footprint and internal controls.

You will drive international tax strategy, multi-currency treasury, and vendor management as Temporal expands across markets.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of progressive accounting/finance experience in a high-growth SaaS or consumption-based software company.
• CPA required; Big 4 background preferred.
• Expertise in US GAAP, including ASC 606 revenue recognition for consumption/usage-based models.
• Proven experience building or scaling tax and treasury functions, including international tax and multi-entity operations.
• Track record of scaling accounting infrastructure and teams through periods of rapid growth, including international expansion.
• Experience preparing an organization for an IPO is strongly preferred.
• Experience owning or partnering closely with procurement/vendor management.
• Strong systems acumen (NetSuite, Workday, or similar ERP; billing platforms for usage-based revenue).
• Excellent communication and executive presence; able to partner with CFO/CEO/board.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance; MBA a plus.

Responsibilities

• Own all aspects of global accounting operations, including close, consolidations, ASC 606, and financial reporting.
• Lead corporate tax strategy and compliance, including international planning and transfer pricing.
• Build and manage treasury operations: cash management, FX exposure, and multi-currency deployment.
• Own global procurement and vendor management: source-to-pay, contract negotiation, spend controls.
• Design and scale accounting infrastructure, systems, and processes (ERP/billing/close automation).
• Establish and maintain a strong internal control environment (SOX-ready).
• Lead annual financial statement audit and manage external relationships.
• Guide international expansion from a finance perspective: entity structuring and compliance.
• Partner with cross-functional leaders on deal structuring and revenue recognition for new pricing models.
• Build, mentor, and scale a high-performing global accounting and tax team.

Skills

Leadership

US GAAP

ASC 606

Executive presence

Treasury

Procurement

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

ERP systems

Education

CPA

MBA

Bachelor's in Accounting/Finance

Tools

NetSuite

Workday

Billing platforms

Job description

Role Summary

We are a high-growth, private, consumption-based software company seeking a Vice President, Global Controller to build and lead our accounting, tax, treasury, and procurement functions. This is a rare opportunity for a hands-on financial leader to own the full accounting and operating infrastructure of a scaling business, partner closely with the CFO and executive team, and help architect the systems, controls, and international footprint needed to support the company's next phase of growth.

What You'll Do

• Own all aspects of global accounting operations, including the monthly and quarterly close, consolidations, technical accounting (including usage-based/consumption revenue recognition under ASC 606), and financial reporting.

• Lead corporate tax strategy and compliance, including domestic and international tax planning, transfer pricing, and indirect tax (sales/use, VAT/GST) as the company expands globally.

• Build and manage treasury operations: cash management, banking relationships, FX exposure, and capital deployment across multiple currencies and entities.

• Own global procurement and vendor management: source-to-pay processes, vendor contract negotiation, spend management, and purchasing policies/controls as the company scales.

• Design and scale accounting infrastructure, systems, and processes (ERP, billing, and close automation) to support rapid consumption-based revenue growth.

• Establish and maintain a strong internal control environment (SOX-ready), including policies, procedures, and audit readiness in anticipation of a future public offering or transaction.

• Lead all aspects of the annual financial statement audit and manage relationships with external auditors, tax advisors, and banking partners.

• Guide international expansion from a finance and accounting perspective: entity structuring, local statutory and tax compliance, and building out finance operations in new markets.

• Partner with the CFO and cross-functional leaders (Legal, Sales, Revenue Operations) on deal structuring, contract review, and revenue recognition for new consumption-based pricing models.

• Build, mentor, and scale a high-performing global accounting and tax team as the organization grows.

• Deliver accurate, timely financial reporting to executive leadership, the board of directors, and investors.

What You'll Bring

• 12+ years of progressive accounting/finance experience, including significant leadership experience in a high-growth SaaS or consumption/usage-based software company for both private and public companies.

• CPA required; Big 4 public accounting background strongly preferred.

• Deep expertise in US GAAP, including ASC 606 revenue recognition for consumption/usage-based models.

• Proven experience building or scaling tax and treasury functions, including international tax and multi-entity/multi-currency operations.

• Track record of scaling accounting infrastructure and teams through periods of rapid growth, ideally including international expansion.

• Experience preparing an organization for an IPO is strongly preferred.

• Experience owning or partnering closely with procurement/vendor management, including contract negotiation and spend controls.

• Strong systems acumen (e.g., NetSuite, Workday, or similar ERP; billing platforms for usage-based revenue).

• Excellent communication and executive presence; able to partner directly with the CFO, CEO, board, and investors.

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance; MBA a plus.

Temporal Technologies is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Temporal Technologies does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need. We embrace and celebrate differences and diversity.

Temporal is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. If you need to request a reasonable accommodation, please let your Recruiter know so we can assist.