VP, Corporate Controller (38767)

DeWinter Group; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Visibility across executive team

Opportunity to shape accounting function

Job summary

A high-growth B2B SaaS company in California is seeking a VP of Corporate Control to lead and scale their accounting function. The role involves overseeing accounting operations, technical accounting authority, M&A execution, and systems design. The ideal candidate will have over 15 years of experience in a similar position, preferably in a late-stage tech company, along with a strong CPA qualification. This position offers executive visibility, competitive compensation, and an opportunity to shape a global accounting function.

Qualifications

• Must have experience in high-growth SaaS or tech companies operating at scale.
• Strong background in ASC 606 for SaaS revenue recognition required.
• Demonstrated ability to build, develop, and retain accounting teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead all day‑to‑day accounting functions and team leadership.
• Serve as the foremost technical accounting authority.
• Drive financial due diligence and integration for M&A.

Skills

Accounting leadership

Technical accounting

M&A execution

Systems & controls design

Audit & compliance

Leadership development

Operational mindset

Executive presence

Education

15+ years of progressive accounting experience

Active CPA

Tools

NetSuite

Workday

Salesforce

Job description

Overview

We are exclusively partnering with a high‑growth, late‑stage B2B SaaS company to find their next VP, Corporate Control.

Operating as a true market leader in their specific vertical, this company builds critical infrastructure software for complex, large‑scale organizations. They are well into the nine figures in revenue, highly profitable, and scaling rapidly through both organic growth and an active M&A program. Currently in a pre‑IPO build phase, they are looking for a top accounting leader to scale their infrastructure, optimize processes, and prepare the business for the next major liquidity event.

Role

Reporting directly to the CFO, you will serve as the senior‑most accounting executive in the company. This is a highly visible, builder‑and‑operator role. You will partner closely with the executive leadership team on strategic initiatives while remaining hands‑on enough to own technical accounting and scale the global organization.

What You Will Do

• Own Accounting Leadership: Direct all day‑to‑day accounting functions (GL, order‑to‑cash, payroll, AP/AR, treasury) and lead a high‑performing global team of 15+ professionals.
• Technical Accounting & Reporting: Serve as the foremost technical accounting authority. Own complex areas including ASC 606 (SaaS revenue recognition), stock‑based comp, and consolidations.
• M&A Execution: Lead financial due diligence and accounting integration for a highly active, ongoing acquisitions pipeline.
• Systems & Controls: Drive the design and implementation of scalable internal controls. Evaluate, optimize, and scale financial systems (NetSuite, Workday, Salesforce) to build an IPO‑ready infrastructure.
• Audit & Compliance: Manage financial audits, tax compliance, and global reporting.

What We’re Looking For

• Experience: 15+ years of progressive accounting experience. A combination of Big 4 public accounting and industry experience is strongly preferred (Active CPA highly desired).
• SaaS/Tech Scale: Prior experience as a Controller, VP Controller, or Head of Accounting at a high‑growth SaaS or technology company operating at scale (ideally in the $150 M–$500 M+ revenue range).
• Technical Expertise: Deep GAAP knowledge with a proven stronghold in ASC 606 for complex SaaS revenue models.
• Leadership: Demonstrated success building, developing, and retaining global accounting teams.
• Operational Mindset: A hands‑on, strategic operator with experience managing multi‑entity/global accounting environments and driving M&A integrations.
• Executive Presence: Highly articulate and comfortable presenting to and partnering with the CFO, COO, and the broader leadership team.
• Profile Stability: A track record of strong tenure and stability in previous roles.

Why This Role?

This is the true #1 accounting seat at a scaling, late‑stage SaaS company with a clear path to gaining IPO‑readiness experience. It offers immense visibility across the executive team, incredibly competitive compensation, and a unique opportunity to shape and build a global accounting function.

DeWinter Group and Maris Consulting is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We post pay scales which are based on our client pay ranges. DeWinter, Maris, and our clients have the right to modify the requirements of the role which can impact the pay ranges posted.