VP, Corporate Controller

VP, Corporate Controller

Location: Cambridge, MA | Hybrid

Employment Type: Permanent, Full-Time

Compensation: $235,000–$270,000 Base Salary + Bonus + Equity

Position Overview

KBW Financial Staffing & Recruiting has partnered with an innovative, high-growth technology organization in Cambridge, MA, in its search for a VP, Corporate Controller . This is a highly visible leadership opportunity to oversee global accounting operations, financial reporting, and internal controls while helping position the organization for its next phase of growth and a potential public offering.

Reporting directly to the CFO, the VP, Corporate Controller will lead the financial close, US GAAP and SEC reporting, external audits, and internal controls across a multinational organization. This individual will play a critical role in establishing the accounting infrastructure, processes, and reporting capabilities necessary to operate as a publicly traded company.

The ideal candidate brings a strong combination of technical accounting expertise, public-company reporting experience, and hands-on leadership within a growing, evolving organization.

Key Responsibilities

Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes across multiple international entities, ensuring timely and accurate consolidated reporting.

Oversee global accounting operations, including general ledger, intercompany accounting, consolidations, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and treasury.

Lead US GAAP reporting initiatives and preparation of PCAOB-compliant financial statements.

Oversee SEC reporting requirements, including registration statements, financial statement disclosures, and ongoing public-company reporting obligations.

Partner with executive leadership, external auditors, and legal counsel to support IPO readiness and related financial reporting initiatives.

Develop, implement, and maintain internal controls over financial reporting, including SOX compliance and remediation efforts.

Manage external audit relationships, including preparation for PCAOB-standard audits and coordination of financial statement reviews.

Establish and maintain accounting policies, technical accounting documentation, and procedures to support complex transactions and evolving reporting requirements.

Oversee the continued optimization of NetSuite, including financial reporting, consolidations, workflows, and automation initiatives.

Lead, mentor, and develop a global accounting team of approximately seven professionals, building additional technical accounting and SEC reporting capabilities as the organization scales.

Partner cross-functionally with Finance, IT, Legal, Operations, and executive leadership to strengthen financial processes and support strategic initiatives.

Prepare and present accounting matters, financial reporting updates, and internal control findings to executive leadership and the Audit Committee.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.

Active CPA certification required for US-based candidates; equivalent internationally recognized accounting qualifications may be considered.

10+ years of progressive accounting and financial leadership experience, including significant controllership, public accounting, or SEC reporting experience.

Strong technical knowledge of US GAAP, SEC reporting requirements

Demonstrated experience preparing or overseeing SEC financial statements, disclosures, and regulatory filings.

Previous experience supporting an IPO, public-company readiness initiative, or a publicly traded organization .

Strong understanding of SOX compliance, internal controls over financial reporting, and audit readiness.

Experience managing complex, multi-entity consolidations and international accounting operations.

Proven ability to lead and develop accounting teams while improving processes, reporting accuracy, and operational efficiency.

Experience with ERP implementations, system optimization, and financial reporting automation; NetSuite experience preferred.

Excellent communication skills with the ability to partner effectively with C-suite executives, external auditors, and Board-level stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications

Big 4 public accounting background combined with progressive corporate accounting leadership experience.

Previous controllership experience within a high-growth, venture-backed, or IPO-stage technology organization.

Experience with SEC registration statements, including S-1 filings, and ongoing 10-K/10-Q reporting.

Familiarity with IFRS, UK statutory reporting, and multinational accounting requirements.

Experience within technology, SaaS, semiconductor, advanced manufacturing, or other R&D-intensive industries

If you are interested in this opportunity, please email your resume to Dalton Rolli at drolli@kbwfinancial.com for immediate consideration.

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