What are the responsibilities and job description for the VP, Corporate Controller position at G2?
About G2 - The Company
G2 is the world's largest and most trusted software marketplace. When you join G2, you’re joining the industry’s leading team that helps businesses reach their peak potential by powering decisions and strategies with trusted insights from real software users.
Now, we have joined forces with Capterra, SoftwareAdvice, and GetApp to create the largest source of online data and software insights to fuel intelligent buying in the age of AI. With 200M combined annual visitors and 6M verified reviews, we are now the centralized place to enable software buyers to make better and faster decisions with confidence.
And we are just getting started! We are setting out to transform the global B2B software industry and become the most trusted data foundation for buyers and sellers of software for the age of AI.
Does that sound exciting to you? Come join us as we try to reach our next PEAK!
About G2 - Our People
At G2, everything we are and what we do is grounded in our PEAK values— (Performance Entrepreneurship Authenticity Kindness. Working at G2 means you are part of a value-driven, growing global community that climbs PEAKs together. We cheer for each other’s successes, learn from our mistakes, and support and lean on one another during challenging times. With ambition and entrepreneurial spirit we push each other to take on challenging work, which will help us all to grow and learn.
You will be part of a global, diverse team of smart, dedicated, and kind individuals - each with unique talents, aspirations, and life experiences. At the heart of our community and culture are our people-led ERGs, which celebrate and highlight the diverse identities of our global team. As an organization, we are intentional about our DEI and philanthropic work (like our G2 Gives program) because it encourages us all to be better people.
About The Role
The Vice President, Corporate Controller is the company’s senior accounting and controllership executive, responsible for the integrity, scalability, and strategic alignment of all global accounting, financial reporting, treasury, procurement, and control functions. Reporting to the CFO, this leader drives operational excellence, ensures compliance with U.S. GAAP and regulatory standards, and partners across Finance, Legal, and Business Operations to enable data-driven decision-making and sustainable growth.
The VP, Corporate Controller will oversee global accounting operations spanning from the U.S. to Bangalore, India—including corporate accounting, revenue recognition, technical accounting, tax, audit, internal controls, and shared services—and lead a high-performing team to build scalable financial infrastructure in support of a growing, complex organization. This leader will also be a key contributor to growth initiatives across G2’s strategic plan, including M&A and business integrations.
In This Role, You Will
We realize applying for jobs can feel daunting at times. Even if you don’t check all the boxes in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway.
At G2, we are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse environment where people of every background can thrive and feel welcome. We consider applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, genetic information, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, or marital, veteran, or physical or mental disability status. Learn more about our commitments here.
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For job applicants in California, the United Kingdom, and the European Union, please review this applicant privacy notice before applying to this job.
How We Use AI Technology In Our Hiring Process
G2 incorporates AI-powered technology to enhance our candidate evaluation process. These tools may assist with initial application screening, skills assessment analysis, and identifying candidates whose qualifications align with specific role requirements. While AI technology supports our recruitment workflow, all final hiring decisions remain under human oversight and judgment.
Your Choice Matters: If you would prefer that your application be reviewed without AI assistance, you can opt out by entering your email address in the email entry field at the bottom of the Automated Processing Legal Notice. Choosing to opt out will not disadvantage your application in any way—we will ensure your materials receive a thorough manual review by our hiring team.
For additional details about how we handle your information throughout the application process, please review G2's Applicant Privacy Notice.
G2 is the world's largest and most trusted software marketplace. When you join G2, you’re joining the industry’s leading team that helps businesses reach their peak potential by powering decisions and strategies with trusted insights from real software users.
Now, we have joined forces with Capterra, SoftwareAdvice, and GetApp to create the largest source of online data and software insights to fuel intelligent buying in the age of AI. With 200M combined annual visitors and 6M verified reviews, we are now the centralized place to enable software buyers to make better and faster decisions with confidence.
And we are just getting started! We are setting out to transform the global B2B software industry and become the most trusted data foundation for buyers and sellers of software for the age of AI.
Does that sound exciting to you? Come join us as we try to reach our next PEAK!
About G2 - Our People
At G2, everything we are and what we do is grounded in our PEAK values— (Performance Entrepreneurship Authenticity Kindness. Working at G2 means you are part of a value-driven, growing global community that climbs PEAKs together. We cheer for each other’s successes, learn from our mistakes, and support and lean on one another during challenging times. With ambition and entrepreneurial spirit we push each other to take on challenging work, which will help us all to grow and learn.
You will be part of a global, diverse team of smart, dedicated, and kind individuals - each with unique talents, aspirations, and life experiences. At the heart of our community and culture are our people-led ERGs, which celebrate and highlight the diverse identities of our global team. As an organization, we are intentional about our DEI and philanthropic work (like our G2 Gives program) because it encourages us all to be better people.
About The Role
The Vice President, Corporate Controller is the company’s senior accounting and controllership executive, responsible for the integrity, scalability, and strategic alignment of all global accounting, financial reporting, treasury, procurement, and control functions. Reporting to the CFO, this leader drives operational excellence, ensures compliance with U.S. GAAP and regulatory standards, and partners across Finance, Legal, and Business Operations to enable data-driven decision-making and sustainable growth.
The VP, Corporate Controller will oversee global accounting operations spanning from the U.S. to Bangalore, India—including corporate accounting, revenue recognition, technical accounting, tax, audit, internal controls, and shared services—and lead a high-performing team to build scalable financial infrastructure in support of a growing, complex organization. This leader will also be a key contributor to growth initiatives across G2’s strategic plan, including M&A and business integrations.
In This Role, You Will
- Strategic Financial Leadership
- Serve as the company’s principal accounting officer and key advisor to the CFO and executive team on accounting, audit, and control matters.
- Partner cross-functionally with FP&A, Legal, and Business Operations to influence strategic decision-making through data and financial insight.
- Lead long-range financial systems design, infrastructure improvements, and automation efforts to increase accuracy, speed, and scalability.
- Drive accounting readiness for major corporate events (e.g., acquisitions, integrations, financing rounds, or IPO-readiness).
- Financial Reporting & Compliance
- Oversee timely and accurate preparation of consolidated financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP.
- Manage all aspects of external audits and liaise with external auditors, Board committees, and regulators as needed.
- Ensure compliance with all internal and external reporting requirements, including tax, statutory, and regulatory filings globally.
- Maintain deep ownership of internal control frameworks (SOX readiness, as applicable), ensuring a strong culture of governance and accountability.
- Operational Excellence
- Lead continuous improvement of close processes and reporting cadence, targeting world-class efficiency and accuracy.
- Oversee accounting policy development, implementation, and consistent application across entities.
- Evaluate and optimize the company’s ERP and financial systems to enable real-time insight and operational agility.
- Establish and track key operational and financial metrics (KPIs) to measure and improve accounting performance.
- Drive leadership in the adoption and implementation of AI-driven ways-of-working to scale the team commensurately with the broader company.
- Team Leadership & Development
- Build, lead, and mentor a diverse and high-performing accounting organization with global reach.
- Establish clear career paths and performance metrics that encourage professional growth, technical expertise, and accountability.
- Foster collaboration, transparency, and a continuous improvement mindset across all levels of the finance function.
We realize applying for jobs can feel daunting at times. Even if you don’t check all the boxes in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway.
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA required, MBA or equivalent preferred.
- 15 years of progressive accounting leadership experience, including at least 5 years in a senior controller or equivalent role within a publicly traded or PE-backed environment.
- Deep technical expertise in U.S. GAAP, revenue recognition (ASC 606), and financial controls.
- Proven success building scalable accounting infrastructure, systems, and teams in a high-growth software or technology environment.
- Experience managing external audits and complex global consolidations.
- Strong leadership, communication, and executive presence; capable of influencing cross-functional and board-level stakeholders.
- ERP experience (e.g., Intacct, NetSuite, Workday, or equivalent) and a track record of driving process automation and system optimization.
At G2, we are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse environment where people of every background can thrive and feel welcome. We consider applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, genetic information, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, or marital, veteran, or physical or mental disability status. Learn more about our commitments here.
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For job applicants in California, the United Kingdom, and the European Union, please review this applicant privacy notice before applying to this job.
How We Use AI Technology In Our Hiring Process
G2 incorporates AI-powered technology to enhance our candidate evaluation process. These tools may assist with initial application screening, skills assessment analysis, and identifying candidates whose qualifications align with specific role requirements. While AI technology supports our recruitment workflow, all final hiring decisions remain under human oversight and judgment.
Your Choice Matters: If you would prefer that your application be reviewed without AI assistance, you can opt out by entering your email address in the email entry field at the bottom of the Automated Processing Legal Notice. Choosing to opt out will not disadvantage your application in any way—we will ensure your materials receive a thorough manual review by our hiring team.
For additional details about how we handle your information throughout the application process, please review G2's Applicant Privacy Notice.
Salary : $245,000 - $310,000