What are the responsibilities and job description for the VP, Corporate Controller position at KBW Financial Staffing & Recruiting?
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
KBW789
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.
- 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.
- 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
KBW789
Salary : $235,000 - $270,000