VP of Accounting & Corporate Controller

Joining Collibra’s Finance team

We are seeking a dynamic VP & Corporate Controller to join our rapidly growing team.  You will be directly responsible for coordinating the Company’s global financial close processes, leading the PCAOB external audit, and establishing best-in-class policies, controls, and procedures within the Accounting function that prepare the Company for future public company status.   Reporting directly to the CFO, this position has high visibility within the organization as well as with our VC backers, the Board and the Audit Committee and offers an incredible opportunity for growth.   The ideal candidate will be detail oriented, have strong organization and communication skills, and thrive in a fast-paced, global SaaS environment.

The VP of Accounting & Corporate Controller at Collibra is responsible for:

Financial Reporting & Management 

• Managing the monthly financial close and reporting process, including monthly financial statements, recons/flux, Company-wide metrics, and reporting
• Overseeing day-to-day accounting functions including general ledger, AR, AP, treasury (indirect), tax (indirect), fixed assets, revenue, and ASC 606 revenue recognition including contract structuring
• Providing thought leadership and direction on more complex accounting topics including Equity Accounting, SEC reporting (future), Intercompany eliminations and entries, Statutory reporting, Software capitalization, lease accounting, FX (revaluation, CTA), and Transfer pricing
• Providing leadership to the Payroll and Commissions team(s)
• Developing and implement processes to ensure financial results are completed in a timely and accurate manner in accordance with GAAP and IFRS
• Establishing and maintain internal controls and policies to prevent inaccuracies in financial statements and ensure a “clean” audit
• Assisting in the annual budget, quarterly board reporting, and monthly forecasting process
• Working cross functionally to coordinate communications on all items related to billing, revenue, monthly commission calculations, collections and Free Cash Flow

Technical Accounting

• Providing interpretation and application of technical accounting procedures, principles, and pronouncements in accordance with GAAP, including review and interpretation of customer contracts/SSP allocations (including on premise software and Cloud bundles) to implement revenue tracking, reporting and analysis.
• Overseeing purchase price accounting, including opening balance sheet entries in support of our acquisition strategies
• Coordinating 409a and ASC 805 valuation processes with external valuation consultants 

 Leading Audit and Audit Committee relationships and Tax Activities (Indirect Ownership):

• Leading the Company’s annual PCAOB financial audit by its external audit firm
• Liaising with the Tax department to Ensure tax compliance with various government agencies (both domestic and foreign); this includes Income Tax, Sales and Use Tax, Business Tax, VAT, quarterly/annual provision, etc. 
• Leading the relationship with the Audit Committee related to quarterly AC topics and reporting

You have:

• Controller leadership experience in a global, public SaaS or technology organization
• Financial leadership experience in global, $250+ million SaaS/technology organization(s); knowledgeable of the aspects of a small company while also understanding how to scale to a larger one.
• Proven background in M&A processes, from both a tax, accounting, acquisition and integration standpoint; IPO experience a plus
• ERP implementation and optimization experience, with NetSuite and Salesforce.com a plus
• Strong communication, presentation, Q&A and influencing skills in both small and large group settings, including effective interactions with, but not limited to, banks, auditors, lenders and Board/VC relationships.
• A bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience. Active CPA strongly desired. Public accounting experience is a plus. 

You are:

• Results-driven with a sense of urgency in execution of processes, systems, and projects, with a keen focus on making sure things are done timely, accurately
• Experienced in helping leadership teams focus on core financial deliverables dedicated to achieving the critical business results. Curious with strong, detailed knowledge of the end-to-end business cycle of ARR businesses and the desire to dig into the details of the business. Able to communicate effectively with all levels of an organization around business strategy and commercial success. 
• An enthusiastic team player who works well in and with cross functional teams and with independent business units in order to foster a common vision, strategy