Global Controller

Description

About Us: SundaySky offers the most innovative, all-in-one video platform for the world’s leading brands—powered by AI. We’re bringing on new team members who are drawn to fast-paced, rapidly growing software companies to join us in our mission to transform how businesses connect with audiences through video. At SundaySky, we prioritize the success of our customers and employees, emphasizing empathy, collaboration, excellence, and the happiness of our teams. Learn more about us at https://sundaysky.com/.

Job Overview: We are seeking an accomplished Global Controller to lead the accounting and financial reporting function for a dynamic, private equity–backed SaaS company. This role is mission-critical to driving financial rigor, operational scalability, and compliance across a growing global footprint. 

The ideal candidate is a hands-on leader with deep NetSuite expertise, strong command of U.S. GAAP (including ASC 606 and ASC 842), and a proven track record of leading audits, managing distributed teams, and implementing automation to scale efficiently. Experience working in PE-backed companies and across international jurisdictions—particularly Israel—is highly preferred. 

Responsibilities

Accounting, Audit & Compliance 

• Lead the global month-end close and financial consolidation across U.S., Israeli, and Japanese entities 
• Prepare accurate, timely consolidated financial statements under U.S. GAAP, including footnotes and disclosures 
• Serve as the primary liaison with external auditors (e.g., KPMG) to ensure timely, clean audits and annual audit readiness 
• Own technical accounting areas including ASC 606 (SaaS/professional services revenue), ASC 842 (leases), and equity/debt accounting 
• Ensure compliance with statutory requirements in the U.S., Israel, and Japan 
• Oversee accurate classification and tracking of COGS, including infrastructure, support, and delivery-related expenses 
• Oversight of U.S. Payroll Compliance, including incentive compensation plans 

Global Operations, Consolidation & Transfer Pricing 

• Own all intercompany accounting, including journal entries, eliminations, and transfer pricing 
• Maintain intercompany agreements and ensure appropriate documentation for tax compliance 
• Coordinate with international finance teams and external tax advisors to support cross-border compliance 
• Leverage NetSuite to reduce reliance on offline spreadsheets, improve controls, and enforce proper workflows 

Cash Management, Forecasting & Cost Control 

• Maintain a rolling 12-week global cash flow forecast, including all entities 
• Oversee vendor management, payment approvals, and spend optimization 
• Partner with FP&A to align forecasts, budgets, and actuals; support cost containment strategies 

Systems, Reporting & Process Optimization 

• Serve as the NetSuite champion: manage chart of accounts, custom reports, saved searches, and the budgeting module 
• Own budget uploads and drive reporting accuracy within NetSuite 
• Identify and implement AI-driven automation tools to streamline close processes, reduce manual work, and improve scalability 
• Continuously improve processes to support rapid growth in a lean, cost-conscious environment 

Team Leadership & Collaboration 

• Lead and develop a high-performing accounting team, including U.S. and international staff 
• Provide coaching, mentorship, and performance management to team members 
• Partner with outsourced accounting providers where needed to supplement in-house capacity 
• Promote best practices in technical accounting, compliance, close cadence, and reporting excellence 
• Foster a culture of accountability, learning, and cross-functional collaboration 

 

Requirements

• CPA strongly preferred; Big 4 or top-tier firm experience strongly preferred 
• 8+ years of progressive accounting experience, including 3+ years in a SaaS environment 
• Prior experience as a Controller or Global Controller in a PE-backed company 
• Expert-level NetSuite user, including multi-book accounting, OneWorld currency, tax and consolidation management, advanced revenue management, GL configuration, saved searches, reports, and dashboards, budget module, workflo