VP, Controller

Company Overview

Kiteworks’ mission is to empower organizations to effectively manage risk in every send, share, receive, and save of sensitive content. To this end, we created a platform that delivers content governance, compliance, and protection to customers. The platform unifies, tracks, controls, and secures sensitive content moving within, into, and out of their organization, significantly improving risk management and ensuring regulatory compliance on all sensitive content communications

About The Role

Kiteworks is seeking a seasoned and strategic VP, Controller to lead our global accounting operations. The ideal candidate is a seasoned financial leader with a deep understanding of complex accounting principles and a proven track record of driving financial excellence in global, dynamic environments.

As a key member of our extended leadership team, you are a proactive problem-solver with exceptional analytical skills and a keen attention to detail. You thrive in fast-paced settings and possess the ability to navigate and manage multiple priorities seamlessly. Your collaborative approach and strong communication skills enable you to build effective relationships with cross-functional teams and external partners. Most importantly, you are passionate about mentoring and developing high-performing teams, fostering a culture of growth, innovation, and continuous improvement. Your leadership style is characterized by integrity, transparency, and a commitment to delivering results.

The successful candidate will be a strategic thinker who can drive process improvements and implement robust financial systems and controls. You are adept at leveraging technology to enhance efficiency and accuracy in financial reporting and are excited to contribute to Kiteworks' mission of securing the flow of sensitive information across organizations.

What You'll Do

• Reporting to the Senior Vice President, Finance, the Vice President, Controller has primary responsibility for the management of the organization's global accounting department, including all aspects of accounting, treasury, payroll, commission, and equity administration.
• As the day-to-day operations leader for the accounting department, this position is responsible for implementing new accounting standards and procedures, instituting internal controls to minimize risks as well as the preparation of financial reports in accordance with US GAAP standards for annual audits, tax compliance, management, regulatory agencies, and the Board of Directors.
• Coordinates the accounting activities with departments across the organization and ensures that all financial transactions /information/reports are accurately and timely reported.
• Oversees all accounts, ledgers, and reporting systems.
• Responsible for complex accounting areas such as lease accounting, goodwill, intangibles, stock-based compensation, and analysis of technical accounting issues.
• Directs the timely and accurate preparation of monthly, quarterly, annual, and consolidated financial accounting close processes.
• Leads all audits worldwide and tax preparation activity and manages relationships with external auditors, tax advisors, and banks.
• Active participation in M&A activities including managing purchase price allocation process with external firm.
• Proactively look for and implement process improvements including systems enhancements and integrations, policy changes, workflow changes and spreadsheet redesign.
• Manages, mentors, and develops a high-performing professional accounting team of 12+ individuals worldwide.
• Supports FP&A team on cash and financial forecasts.
• Performs other duties as necessary.
  
  

What You'll Bring

• CPA and bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or business is required.
• Strong knowledge and understanding of US GAAP.
• 10+ years in senior accounting management roles with at least 5+ years as a Controller.
• Extensive experience in financial operations management, including cash flow management, forecasting, and reporting.
• Strong decision-making skills in accounting and business operations.
• Ability to build and maintain relationships with banks, tax advisors, and external auditors.
• Strong leadership and management skills.
• Excellent verbal, written and communication skills.
• Experience managing a diverse global accounting team and collaborating effectively across departments.
  
  

Perks and Benefits

• Base pay depends on many factors, such as location, education, experience, and skills. Base pay is only one part of Kiteworks competitive Total Rewards package that can include benefits, perks, equity, and bonuses. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future.
• 100% paid Medical, Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance. Benefits begin on your first day!
• Option of Health Savings Account (HSA) or Flexible Savings Account (FSA)
• Generous paid time off (PTO) plus paid sick time, holidays, parental leave, and volunteer days off
• 401k match program
• Eligible donation match program
• Referral Bonuses
• Stock equity -- every employee is granted stock options when they walk in the door
  
  

Our Hiring Process

Please note that visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Kiteworks is an equal opportunity employer. We eagerly seek applicants of diverse background and hire without regard to race, color, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, physical abilities (or disability), age, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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In compliance with applicable law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work and to complete employment eligibility verification. Note: Our stewardship of the data of thousands of customers means that a criminal background check is required to join Kiteworks.

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