VP, Corporate Controller

About Zone & Co

Zone is reinventing the way companies approach financial operations, empowering finance leaders and their teams to scale and thrive in today's dynamic business landscape. Our highly flexible platform enhances out-of-the-box ERP capabilities, offering maximum visibility and control over company operations. From complex billing & revenue recognition to AP automation and advanced FP&A reporting, Zone's unified platform integrates seamlessly with leading ERP software, adapting precisely to evolving needs. Trusted by over 3,000 customers worldwide, Zone & Co is committed to delivering real-world solutions that deliver tangible results for its customers. Headquartered in Boston, MA, with hubs across Europe, North America, Australia, and Asia, we're dedicated to shaping the future of enterprise financial management.

For more information, please visit: www.zoneandco.com, or follow us on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/zoneandco.

Opportunity Summary

The Vice President, Corporate Controller will serve as a key leader in the finance organization and oversee all aspects of the company's financial reporting, general ledger accounting, accounts payable, accounts receivable, taxes, treasury functions, and be a business partner across the company through a period of rapid growth. As part of these functional responsibilities, the Vice President, Corporate Controller will be responsible for coordinating annual financial statement audits, ensuring timely filing of all required tax filings, developing robust internal control systems, and coordinating internal and external financial reporting packages and analysis. The Vice President, Corporate Controller will report directly to the Chief Financial Officer. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide financial accounting leadership and daily direction in accordance with the overall strategic direction of the company
• Drive continuous process improvement within the accounting group and across the company by working both independently and with other senior leaders to enact change
• Oversee the accounting operations including accounts receivable, accounts payable, general ledger, financial reporting, and payroll
• Manage monthly, quarterly and annual financial statement preparation
• Communicate operating results and accounting information effectively and strategically, delivering results-oriented messages; work with VP of FP&A to facilitate executive management and department heads’ understanding of departmental and companywide financial performance
• Act as the company’s GAAP expert, ensuring compliance with all financial reporting regulations
• Participate in and facilitate revenue recognition-related decision-making in contract negotiations in accordance with ASC 606
• Develop and administer a sound internal controls environment that would facilitate IPO readiness
• Oversee the Company’s annual financial audit and lead relationships with auditors and tax advisors
• Manage relationship with external bank(s) and facilitate related, required monthly reporting
• Foster a positive and proactive department environment, emphasizing respect for individuals, high standards of quality, customer service, innovation, and teamwork.
• Strong results orientation within the department by motivating staff and holding them accountable for meeting customer needs and organizational goals.
• Understand interrelationships across functional areas to redesign processes, improve efficiency, and ensure optimal results as needed.
• Identify, communicate, and implement opportunities for change to improve business processes and procedures to streamline operations.
• Be the primary “Super-user” of our ERP system and our own Zone products; oversee current transformational projects to significantly upgrade financial processes and controls.
• Work with various internal systems such as Netsuite, Vena Planning, Solutions 7, and Salesforce.com   

Requirements

Desired Characteristics

• 10+ years of progressive corporate finance management and public accounting experience (Big 4 experience preferred)
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
• Previous hands-on Controller experience.
• Prior work experience in high-growth technology and / or SaaS organization
• Previous experience in IPO readiness or taking a company public
• Prior experience using Zone & Co. products, most preferably ZoneBilling
• Experience in software and recurring revenue models is required
• Deep knowledge of GAAP; particularly around revenue recognition
• Hands-on experience managing tax function preferred
• Excellent financial reporting skills, including variance discussion and analysis
• Prior experience with mergers and acquisitions is required
• Proven ability to build out, scale, and lead teams
• Strong interpersonal, written and oral communication, and facilitation skills which will enable him/her to interact with a range of personalities and styles and be able to establish effective relationships of all levels of the organization.
• Demonstrated ability to multi-task and balance numerous priorities in a fast-paced operational environment.
• Takes ownership; ability to set a strategy and motivate others to achieve necessary deliverables
• Unquestionable integrity and personal ethics
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics or a related major is required. An MBA or Master's degree is a plus

Additional Information:

• 100% Remote Opportunity
• Occasional travel may be required
• Preferred location: Boston or Atlanta

Benefits

At Zone, our benefits are designed to enrich your life beyond the workplace. Recognizing that work is just a fraction of your overall life experience, we are dedicated to providing robust support. As a fully remote company, we prioritize flexibility and balance. Explore our comprehensive list of benefits at Zoneandco.com. 

Zone and Co is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity, or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

We strongly encourage candidates of all different backgrounds and identities to apply. This is an opportunity for us to bring in a different perspective and we’re eager to further diversify our company. Zone & Co is committed to building an equitable, inclusive, and supportive place for you to do some of the greatest work of your career.