VP Accounting (Corporate Controller) - Remote Leadership Role

About the Role

We are seeking a VP Accounting (Corporate Controller) remote to lead and evolve our global Accounting function as we scale toward €500M ARR. This role combines strategic leadership with deep technical expertise, allowing you to architect a scalable, globally distributed Accounting organization while maintaining strong command of complex accounting areas that require executive judgment.

What You'll Do

• Lead the Global Accounting Function, owning the end-to-end accounting engine, including close, reporting, controls, and policy.
• Ensure accurate, timely IFRS reporting and high-quality audit outcomes.
• Build a scalable target operating model across people, process, systems, and global footprint.
• Define and track clear KPIs (close efficiency, control health, audit quality, DSO/DPO, automation impact).
• Provide Technical Accounting Leadership as an executive subject matter expert on complex accounting topics including revenue recognition, commissions, equity, payroll, intercompany, FX, treasury, and policy interpretation.
• Shape accounting treatment early in deal design, commission structures, pricing decisions, and global entity strategy.
• Build and develop a high-performing organization by hiring, developing, and retaining strong leaders and individual contributors.
• Drive automation across accounting workflows in partnership with internal automation teams.

Requirements

• Senior-level experience leading a global Accounting or Controller function in a complex, multi-entity, remote-first environment.
• Strong technical accounting judgment across revenue, equity, commissions, payroll, and intercompany structures.
• Experience in IFRS environments; exposure to U.S. GAAP or public-company reporting environments is a plus.
• Demonstrated experience leveraging automation, analytics, or AI-enabled tools to modernize accounting workflows.
• Ability to influence cross-functional leaders and translate technical requirements into business decisions.

Nice to Have

• Experience in global payroll and multi-jurisdiction operations.
• NetSuite experience preferred.
• Experience leading teams through scale, transformation, or readiness for major capital events.

What We Offer

• Competitive, fair, and transparent compensation based on location.
• Equity through our Virtual Stock Option Plan (VSOP).
• Remote and flexible work arrangements with a home office budget and flexible time off.
• Access to tailored healthcare and mental wellbeing support.
• Professional growth budget for self-driven learning.