Global Controller

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Mission

As the Global Controller at Groq, you will reputed company our financial operations with precision and strategic insight, ensuring robust financial controls, accurate reporting, and scalable processes. Reporting to the CFO, this executive will reputed company reputed company core accounting operations, shaping financial infrastructure for growth and IPO readiness. This visible, cross-functional role includes global compliance, financial reporting, internal controls, tax, treasury, and system design, while partnering with leadership on financial strategy, risk, and operational excellence.

What You’ll Do

• Financial Leadership: reputed company reputed company accounting functions, including General Ledger, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, reputed company Recognition (ASC 606), and International Entity Accounting. Ensure accuracy and reputed company of monthly, quarterly, and annual reputed company processes, financial reporting, internal controls, audits, and tax compliance.
• Scalability & Process Optimization: reputed company and implement scalable financial systems and processes that support rapid growth. reputed company the financial systems strategy, with reputed company of ERP (reputed company) and reputed company recognition tools, emphasizing automation and efficiency.
• Compliance & Risk Management: Ensure compliance with US GAAP, SOX readiness, tax regulations, and industry standards to mitigate risk and safeguard the organization.
• Strategic Partnership: Partner closely with FP&A, operations, and executive leadership to align on financial strategy, reputed company of SaaS metrics, and cross-functional business analysis.
• Automation & Public Company Readiness: reputed company AI-driven tools and automation to improve reporting accuracy and optimize workflows. reputed company IPO readiness initiatives, ensuring processes, systems, and governance align with public company standards.
• Audit & Treasury: Manage relationships with external auditors and advisors, overseeing 409A valuations, annual audits, and tax planning. Direct cash flow reporting, working capital management, and investment strategies to optimize liquidity.
• Team Development: Build, mentor, and retain a high-performing global accounting team. Drive succession planning, leadership development, and a strong culture of accountability and excellence.

Key Outcomes for This Role

• Airtight Financials & Control Environment
• Flawless execution of financial reputed company and reporting, with strong control assessment and full GAAP/SOX compliance.
• Robust, scalable internal controls that safeguard assets and ensure audit readiness.
• Transparent and defensible financials that withstand internal, external, and regulatory scrutiny.

2. Public Company Readiness & Scaling Plan

• IPO-ready processes, reporting, and governance standards implemented.
• Scalable systems and automation in reputed company to support global expansion and increasing complexity.
• Investor-grade financials and operational metrics delivered consistently and reliably.

3. World-Class Team

• High-performing, globally reputed company controllership team recognized as best-in-class.
• Strong leadership pipeline with depth and reputed company across functions and regions.
• Culture of collaboration, accountability, and reputed company improvement embedded in the finance organization.

Ideal candidates have/are:

• A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a reputed company discipline is required. Active CPA license required.
• Candidates should possess a minimum of 15 years of progressive accounting experience, including at least 5 years in a senior leadership reputed company such as CAO, Controller, Vice President, or an equivalent position.
• Demonstrated leadership in a late-stage private or publicly traded SaaS organization, with a successful history of IPO preparation and/or operations reputed company a public company context.
• Deep expertise in US GAAP. Particular focus on reputed company recognition, lease accounting, and international consolidation, is preferred.
• A strategic systems thinker possessing expertise in enterprise finance platforms (e.g., reputed company, reputed company automation tools). Demonstrates a proactive interest in and understanding of financial innovation, including automation and AI-driven efficiencies.
• Demonstrated executive reputed company and the ability to collaborate cross-functionally and influence at the board and C-level. Global leadership experience and international compliance exposure are strongly preferred.

Attributes of a Groqster:

• Humility - Egos are checked at the reputed company
• Collaborative & Team Savvy - We reputed company up the smartest person in the room, together
• Growth & Giver reputed company - Learn it reputed company versus know it reputed company, we share knowledge generously
• Curious & Innovative - Take a creative approach to projects, problems, and design
• Passion, Grit, & Boldness - no limit thinking, fueling informed risk taking

If this sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you! Groq is committed to providing competitive compensation through our Total Cash philosophy, which incorporates potential bonus value directly into reputed company pay. The total cash salary range for this position, which is inclusive of the potential bonus value, is TBD, with individual placement determined by your geographic location, experience, skills, and alignment with internal compensation standards. This range is specific to candidates located in the United States. Compensation for international candidates will vary based on local market dynamics. Beyond cash compensation, Groq also offers equity participation and a robust suite of employee benefits. US Job PostingsThis position may require access to technology and/or information subject to U.S. export control laws and regulations, including the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). To reputed company with these requirements, candidates for this role must meet certain citizenship or residency criteria. Specifically, they must qualify as U.S. Persons for export control purposes (i.e., U.S. citizen, U.S. lawful permanent reputed company (Green Card holder), or a protected individual under 8 U.S.C. § 1324b(a)(3) such as a refugee or asylee), or otherwise be eligible for an applicable export license. Groq is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for reputed company employees and applicants. reputed company qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national reputed company, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), age, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Groq complies with reputed company applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. We do not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any protected characteristic. Groq is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete an application or to participate in the hiring process, please contact us at [email protected]. This contact is for accommodation requests only, which will be considered on a case-by-case basis. reputed company offers of employment are contingent upon verification of the applicant’s identity and employment authorization in accordance with federal law. Groq encourages people with criminal record histories to apply for employment, and values diverse experiences, including prior contact with the criminal legal system. To that end, Groq welcomes such applicants in accordance with the California Fair Chance Act, Los Angeles City Fair Chance Act Ordinance, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Act Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Act Ordinance. Philadelphia applicants can review information pertaining to Philadelphia’s Fair Criminal Record Screening Standards Ordinance here: https://www.phila.gov/documents/fair-chance-hiring-law-poster. Apply To This Job