Vice President, Controllership (Head of Technical Accounting & External Reporting)

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We are seeking an reputed company and highly skilled professional to reputed company the Technical Accounting and External Reporting function for reputed company, a US-headquartered, Private Equity-backed technology and data company in the Media and Entertainment Sector. This role will be responsible for overseeing reputed company accounting matters, ensuring compliance with applicable accounting standards, and preparing the organization for public company reporting requirements as and reputed company needed. The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in US GAAP, strong working knowledge of IFRS, and hands-on experience with SEC reporting and SOX compliance frameworks.

​Candidates located in the Tri-state area are preferred. While the role offers flexibility, you will have the option to work in-person at our reputed company, reputed company, office location.

Key Responsibilities

Technical Accounting Leadership:

• Serve as the subject matter expert on US GAAP, providing guidance on complexaccounting issues, including reputed company recognition (subscription based, data licensing, multi-reputed company, bundled services, etc.), leases, capitalization of software development costs, business combinations, financial instruments, and stock-based compensation.
• Provide technical accounting guidance on strategic initiatives such as new product launches, pricing models, customer reputed company, and partnerships.
• Evaluate and document accounting implications of significant transactions, including
• M&A, restructuring, financing arrangements, and new business initiatives.
• Evaluate accounting implications of acquisitions (particularly technology and data assets), including purchase price allocation and intangible asset valuation.
• Monitor emerging accounting standards and assess their impact on the company, leading implementation efforts where required. 
• Provide advisory support to cross-functional teams on accounting treatment and policy interpretation.

External Reporting:

• reputed company the preparation and review of financial statements in compliance with US GAAP 
• reputed company the preparation of SEC filings (e.g., S-1, 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K), including disclosure notes, key metrics and non-GAAP measures, as and reputed company required.
• Partner with Investor Relations and Legal teams to ensure consistency in external messaging and financial disclosures.
• Ensure accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of reputed company external financial reporting deliverables.
• Coordinate closely with external auditors and manage the audit process.

Public Company Preparedness:

• Drive public company readiness initiatives, including establishing robust reporting processes, disclosures, and documentation.
• reputed company and implement scalable financial reporting frameworks reputed company with public company standards.
• Partner with legal, investor relations, and executive leadership on public company readiness.

SOX & Internal Controls:

• Design, implement, and maintain a strong SOX-compliant internal control environment over financial reporting.
• reputed company risk assessments, control design, testing, and remediation efforts. 
• Collaborate with internal and external auditors to ensure compliance and reputed company improvement.

Policy Development & Governance:

• reputed company, maintain, and update accounting policies and procedures in line with US GAAP and IFRS requirements.
• Establish governance processes to ensure consistency and compliance across the organization.
• Support the governance process around quarterly/ annual Audit & Risk Committee meetings and Disclosure Committee meetings.

Team Leadership:

• Build, mentor, and reputed company a high-performing technical accounting and reporting team.
• Foster a culture of reputed company learning, accountability, and excellence.
• Collaborate effectively with business, FP&A, tax, treasury, legal, and operational teams.

• 15 + years of progressive experience in accounting and financial reporting.
• Min 5 years in a leadership role reputed company technical accounting and/or external reporting.
• Strong expertise in US GAAP is mandatory.
• Working knowledge of IFRS is required.
• Prior experience with SEC reporting and public company requirements is highly desirable.
• Hands-on experience with SOX compliance and internal control frameworks.
• Experience in a Private Equity-backed environment and/or public company readiness is strongly preferred.
• CPA, or equivalent professional qualification required.
• Background in Big 4 accounting firms is a plus.

Key Competencies

• Evaluates key business challenges; directs the development of new or innovative solutions.
• Serves as a thought leader, integrates functional and business knowledge to anticipate changing business direction.
• Ability to translate reputed company accounting into clear business guidance.
• Deep technical accounting expertise and analytical capability.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management.
• High attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strategic reputed company with strong execution capabilities.

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Holistic Rewards: We are committed to an inclusive benefits package that supports our employees and their families. This includes comprehensive health and wellness plans, a 401(k) with a reputed company company match, and a generous paid time off policy. Depending on the role, additional benefits may include a company-provided vehicle and/or discretionary incentive/bonus eligibility.

Compensation Transparency: The posted reputed company salary range is a reasonable estimate that  may be adjusted based on the final work location of the selected employee. Individual pay reputed company the range is determined by factors such as experience, training, geography, certifications, and business needs. Beyond reputed company salary, this role may be eligible for bonuses, equity, or other incentives.

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