Vice President, Controller

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Hiring Remotely in San Francisco, CA
Remote
Senior level
Marketing Tech • Software • Analytics
Activate Customers with Joy. Iterable helps brands unlock growth in the digital era by enabling joyful customer experien
The Role
The Vice President, Controller will oversee accounting operations, ensure compliance with financial regulations, manage financial reporting, and drive process improvements. This role entails collaborating with financial planning and analysis to provide insights and support strategic decisions while leading an accounting team for a SaaS company.
Summary Generated by Built In

Iterable is the leading AI-powered customer engagement platform that helps leading brands like Redfin, SeatGeek, Priceline, Calm, and Box create dynamic, individualized experiences at scale. Our platform empowers organizations to activate customer data, design seamless cross-channel interactions, and optimize engagement—all with enterprise-grade security and compliance. Today, nearly 1,200 brands across 50+ countries rely on Iterable to drive growth, deepen customer relationships, and deliver joyful customer experiences.

Our success is powered by extraordinary people who bring our core values—Trust, Growth Mindset, Balance, and Humility—to life. We foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and inclusion, where ideas are valued and individuals are empowered to do their best work. That’s why we’ve been recognized as one of Inc’s Best Workplaces and Fastest Growing Companies, and were recognized on Forbes’ list of America’s Best Startup Employers in 2022. Notably, Iterable has also been listed on Wealthfront’s Career Launching Companies List and has held a top 10 ranking on the Top 25 Companies Where Women Want to Work.

With a global presence—including offices in San Francisco, New York, Denver, London, and Lisbon, plus remote employees worldwide—we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and encourage you to apply. Learn more about our story and mission on our Culture and About Us pages. Let’s shape the future of customer engagement together!

Position Overview:

We are seeking a highly experienced and strategic VP, Controller to lead our accounting and financial reporting functions. Reporting to the CFO, this role is a key part of the finance leadership team, responsible for overseeing global accounting operations, ensuring financial accuracy, maintaining compliance, and driving process improvements. The ideal candidate has deep SaaS experience, strong leadership skills, and a track record of building and scaling high-performing teams.

Note: This is a remote position, preferably based in the San Francisco Bay Area for occasional in-office meetings.

Responsibilities:

  • Oversee all accounting operations, including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and tax compliance
  • Ensure timely and accurate financial reporting, including monthly, quarterly, and annual statements
  • Manage the annual audit process and relationships with external auditors
  • Develop and maintain strong internal controls, ensuring compliance with U.S. GAAP and SaaS revenue recognition standards (ASC 606)
  • Evaluate and improve accounting processes, systems, and policies to support scaling operations
  • Collaborate with FP&A to provide financial insights and support strategic decision-making
  • Lead system implementations and enhancements, including ERP and financial planning tools
  • Partner with the CFO and executive leadership on accounting strategy, risk management, and investor relations
  • Build and mentor a high-performing accounting team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field 
  • CPA with experience from a Big 4 accounting firm and extensive corporate accounting experience, ideally within SaaS
  • Minimum of 8 years of progressive accounting experience, with at least 3 years in a leadership role
  • Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, ASC 606, and SaaS business models
  • Familiarity with with ERP, Billing, Procurement, and Financial Close Tools (ex: NetSuite, Zuora, Salesforce, SteelBrick, Coupa and Gaapify)
  • IPO/public company experience preferred
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills
  • Exceptional leadership, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment

Perks & Benefits:

  • Paid parental leave
  • Competitive salaries, meaningful equity, & 401(k) plan
  • Medical, dental, vision, & life insurance
  • Balance Days (additional paid holidays)
  • Fertility & Adoption Assistance
  • Paid Sabbatical
  • Flexible PTO
  • Monthly Employee Wellness allowance 
  • Monthly Professional Development allowance 
  • Pre-tax commuter benefits
  • Complete laptop workstation

The US base salary range for this position at the start of employment is $212,000 - $310,000. Within this range, individual pay is determined by specific US work location, as well as additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, relevant education or training, and internal equity considerations.

Please note that the range listed above reflects only base salary. The total compensation package includes variable pay (where applicable), equity, plus a range of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and financial. In addition, we offer perks such as generous stipends for health & fitness and learning & development, among others.

Recruitment Disclaimer:

Please be aware that Iterable, Inc. (“Iterable”) and our official professional recruiting agencies and platforms do not:

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  • Request money, fees, or payment of any kind from prospective candidates to apply to Iterable, for employment, or for the recruitment process (e.g. for home office supplies, or training, etc.).
  • Request or require personal documents like bank account details, tax forms, or credit card information as part of the recruitment process prior to the candidate signing an engagement letter or an employment contract with Iterable.

You may see all job vacancies on our official Iterable channels:

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Iterable is not affiliated in any way to these impostors and we hereby confirm that such individuals/entities are not authorized, encouraged, or sponsored to act on behalf of Iterable. Such job opportunities are entirely fake and not valid. Therefore, please disregard any written or oral request for a job offer or an interview that you believe is or might be fraudulent or suspicious and immediately reach out to us via email at [email protected] upon receiving a suspicious job offer.

Criminal and/or civil liabilities may arise from such actions, and Iterable expressly reserves the right to take legal action, including criminal action, against such individuals/entities whenever such phenomena occur. In any case, please note that under no circumstances shall Iterable and any of its affiliates be held liable or responsible for any claims, losses, damages, expenses or other inconvenience resulting from or in any way connected to the actions of these impostors.
Iterable is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer that proudly pursues and hires a diverse workforce. Iterable does not make hiring or employment decisions on the basis of race, color, religion or religious belief, ethnic or national origin, nationality, sex, gender, gender-identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable local, state, or federal laws or prohibited by Company policy. Iterable also strives for a healthy and safe workplace and strictly prohibits harassment of any kind. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance and other similar state laws and local ordinances, and its internal policy, Iterable will also consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Top Skills

Accounting
Asc 606
Coupa
Erp
Financial Reporting
Gaapify
NetSuite
Salesforce
Steelbrick
U.S. Gaap
Zuora
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The Company
HQ: San Francisco, CA
640 Employees
Hybrid Workplace
Year Founded: 2013

What We Do

Iterable is the top rated AI-powered customer communication platform that helps organizations like Redfin, Priceline, Calm, and Box to activate customers with joyful interactions at scale. With Iterable, organizations drive high growth with individualized, harmonized and dynamic communications that engage customers throughout the entire lifecycle at the right time.

Why Work With Us

Iterable was founded on a simple premise: help people. Help people. Help brands build relationships. Help employees accomplish the best work of their careers. Help marketers connect with customers. Help people connect with the brands that bring them joy. As Iterable scales, so does its potential for impact,

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