Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. JumpCloud is a high-growth SaaS company operating in the identity and security space, and they are seeking a Vice President, Accounting to lead their worldwide accounting operations. This role involves overseeing various accounting functions and ensuring compliance and efficiency as the company prepares for its IPO.
Responsibilities
- Lead, develop, and scale the multi-regional Accounting, Revenue Accounting, Payroll, and Billing/Collections teams to support a rapidly growing, global SaaS organization
- Bring a strategic mindset to IPO readiness, helping to design and execute the accounting roadmap required for public company standards
- Champion the company’s comprehensive enterprise risk framework, serving as the primary owner for insurance renewals, international statutory compliance, and banking relationships
- Own key relationships with external auditors, banking partners, and tax authorities, running all associated operational confirmations and processes
- Prepare materials and support presentation to the Audit Committee, serving as the primary voice on technical accounting positions, risk exposure, and internal control certifications
- Drive readiness initiatives including SOX compliance, internal controls, audit preparedness, and process documentation
- Drive the timeline and execution of annual audits and quarterly reviews, ensuring high quality results and full readiness for future SEC reporting requirements
- Establish and refine accounting policies in accordance with US GAAP, with a strong focus on SaaS revenue recognition
- Manage the global tax structure, including transfer pricing studies, intercompany agreements, and VAT/GST compliance, ensuring effective international scaling
- Own revenue accounting processes, including ASC 606, contract review, and complex revenue arrangements. Manage unique customer and vendor contracting discussions in partnership with Legal and Deal Desk
- Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and scalability
- Ensure strong billing, collections, and cash application processes that support customer experience and financial integrity
- Own global cash positioning, bank account administration, and investment policy execution
- Lead the implementation and optimization of accounting systems and tools as the company scales
- Collaborate closely with Sales, Deal Desk, Legal, and RevOps to support contract structuring and revenue accuracy
- Partner with FP&A to ensure alignment between actuals, forecasts, and strategic plans
- Support M&A activity as needed, including accounting integration and purchase accounting
Skills
- 12+ years of progressive accounting experience, ideally within high-growth SaaS or technology companies
- Deep expertise in revenue accounting for SaaS businesses
- Experience leading accounting at companies with multiple currencies, international legal entities, and active M&A
- Experience leading SOX implementation and operating in a public-company-ready control environment
- Proven people leader with experience building and scaling high-performing teams
- Strong technical accounting foundation with the ability to balance detail with strategic thinking
- Comfortable operating in fast-paced, ambiguous environments and driving change
- Excellent cross-functional communication and executive presence
- Prior experience at a public company or leading accounting through IPO preparation and execution strongly preferred
Benefits
- Several medical plans to choose from including a high deductible HSA plan with employer contribution
- Two dental plans
- Vision insurance
- Flexible spending account (FSA)
- Employee assistance program (EAP)
- Short- and long-term disability
- Life insurance
- 401k savings plan with match
- Flexible paid time off policy
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