VP Corporate Controller, Cognism

• 15+ Years’ experience in Corporate Accounting, preferably working in a hyper growth SAAS environment or similar investment banking experience
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or related field
• Big 4 experience and CPA preferred
• Experience managing financials across multiple international entities
• Netsuite experience, ideally having completed an implementation
• IPO and/or SEC reporting experience is a plus
• Thorough knowledge of accounting principles and procedures
• Experience with general ledger functions and the month-end/year end close process
• Superior analytical and problem-solving skills, with demonstrated intellectual and analytical rigor
• Excellent accounting software user and administration skills
• Strong executive leadership skills with experience in growing and leading a high-performance team of finance professionals
• Ability to demonstrate effective leadership in ambiguous and frequently changing situations
• Proven ability to work effectively with customers, contractors, and vendors
• Ability to meet deadlines and deal efficiently with a fast-paced environment
• Strong interpersonal, verbal, written and technical skills to lead the day-to-day activities of the team and build relationships with the extended organization
• Strong organizational and management skills

• Cognism is looking for a VP, Corporate Controller who will lead, manage and support the company’s Accounting operations and financial reporting
• This will include development and implementation of accounting policies, generating monthly financials and analysis, as well as working with the business operations to simplify and reduce friction in commercial activities
• They will also be the lead interface with our audit and tax firms and will own the process around Audit Committee meetings
• This is the leader of the company’s Global Accounting organization reporting directly to the CFO
• Partner to the Leadership Teams and advise on all Accounting related activities
• Guides financial decisions by establishing, monitoring, and enforcing policies and procedures
• Lead all activities related to our annual audit process
• Coordinate the preparation of annual tax return with outside CPA firm
• Lead high quality and timely monthly/quarter close process, with detailed monthly financial analysis
• Perform cash projections to effectively manage cash balances, manage the banking relationships and maximize the return on any excess cash balances
• Complies with federal, state, and local legal requirements by studying existing and new legislation; anticipating future legislation; enforcing adherence to requirements; filing financial reports; advising management on needed actions
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies
• Stay abreast on industry changes and current tax/accounting laws
• Research technical accounting issues for compliance
• Keep management apprised of financial results/issues and emerging trends
• Identify issues and opportunities to improve financial processes and implement recommended solutions

• Generous Annual Leave/ Paid Time Off (PTO)
• A day off for your Birthday!
• Great Maternity and Paternity packages
• Monthly Wellbeing Allowance
• Access to Spill – our slack integrated Wellbeing Service

Total funding: $129m

Cognism is a lead generation platform that provides clients with a SaaS solution that facilitates prospecting and improves conversions. According to Cognism, over 1.800 international businesses use its solution to drive new revenue, across industries such as marketing, HR, and technology.