Apttus is looking for a seasoned Vice President, Controller to lead its Accounting group. This role is responsible for overseeing Apttusobal financial reporting, accounting and accounting operations functions. This position will have primary responsibility for external reporting (e.g., SEC reporting), internal financial/metrics reporting, internal controls establishment, financial audit, tax filings and financial systems oversight. Importance will also be placed in scaling the existing team.
Primary Responsibilities Include: - SEC Compliance: prepare, review and file Forms S-1, 10-Q, 10-K, 8-K, 8-K/A, S-8, and all other SEC requirements.
- Accounting: manage the accounting team and function, including month end close and consolidation, US GAAP based accounting, revenue recognition compliance, the annual audit and quarterly reviews with external auditors and all tax filings.
- Reporting: prepare internal and external financial reporting (e.g., SEC reporting) and flux analyses as well as track and measure GAAP/non-GAAP financial metrics.
- Financial Systems: continue to build and scale the companyinancial systems in conjunction with the business IT systems team.
- Policies and Procedures: establish and maintain the companyinancial operations and financial control policies and procedures.
- Internal Controls: implement and maintain the companynternal controls systems as well as the audit and SOX review.
Required Skills/Experience: - CPA
- Minimum 15 years of experience including manager or partner at a Big 4 public accounting firm and at least 5 years leading corporate accounting
- Recent S-1 initial public offering experience a plus
- Experience in global accounting operations
- Significant experience with financial audits, SEC regulatory interactions and tax filings
- Deep understanding of SaaS accounting, especially revenue recognition
- Exceptional attention to detail and strong analytical skills
- Proven ability to scale an accounting and reporting team and systems
- Experience with Netsuite ERP
- Excellent oral and written communication skills as well as interpersonal skills
