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G2 · 10 hours ago

VP, Corporate Controller

Chicago, IL

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

15+ years exp

G2 is the world's largest and most trusted software marketplace, helping businesses make smarter software decisions. The Vice President, Corporate Controller will be responsible for overseeing global accounting operations, ensuring compliance with U.S. GAAP, and driving operational excellence while leading a high-performing team.

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Growth Opportunities

Hiring Manager

Nora Kawaguchi-Rodriguez

Responsibilities

Serve as the company’s principal accounting officer and key advisor to the CFO and executive team on accounting, audit, and control matters

Partner cross-functionally with FP&A, Legal, and Business Operations to influence strategic decision-making through data and financial insight

Lead long-range financial systems design, infrastructure improvements, and automation efforts to increase accuracy, speed, and scalability

Drive accounting readiness for major corporate events (e.g., acquisitions, integrations, financing rounds, or IPO-readiness)

Oversee timely and accurate preparation of consolidated financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP

Manage all aspects of external audits and liaise with external auditors, Board committees, and regulators as needed

Ensure compliance with all internal and external reporting requirements, including tax, statutory, and regulatory filings globally

Maintain deep ownership of internal control frameworks (SOX readiness, as applicable), ensuring a strong culture of governance and accountability

Lead continuous improvement of close processes and reporting cadence, targeting world-class efficiency and accuracy

Oversee accounting policy development, implementation, and consistent application across entities

Evaluate and optimize the company’s ERP and financial systems to enable real-time insight and operational agility

Establish and track key operational and financial metrics (KPIs) to measure and improve accounting performance

Drive leadership in the adoption and implementation of AI-driven ways-of-working to scale the team commensurately with the broader company

Build, lead, and mentor a diverse and high-performing accounting organization with global reach

Establish clear career paths and performance metrics that encourage professional growth, technical expertise, and accountability

Foster collaboration, transparency, and a continuous improvement mindset across all levels of the finance function

Qualification

U.S. GAAPCPAFinancial ReportingERP experienceRevenue RecognitionLeadershipTeam DevelopmentProcess AutomationCommunication

Required

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

CPA required

15+ years of progressive accounting leadership experience, including at least 5 years in a senior controller or equivalent role within a publicly traded or PE-backed environment

Deep technical expertise in U.S. GAAP, revenue recognition (ASC 606), and financial controls

Proven success building scalable accounting infrastructure, systems, and teams in a high-growth software or technology environment

Experience managing external audits and complex global consolidations

Strong leadership, communication, and executive presence; capable of influencing cross-functional and board-level stakeholders

ERP experience (e.g., Intacct, NetSuite, Workday, or equivalent) and a track record of driving process automation and system optimization