Baya Systems · 2 weeks ago
Vice President Finance
Santa Clara County, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
12+ years expBaya Systems is a rapidly growing semiconductor IP and software company enabling next-generation SoCs, chiplets, and AI infrastructure. They are seeking a Vice President of Finance to lead the company's global finance function, ensuring financial rigor and supporting the company's strategic outcomes including potential future IPO.
Information TechnologyInternetSemiconductor
Hiring Manager
Rich Goldstein
Responsibilities
Own and enforce U.S. GAAP / ASC 606 revenue recognition across all commercial arrangements, including IP licensing, milestone-based agreements, and multi-element customer contracts
Establish clear, consistent, and well-documented technical accounting positions
Partner with legal, sales, and business teams to ensure contract structures align with revenue and risk considerations
Drive clean audits through disciplined application of accounting standards and strong internal review processes
Design, implement, and operate SOX-aligned internal controls over financial reporting, scaled appropriately for a pre-IPO company
Ensure clear ownership for control design, documentation, testing readiness, and remediation
Proactively identify and manage financial, operational, and compliance risks as the business grows in scale and complexity
Build a durable, audit-ready finance function —people, processes, and systems—capable of supporting rapid growth and increasing transaction complexity
Ensure finance infrastructure can support future strategic events, including IPO readiness, without rework or disruption
Lead global finance operations across the U.S., India, and the U.K., supporting expansion in Asia and other international markets
Partner with the executive team on financial strategy, planning, and operating decisions
Support fundraising, investor interactions, and board-level financial reporting
Build and lead a high-performing global finance organization with strong accountability and execution discipline
Qualification
Required
12+ years of experience leading finance in high-growth technology companies
Demonstrated experience leading finance functions, not just managing reporting
Deep understanding of ASC 606 revenue recognition, ideally in IP licensing, software, or complex contract environments
Strong background in SOX-aligned controls, internal controls design, and audit readiness
Experience building scalable finance platforms suitable for long-term growth and IPO readiness
Experience working with global teams and international operations
Preferred
Semiconductor, semiconductor IP, or deep-tech industry experience is a strong plus, but not required
Company
Baya Systems
Baya Systems is a chipset company that develops chipset-based and modular semiconductor systems.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$36MKey Investors
Maverick Silicon
2025-01-23Series B· $36M
Leadership Team
Sailesh Kumar
CEO
Nandan Nayampally
Chief Commercial Officer (CCO)
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