VP, Controller

Looking for an innovative, high-growth, multi-award-winning company in one of the hottest segments of the security market?  Look no further than Veracode!

Veracode is a global leader in Application Risk Management for the AI era. Powered by trillions of lines of code scans and a proprietary AI-generated remediation engine, the Veracode platform is trusted by organizations worldwide to build and maintain secure software from code creation to cloud deployment.

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The VP, Controller will serve as the senior leader responsible for the company’s global accounting operations, financial reporting, controls environment, audit management, and accounting strategy. You will be a strategic partner to the CFO and executive team, guiding the company through continued growth, potential M&A activities, and operational scaling. This role requires deep technical accounting expertise, strong leadership skills, and experience operating in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Financial Reporting & Compliance

• Oversee timely and accurate preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP.
• Own all accounting policies, procedures, and documentation; ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards.
• Manage external audits, quarterly reviews, and relationships with independent auditors.
• Ensure tax compliance in coordination with external advisors (federal, state, local, international).

Accounting Operations

• Lead all core accounting functions, including GL, revenue recognition, AP, AR, payroll, fixed assets, consolidation, and financial close.
• Optimize the financial close process to deliver timely, high-quality reporting.
• Implement scalable systems, tools, and workflows to support rapid company growth.
• Drive automation and process improvements to increase accuracy and efficiency.

Revenue & SaaS Accounting

• Oversee ASC 606 revenue recognition, contract review, and revenue reporting for subscription, usage-based, and professional services revenue streams.
• Partner with FP&A, Sales Operations, and Legal functions to ensure proper revenue treatment across complex cybersecurity product offerings.

Internal Controls & Governance

• Build and maintain a strong internal controls environment; prepare for potential SOX readiness or public-company requirements.
• Establish and enforce corporate accounting policies and internal control frameworks.
• Ensure data integrity, auditability, and compliance across all financial systems.

Strategic Leadership

• Serve as a key advisor to the CFO and executive team on accounting, compliance, financial operations, and business strategy.
• Support M&A transactions including financial diligence, purchase accounting, and integration.
• Mentor and develop a high-performing accounting team; foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications:

• 12+ years of progressive corporate accounting experience, including management experience.
• Strong technical accounting background with deep knowledge of U.S. GAAP and ASC 606.
• Proven track record leading accounting operations, audits, and financial reporting at scale.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to partner with executives and cross-functional teams.

Preferred

• Prior involvement in M&A (diligence, purchase accounting, integration).
• Experience implementing or optimizing ERP systems (e.g., NetSuite, SAP).
• Experience with international accounting.
• CPA designation.
• Strong technical abilities.

Nice to Have

• Experience in a public company or pre-IPO environment.
• Experience with SaaS business model.