Global Controller
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Saviynt's AI-powered identity platform manages and governs human and non-human access to all of an organization's applications, data, and business processes. Customers trust Saviynt to safeguard their digital assets, drive operational efficiency, and reduce compliance costs. Built for the AI age, Saviynt is today helping organizations safely accelerate their deployment and usage of AI. Saviynt is recognized as the leader in identity security, with solutions that protect and empower the world’s leading brands, Fortune 500 companies and government institutions. For more information, please visit .
As Saviynt's next Controller, you'll be the financial compass guiding our rapid growth. You'll own the integrity of our financial reporting, ensuring we have the clear, actionable insights needed to make strategic decisions and maintain compliance as we scale. This is your chance to shape the financial future of a leader in AI-powered identity security.
Why you'll love this role
- Get energised by building robust financial policies and processes that support rapid company expansion.
- Care deeply about ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial data that drives executive decisions.
- Thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment where you can make a significant impact on the company's financial strategy.
- Take pride in mentoring and developing a high-performing accounting team.
What will you be doing
- Oversee and manage the company's global accounting operations and financial reporting processes, ensuring accuracy and adherence to best practices.
- Direct an international team of approximately 15 finance professionals—primarily based in India—and manage complex multi-entity statutory requirements across 14 global subsidiaries.
- Drive improvements in financial processes, leveraging software and AI-driven tools to enhance efficiency and insight.
- Ensure all financial transactions and reporting meet rigorous government regulations and compliance along with board, bank, and investor reporting standards.
- Collaborate with various internal teams to gather financial data and support operational objectives.
- Lead and mentor a team of accounting professionals, fostering a culture of accuracy, continuous improvement, and professional development.
- Implement and refine accounting policies and procedures to support company growth and operational scalability.
What you bring
- Deep understanding of US GAAP.
Proficiency in ERP systems, NetSuite preferred. - Strong background in managing day-to-day accounting operations including accounts payable, T&E, leases, commissions, corporate card, expense policy management, month-end close, general ledger management, etc.
- Proven track record in multi-currency, multi-jurisdiction financial consolidations and local statutory reporting for global subsidiaries with strong grasp of regulatory compliance requirements for financial reporting.
- Familiarity with modern accounting technologies and workflow automation (e.g., FloQast, Concur, Tipalti)
- Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal, for presenting complex financial data.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities to identify trends and discrepancies.
- Meticulous attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy.
- Proven ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and executive leadership.
- Proactive approach to identifying and addressing financial risks and opportunities.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, with a minimum of 8–10 years of progressive accounting experience.
- Active CPA or CMA certification required.
- Big 4 public accounting experience required.
- Proven experience in a senior accounting leadership role within a growing technology or SaaS company.
- Preferred location: US East Coast or Central time zone (for optimal daily collaboration with our India-based team).
Skills
As published by lever · 18 questions · 1 written answer
Basics
Resume/CV, Full name, Pronouns, Email, Phone, Current location, Current company, LinkedIn URL, Twitter URL, GitHub URL, Portfolio URL, Other website
Short answers (6)
- Full Legal Name
- Please provide your mailing home address
- If Referral, Please List Name of Saviynt Employee optional
- If no, please provide most recent employer optional
- What is your desired salary?
- Full Name
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- How did you find out about this position? optional
- Are you legally authorized to work in The United States?
- Will you now, or in the future, require sponsorship to work in The United States?
- Are you currently employed?
- I certify that all of the information furnished on this application and during the application process is true, complete and correct to the best of my knowledge. I understand that any misrepresentation or omission of facts called for may result in refusal to hire or, if hired, may result in my dismissal at any time regardless of when the false answer or omissions are discovered.
- Upon future offer acceptance, I hereby authorize, to the extent allowed by applicable federal state and local laws, Saviynt to conduct its own investigation of my references, employment history and education and, further, authorize the references and prior employers I have listed to disclose to Saviynt information related to my employment history and qualifications for the position for which I am applying, without giving me prior notice of such disclosure.
- I AGREE, AND IT IS MY INTENT, TO SIGN THIS EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION BY TYPING MY NAME IN THE BOX BELOW AND BY ELECTRONICALLY SUBMITTING THIS DOCUMENT TO THE COMPANY. I UNDERSTAND THAT MY SIGNING AND SUBMITTING THIS DOCUMENT IN THIS FASHION IS THE LEGAL EQUIVALENT OF HAVING PLACED MY HANDWRITTEN SIGNATURE ON THE SUBMITTED DOCUMENT.
- What is the largest multi-entity international footprint you have directly managed under local statutory reporting and US GAAP consolidation? optional
- Which primary ERP system do you have hands-on experience managing?
- What is your experience managing distributed, international, or offshore accounting teams (e.g., India-based finance operations)?
- Are you located in the US East Coast or Central Time zone to support morning overlap with our India-based accounting team? optional
Written answers (1)
- Have you led an initiative to shorten a month-end close cycle (e.g., from 2+ weeks to 1 week)? Briefly list the primary automation tools (e.g., FloQast, Tipalti) or process changes you implemented.