Controller
DTN
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Remote
Location: Texas • United States
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About the role
- Lead the global accounting function, including General Ledger, Billing, Collections (AR), Accounts Payable (AP), and Sales Support, with responsibility for teams across all regions
- Own the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting in accordance with US GAAP and IFRS
- Maintain a scalable and efficient accounting operating model to support DTN’s growth
- Ensure consistent application of accounting policies, strong internal controls, and effective governance across all regions
- Partner directly with the CFO to shape financial strategy, reporting, and governance priorities
- Provide clear, actionable insights on financial performance, risks, and trade-offs to support executive decision-making
- Translate complex accounting topics into business-relevant guidance for senior stakeholders
- Own DTN’s technical accounting framework, including policy development and application of evolving standards (e.g., ASC 606, IFRS 15)
- Oversee review of complex and non-standard contracts, ensuring appropriate revenue recognition and accounting treatment
- Lead adoption and implementation of new accounting standards
- Serve as the primary liaison with external auditors, owning audit strategy, execution, and outcomes
- Strengthen and scale DTN’s internal control environment, ensuring compliance and future readiness
- Proactively identify and mitigate financial and operational risks
- Drive process simplification, standardization, and automation across accounting operations
- Partner cross-functionally on system implementations, integrations, and data governance, ensuring accounting requirements are embedded early
- Lead accounting support for M&A activity, including due diligence, integration, and purchase accounting
- Build, lead, and develop a high-performing global accounting team
- Set clear expectations and operating rhythms that drive accountability, efficiency, and quality
- Foster a culture of ownership, continuous improvement, and strong cross-functional partnership
Requirements
- 10+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience, including public accounting (Big 4 or equivalent) and corporate leadership roles
- Proven experience leading global accounting functions in a complex, multi-entity environment (SaaS experience preferred)
- Deep expertise in US GAAP and IFRS, including revenue recognition standards
- Demonstrated ability to operate as a strategic partner to executive leadership, not just a functional expert
- Experience leading audits, internal controls, and compliance frameworks
- Track record of driving process improvement, system implementation, and automation initiatives
- Strong leadership capability with experience building and developing teams in a scaling organization
- Exceptional judgment, problem-solving, and decision-making skills in complex and ambiguous environments
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence at the executive level.
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Health insurance
- Flexible working arrangements
- Professional development opportunities
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard Skills & Tools
General LedgerBillingCollectionsAccounts PayableFinancial ReportingUS GAAPIFRSASC 606Revenue RecognitionAudit Strategy
Soft Skills
LeadershipStrategic PartnershipProblem-SolvingDecision-MakingCommunicationStakeholder ManagementAccountabilityContinuous ImprovementCross-Functional PartnershipJudgment