Vice President, Accounting

JumpCloud

Vice President of Accounting leading worldwide accounting operations at high-growth SaaS firm. Ensuring compliance, efficiency, and IPO readiness for business expansion.

Posted 5/6/2026full-timeRemote • Colorado • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $225,000 - $275,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead, develop, and scale the multi-regional Accounting, Revenue Accounting, Payroll, and Billing/Collections teams to support a rapidly growing, global SaaS organization
Bring a strategic mindset to IPO readiness, helping to design and execute the accounting roadmap required for public company standards
Champion the company’s comprehensive enterprise risk framework, serving as the primary owner for insurance renewals, international statutory compliance, and banking relationships
Own key relationships with external auditors, banking partners, and tax authorities, running all associated operational confirmations and processes
Prepare materials and support presentation to the Audit Committee, serving as the primary voice on technical accounting positions, risk exposure, and internal control certifications
Drive readiness initiatives including SOX compliance, internal controls, audit preparedness, and process documentation
Drive the timeline and execution of annual audits and quarterly reviews, ensuring high quality results and full readiness for future SEC reporting requirements
Establish and refine accounting policies in accordance with US GAAP, with a strong focus on SaaS revenue recognition
Manage the global tax structure, including transfer pricing studies, intercompany agreements, and VAT/GST compliance, ensuring effective international scaling
Own revenue accounting processes, including ASC 606, contract review, and complex revenue arrangements. Manage unique customer and vendor contracting discussions in partnership with Legal and Deal Desk
Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and scalability
Ensure strong billing, collections, and cash application processes that support customer experience and financial integrity
Own global cash positioning, bank account administration, and investment policy execution
Lead the implementation and optimization of accounting systems and tools as the company scales
Collaborate closely with Sales, Deal Desk, Legal, and RevOps to support contract structuring and revenue accuracy
Partner with FP&A to ensure alignment between actuals, forecasts, and strategic plans
Support M&A activity as needed, including accounting integration and purchase accounting

Requirements

What you’ll need

12+ years of progressive accounting experience, ideally within high-growth SaaS or technology companies
Prior experience at a public company or leading accounting through IPO preparation and execution strongly preferred
Deep expertise in revenue accounting for SaaS businesses
Experience leading accounting at companies with multiple currencies, international legal entities, and active M&A
Experience leading SOX implementation and operating in a public-company-ready control environment
Proven people leader with experience building and scaling high-performing teams
Strong technical accounting foundation with the ability to balance detail with strategic thinking
Comfortable operating in fast-paced, ambiguous environments and driving change
Excellent cross-functional communication and executive presence

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive benefits package
Several medical plans including a high deductible HSA plan with employer contribution
Two dental plans
Vision insurance
Flexible spending account (FSA)
Employee assistance program (EAP)
Short- and long-term disability
Life insurance
401k savings plan with match
Flexible paid time off policy

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Hard Skills & Tools

revenue accountingUS GAAPASC 606SOX compliancefinancial auditingtax compliancetransfer pricingcontract reviewprocess documentationfinancial reporting

Soft Skills

strategic thinkingpeople leadershipcross-functional communicationexecutive presencechange managementteam buildingproblem solvingadaptabilitycollaborationdetail orientation