Controller

DTN

23d

About The Position

DTN is seeking a Controller to lead and scale our global accounting function at a critical point in the company’s growth. This role is responsible for the end-to-end integrity of DTN’s financial reporting, internal controls, and accounting operations globally, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and scalability across a complex, multi-entity environment. Reporting directly to the CFO, the Controller serves as a key member of the Finance leadership team, partnering on financial strategy, governance, and business decision support. This role operates with enterprise-wide impact, shaping how accounting supports DTN’s growth, evolving business model, and operational rigor. The Controller plays a critical role in ensuring DTN’s financial foundation scales with the business—balancing accuracy, control, and compliance with the speed and flexibility required to support growth.

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

Responsibilities

• Global Accounting Leadership & Financial Integrity 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
• Strategic Partnership with CFO & Finance Leadership 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
• Technical Accounting & Compliance 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
• Audit, Controls & Risk Management 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
• Operational Excellence & Transformation 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
• Leadership & Team Development 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees