VP of Accounting/Corporate Controller

Picsart•San Francisco, CA

2d•$220,000 - $330,000

About The Position

Picsart is hiring a VP of Accounting/Corporate Controller to own Accounting, Tax, Treasury, and Financial Reporting end to end. The role will use NetSuite and AI finance tools to manage global close, reporting, and analytics; partner strategically with the CFO and broader C-suite; and lead a global, distributed controllership team. The position is based in California, USA. The role oversees monthly, quarterly, and annual close and consolidation across U.S. and international subsidiaries; revenue accounting and analytics; planning, budgeting, long-range modeling, and forecasts; SaaS revenue recognition and other technical accounting; treasury and core accounting operations; tax, audits, and compliance; AI-enabled finance transformation; and internal controls, risk, and insurance programs. Compensation is budgeted at $220,000–$330,000 plus equity, depending on location.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
Active U.S. CPA license.
15+ years of progressive accounting experience, including leadership of an Accounting & Finance or Controllership function.
Public-company U.S. GAAP experience, through SEC reporting in industry (S-1, 10-Q, 10-K) or Big Four audits of SEC registrants.
Experience with multi-entity, multi-currency consolidation.
International statutory and tax exposure, such as EU or UK experience.
Deep knowledge of ASC guidance, including ASC 606, ASC 842, ASC 718, and ASC 740.
Deep knowledge of equity and 409A.
Strong presentation skills and confident executive presence.
Proficiency with an ERP such as NetSuite, Sage Intacct, or SAP, and advanced Excel skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.

Nice To Haves

Experience with business combinations (ASC 805) and debt and equity classification.
SaaS or consumer technology experience.
Experience at a venture-backed, pre-IPO, or public company.

Responsibilities

Own the monthly, quarterly, and annual close, including consolidation of U.S. and international subsidiaries.
Lead revenue accounting, reporting, revenue segment modeling, and analytics.
Lead annual planning, budgeting, long-range financial modeling, and rolling forecasts with business leaders.
Lead SaaS revenue recognition under ASC 606 and other technical accounting areas.
Manage global treasury, including cash flow forecasting, liquidity, foreign exchange exposure, and banking relationships.
Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll accounting, and reconciliations to ensure accurate and timely operations.
Manage U.S. federal, state, and international tax compliance, including statutory reporting for foreign subsidiaries.
Serve as the primary contact for external auditors and tax authorities.
Accelerate close and reporting through automation and AI tools, including AI-assisted reconciliations, variance and flux analysis, and anomaly detection.
Optimize NetSuite as the system of record and integrate the surrounding finance technology stack.
Set standards for responsible use of AI in finance while maintaining strong controls and audit trails.
Establish and maintain effective internal controls over financial reporting and build toward SOX readiness.
Lead the company’s insurance, risk, and protection programs as the business evolves.
Partner with the CFO on financial strategy, planning, and resource allocation.
Build, lead, and develop a distributed controllership organization, improving and accelerating processes and transaction flows.