Controller

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Chicago, IL, USA
Hybrid
250K-300K Annually
Expert/Leader
Artificial Intelligence • Cloud • Information Technology • Legal Tech • Productivity • Software
Whoever you are, whatever you do, however you work. Make it mean something at iManage.
The Role
Owns global accounting operations, financial close, consolidated reporting, revenue recognition, internal controls, and audit readiness for a global SaaS company. Leads Accounting, Accounts Payable, and Internal Audit; partners with the CFO, FP&A, IT, Tax, Treasury, and Commercial Operations; ensures US GAAP and statutory compliance; and drives process automation, organizational development, and scalable financial systems.
Summary Generated by Built In
We offer a flexible working policy that supports a healthy balance between personal and professional well-being. This role requires in-office presence on Tuesdays and Thursdays to collaborate, connect, and learn from peers, while also maintaining the flexibility for meaningful work-life balance.Being a Controller at iManage Means…You will own the integrity of iManage's global accounting operations, reporting directly to the Chief Financial Officer and serving as a key member of the CFO's leadership team. You'll lead Accounting and Accounts Payable, partner closely with Internal Audit, and set the standard for how a scaling, global SaaS company closes its books, controls its risk, and reports its results.
This role is as much about people and process as it is about numbers. You'll build a high-performing accounting organization, strengthen the control environment as iManage grows, and partner across FP&A, Tax, Treasury, Commercial Ops, and IT to make sure the financial backbone of the company scales with the business.
iM Responsible For…
  • Owning the global accounting close process, including technical accounting judgments, revenue recognition under ASC 606, and the timely delivery of accurate, consolidated financial statements.
  • Leading and developing the Accounting and Accounts Payable teams, setting the standard for accuracy, control, and continuous improvement in day-to-day operations.
  • Partnering with Internal Audit, which reports directly to this role, to maintain a strong internal control environment and drive audit readiness across the organization.
  • Serving as the primary point of contact for external auditors, managing the annual audit from planning through completion.
  • Partnering with the CFO and the FP&A team on financial statement analysis, board and leadership reporting, and ad hoc financial questions.
  • Collaborating with IT on the financial systems roadmap, a dotted-line relationship, to ensure the general ledger and reporting infrastructure scale with the business.
  • Partnering with Commercial Ops, Treasury, and Tax on connected processes, including cash application, billing, collections, and treasury reconciliations.
  • Driving process improvement and automation across the close, reconciliation, and reporting cycles, including evaluating AI-powered tools where they improve accuracy and speed.
  • Ensuring compliance with US GAAP and, where applicable, statutory and local reporting requirements across iManage's global entities.
  • Building and mentoring a high-performing accounting organization that scales with iManage's growth.
iM Qualified Because I Have…
  • An active CPA license.
  • Ten-plus years of progressive accounting experience, including public accounting and/or a controllership role at a SaaS or technology company (title commensurate with experience).
  • Deep knowledge of US GAAP, including revenue recognition (ASC 606) for subscription and SaaS businesses.
  • Experience building and maintaining strong internal controls, with exposure to SOX or SOX-readiness environments.
  • A track record of managing external audit relationships and leading teams through the annual audit process.
  • People leadership experience, with a demonstrated ability to develop accounting and accounts payable teams.
  • Hands-on experience with a modern ERP or general ledger system (for example, NetSuite) and financial close tools.
  • Excellent communication skills, with the ability to translate technical accounting matters for non-finance executives and the board.
Bonus Points If I Have…
  • Experience in a global, multi-entity SaaS company.
  • Experience partnering with Internal Audit and/or building a SOX compliance program from the ground up.
  • A public accounting background at a Big Four or national firm.
Don't meet every qualification listed above? Studies show that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet all qualifications. At iManage, we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive environment, and we encourage everyone to show up as their full, authentic self. We welcome those who come with a growth mindset and a hunger for learning, so if you are excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification, we encourage you to apply anyway.iM Getting To…
  • Join a rapidly evolving, industry-leading SaaS company on an exciting journey of growth and scalability.
  • Take on meaningful, high-impact challenges, shaping the accounting function as iManage scales.
  • Own my career path with our internal development framework. Ask us more about this.
  • Expand my skill set and earn certifications with unlimited access to LinkedIn Learning courses and interactive Microsoft courses and training.
  • Be part of a supportive and experienced team within a dynamic, inclusive, and encouraging culture.
  • Collaborate in a modern, open-plan workspace featuring a gaming area, free snacks and drinks, and regular social events.
iManage Is Supporting Me By…
  • Creating an inclusive environment where I can help shape the culture, not just by fitting in, but by adding to it.
  • Providing a market-competitive salary that is applied through a consistent process, equitable for all our employees, and regularly reviewed based on industry data.
  • Rewarding me with an annual performance-based bonus.
  • Offering comprehensive health, vision, dental, and life insurance, and a 401(k) retirement savings plan with a company match up to 4 percent.
  • Granting enhanced leave for expecting parents: 20 weeks 100 percent paid for primary leave, and 10 weeks 100 percent paid for secondary leave.
  • Providing a flexible time-off policy to take the time I need, whether for vacation, volunteering, celebrating holidays, spending time with family, or simply recharging.
  • Holding multiple company wellness days each year to prioritize mental health and well-being.
  • Providing access to RethinkCare, a global behavioral health platform that supports personal well-being, professional resilience, and parental success.
The overall US annual base salary range for this position is 250,000 – 300,000. Individual compensation for each candidate depends on factors such as qualifications, experience, and candidate location. This range does not include additional forms of compensation, such as bonuses, commission, or benefits. Your recruiter will provide further details about the offer range, incentives, and overall compensation during the hiring process.
iManage is committed to providing an excellent candidate experience and will never ask you to engage in recruitment activity via text. We exclusively communicate from emails using the @imanage.com domain. If you have any concerns or questions about communications you have received, please contact us so our team can review.
About iManage…At iManage, we are dedicated to Making Knowledge Work™. Our intelligent, cloud-enabled, and secure platform is trusted by more than 4,100 customers and 430,000 users worldwide, managing over 11 billion documents and 11 petabytes of data. We empower professionals across more than 65 countries to unlock the full potential of their business content and communications.
We are continuously innovating to solve the most complex professional challenges and enable better business outcomes. Our work is not always easy, but it is ambitious and rewarding.
So we're looking for people who embrace challenges, who thrive on solving problems, pushing boundaries, and collaborating with the industry's best and brightest. That's the iManage way. It's how we turn the impossible into reality, empower our employees to grow, unlock their potential, and create a meaningful impact on everything we do.
Whoever you are, whatever you do, however you work. Make it mean something at iManage.
iManage provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
Learn more at www.imanage.com.
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Skills Required

  • Active CPA license
  • Ten-plus years of progressive accounting experience, including public accounting and/or controllership experience at a SaaS or technology company
  • Deep knowledge of US GAAP, including ASC 606 revenue recognition for subscription and SaaS businesses
  • Experience building and maintaining strong internal controls, with exposure to SOX or SOX-readiness environments
  • Experience managing external audit relationships and leading annual audit processes
  • People leadership experience developing accounting and accounts payable teams
  • Hands-on experience with a modern ERP or general ledger system, such as NetSuite, and financial close tools
  • Excellent communication skills, including the ability to explain technical accounting matters to non-finance executives and boards
  • Experience in a global, multi-entity SaaS company
  • Experience partnering with Internal Audit and/or building a SOX compliance program from the ground up
  • Public accounting background at a Big Four or national firm

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iManage Compensation & Benefits Highlights

  • Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time off is described as flexible through the iMAway policy that replaces traditional accruals across international operations, with wellness days and unlimited sick time also mentioned. This flexibility is positioned as a distinctive part of the total rewards experience.
  • Parental & Family Support — Policies are presented as gender-neutral and robust for both primary and secondary caregivers, with added coverage for bereavement and pregnancy loss. Company materials also reference strong utilization and support for returning to work.
  • Healthcare Strength — Offerings include comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage alongside expanded mental-health and EAP resources for employees and household members. Tools such as counseling/coaching, healthcare concierge, and wellbeing programs reinforce breadth.

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The Company
HQ: Chicago, IL
1,100 Employees
Year Founded: 2015

What We Do

iManage is dedicated to Making Knowledge Work. Over one million professionals across 65+ countries rely on our intelligent, cloud-enabled, secure knowledge work platform to uncover & activate the knowledge that exists inside their business content and communications. We are continuously innovating to solve the most complex professional challenges & enable better business outcomes. Our work is not always easy but it is ambitious & rewarding. We are a people-first company where our employee's wellbeing is our #1 priority! That’s why we offer generous paid time off, private benefit packages that include Health/Vision/Dental/Life, plus our employee assistance program (EAP) and HealthyMinds app to support your mental health and wellbeing. We realize that work is more than just a paycheck; it’s an important part of living and growing. We strive to have a positive impact on families and a commitment to creating an organization where everyone can thrive. We’re on a mission to foster an environment where everyone makes progress, innovates, and comes together as part of a best-in-class workplace. Everyone at iManage plays an important part in achieving our vivid future.

Why Work With Us

We’re looking for people who love a challenge. People who are happiest when they’re working hard, solving problems, and collaborating with the industry’s best and brightest. In exchange, we’ll make sure the work you do here is worth doing. That’s the iManage way. It’s how we do things that might appear impossible.

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We provide flexibility for our employees to have a meaningful work-life balance as remote workers, & an option to work from 1 of 7 global offices

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