Controller

For decades, DTN has been the silent force behind some of the world’s most critical industries—helping businesses navigate complexity, uncertainty, and risk with smarter, faster decisions. From agriculture to energy to weather intelligence, our proprietary Operational Decisioning Platform transforms raw data into decision-grade insights—enabling companies to optimize supply chains, ensure market stability, and safeguard infrastructure against disruption. We don’t follow trends—we set the standard for precision, trust, and operational impact. 

DTN is at an exciting inflection point. Building off a foundation of financial strength, profitability, and industry trust, we’re accelerating growth and expanding our global footprint. Our purpose-built solutions—powered by AI and honed by decades of vertical expertise—are helping some of the world’s most significant enterprises thrive amid operational constraints and uncover new opportunities in a fast-changing world.

Job Description:

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. 

What You Will Be Responsible For 

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 You Will Bring to the Role 

• 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  

About DTN:

DTN is a global data and technology company helping operational leaders in energy, agriculture, and weather-driven industries make faster, smarter decisions. Our Operational Decisioning Platform turns complex data into decision-grade insights—empowering customers to expand their margins, accelerate growth, and outpace risk. With more than 1,200 employees globally, DTN serves the companies that feed, fuel, and protect the world. 

At DTN, we value clarity, trust, and action. We’re a team of problem-solvers, outcome-drivers, and industry nerds who believe that precision matters – and that mission is at the core of what we do.

• Trust Built: We earn it. We keep it. We protect it. Our neutrality, precision, and integrity are non-negotiable.

• Confidence-Driven: We help customers move with clarity and conviction. We bring the data and operational knowledge leaders need to act.

• Built for Industry: We speak operations because we come from operations. Our expertise is forged in fuel terminals, fields, flight paths, and forecasts.

• Future-Forward: We see what’s coming- and we’re ready. We help customers lead through change with smarter decisioning.

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DTN is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome and encourage applicants of all backgrounds, including minorities, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities.