Vice President, Finance Operations and Accounting

What we’re looking for

We are seeking an experienced and strategic Vice President of Accounting and Finance Operations to lead our core financial operations, including Accounting and Financial Reporting, Procurement, Treasury, and Tax functions. This individual will play a critical leadership role in ensuring the integrity, accuracy, and efficiency of our financial operations, reporting, cash management, and tax planning/compliance. The ideal candidate is a collaborative, results-oriented executive with deep technical expertise, strong leadership capabilities, and a proven ability to optimize accounting and finance functions in a dynamic and growth-oriented organization.

What you’ll be working on

Leadership & Strategy

• Lead and develop high-performing teams across Accounting, Procurement, Treasury, and Tax.
• Collaborate with the CFO, VP of SP&A, and other executive team members to align financial operations with the company’s strategic goals.
• Drive continuous improvement and optimization of financial processes, systems, and internal controls.
• Serve as a key finance business partner to operational and functional leaders across the organization.

Accounting & Financial Reporting

• Oversee the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting in accordance with US GAAP (or IFRS, as applicable).
• Lead the preparation and analysis of consolidated financial statements and other internal/external financial reports.
• Ensure effective internal controls are in place and compliance with applicable federal, state, and local regulatory laws and rules.
• Ensure compliance with ASC 606 and related revenue recognition standards.
• Collaborate with Sales, Legal, and FP&A teams to evaluate complex customer contracts and ensure proper accounting treatment.
• Partner with FP&A to support forecasting, budgeting, and variance analysis.

Procurement

• Provide strategic oversight of procurement activities, ensuring cost-effective and efficient sourcing, vendor management, and purchasing processes.
• Partner with internal stakeholders to develop procurement policies and optimize supplier relationships.

Treasury

• Lead cash flow forecasting, liquidity management, banking relationships, and capital structure strategy.
• Ensure optimal use of capital and manage financial risk through appropriate hedging strategies and policies.

Tax

• Oversee all corporate tax functions, including income tax compliance, indirect taxes, and tax planning strategies.
• Manage relationships with external tax advisors and ensure compliance with global tax regulations.

We’d love to hear from people with

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA required, MBA or relevant advanced degree preferred.
• 15+ years of progressive experience in accounting and finance, including 5+ years in a senior leadership role.
• Strong technical knowledge of US GAAP, financial reporting, and internal controls.
• Expertise leading accounting operations, including revenue recognition (ASC 606) in a complex and multi-national org. SaaS business experience is valuable but not necessary.
• Experience applying best practices to procurement, treasury management, and tax strategy functions.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive large-scale transformation projects.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• ERP systems experience preferred.
• Working with a PE-backed company is a plus. 

The base pay provided for this position ranges from $284,835 / year - $335,100 / year depending on the geographic market and assuming a full-time schedule. Actual base pay is based on a number of factors including market location, job-related knowledge, education or training, skills, and experience.
Bonuses and commissions may also be offered as part of the total compensation package, in addition to a competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance; 401(k) retirement plan; flexible spending & health savings account; paid holidays; paid time off; employee assistance program; and other company benefits.

SurveyMonkey believes in-person collaboration is valuable for building relationships, fostering community, and enhancing our speed and execution in problem-solving and decision-making. As such, you will be required to work from a SurveyMonkey office up to 1 day per week.
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