VP of Technical Accounting & ESG Controller

The VP of Technical Accounting and ESG Controller plays a critical role in ensuring accurate and timely external reporting processes including Form 10-K, 10-Q, Proxy statement, statutory and Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) reporting in accordance with US Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) as well as leading Revenue Operations. This role will research and analyze complex accounting issues and ESG disclosure requirements and also collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather relevant information and prepare technical accounting memos or whitepapers to document the company's position on specific matters.
What You'll Do

• Oversee the preparation and filing of all SEC reports, such as 10-Ks, 10-Qs, and 8-Ks, ensuring compliance with all disclosure requirements and deadlines
• Work with the Workiva Sustainability Officer to lead the development and implementation of ESG reporting strategies and initiatives including investor/customer reporting (MSCI, EcoVadis, Sustanalaytics, ISS)
• Lead the technical accounting function, providing guidance on complex accounting issues, and ensuring adherence to US GAAP and SEC regulations
• Responsible for the day to day of the ESG data management
• Responsible for financial due diligence, valuations, policy convergence, accounting and reporting of M&A transactions
• Lead the Revenue Operations team including process improvements and automation based on your extensive experience in the SaaS companies
• Lead, coach and develop a team of accounting professionals
• Collaborate with leadership and cross-functional teams, including finance, legal, external auditors, sustainability, and sales operations to ensure accurate and complete financial statements and disclosures
• Monitor changes in accounting standards and SEC regulations, and proactively assess their impact on the organization's financial reporting
• Enhance and maintain internal controls and processes to ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial information
• Provide technical accounting expertise and guidance to support business initiatives, such as mergers and acquisitions, revenue recognition, lease accounting, and any other areas that require interpretation of the technical accounting guidance
• Provide guidance to Accounting & Revenue Operations, Tax, Treasury, Legal and Product departments on complex accounting issues and ensure compliance with GAAP and SEC regulations

What You'll Need
Minimum Qualifications

• CPA required
• B.A./B.S. degree in accounting
• 15+ years of experience in technical accounting, SEC reporting, and/or public accounting
• In-depth knowledge of US GAAP, SEC regulations, and ESG frameworks (e.g., GRI, SASB, TCFD)
• Extensive experiences in ASC 606 - Revenue from Contracts with Customers, ASC 350-40 - Intangibles - Goodwill and Other, ASC 805, Business Combinations, ASC718 - Compensation (Stock Compensation), Topic 280 - Segment Reporting

Preferred Qualifications

• 10+ years of direct people management experience, including leading Directors and Managers
• 8+ years of experience in public accounting
• Extensive experience managing revenue recognition, billing cycles, and financial reporting for subscription-based software services.
• Experience in the ESG disclosures on an annual impact report
• Experience in Revenue Operations and SFDC/CPQ
• Experience handling financial complexities of SaaS companies
• Workiva platform experience
• Strong business acumen, understanding of organization functions, processes, and systems
• Strong interpersonal skills and communication skills
• Strong analytical thinking skills with the ability to extract information and drive solutions

Travel Requirements and Working Conditions

• Minimal travel required
• Reliable internet access for remote work

How You'll Be Rewarded
• Salary range in the US: $245,000.00 - $309,000.00• A discretionary bonus typically paid annually
• Restricted Stock Units granted at time of hire
• 401(k) match and comprehensive employee benefits package
The salary range represents the low and high end of the salary range for this job in the US. Minimums and maximums may vary based on location. The actual salary offer will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience and other relevant factors.
Workiva is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We believe that great minds think differently. We value diversity of backgrounds, beliefs, and interests, and we recognize diversity as an important source of intellectual thought, varied perspective, and innovation. Employment decisions are made without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other protected characteristic. We strongly encourage and welcome people from historically marginalized groups to apply.
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