Vice President, Controller

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Vice President, Controller overseeing accounting integrity for LaunchDarkly's growth to $400M+. Responsible for financial reporting accuracy, internal controls, and collaboration with leadership teams.

Responsibilities:

  • Own all core accounting functions including general ledger, month-end and quarter-end close, treasury, tax coordination, equity accounting, and external audit management
  • Ensure financial statements are accurate, complete, and produced on a predictable, accelerated close timeline
  • Serve as the company’s technical accounting authority and escalation point
  • Own ASC 606 revenue recognition policies, processes, and judgments
  • Partner closely with Legal, Sales Ops, and GTM leadership on contract structure, deal terms, and revenue implications
  • Design and implement a right-sized internal control framework suitable for a high-growth private SaaS company
  • Own the relationship with external auditors and advisors
  • Partner with FP&A, IT, and Data & Analytics to improve automation, data flow, and accounting systems
  • Lead, develop, and upgrade the accounting organization as needed
  • Foster a culture of precision, accountability, and business partnership

Requirements:

  • 12+ years of progressive accounting leadership experience
  • Prior VP Accounting or senior Controller experience at a B2B SaaS company
  • Direct experience operating at ~$200M+ ARR (or clear evidence of readiness for that scale)
  • Hands-on ownership of revenue recognition in a subscription-based model
  • Deep expertise in U.S. GAAP, especially ASC 606
  • Strong understanding of internal controls, audits, and accounting systems
  • Big 4 public accounting background (3–5 years) strongly preferred (nice-to-have).

Benefits:

  • Restricted Stock Units (RSUs)
  • Health, vision, and dental insurance
  • Mental health benefits