About Vercel:
Vercel’s Frontend Cloud provides the developer experience and infrastructure to build, scale, and secure a faster, more personalized web. Customers like Under Armour, eBay, The Washington Post, Johnson & Johnson, and Zapier use Vercel to build dynamic user experiences on the web.
At Vercel, our mission is to enable the world to ship the best products and that goes hand in hand with creating an environment where you can do the best work of your life.
About the Role:
Vercel is seeking an Assistant Controller to strengthen our financial operations as we scale from a late-stage startup to a company prepared to one day become a public company. This strategic role will support the accounting close process while driving key financial initiatives. You will oversee critical accounting functions including corporate accounting, consolidation, commissions, and accounting operations. As an integral member of the finance team, you'll contribute to special projects aimed at enhancing our financial infrastructure and controls, helping build the foundation for our company's continued growth and success.
What You Will Do:
Lead corporate accounting functions, including month-end close processes, consolidation, and financial reporting
Manage certain technical accounting matters
Provide oversight on international payroll operations across multiple countries, including managing new entity set-up and implementation of new payroll systems and processes
Identify and implement process improvements and automation opportunities that enhance financial operations and strengthen internal controls
Collaborate with FP&A to develop comprehensive financial models and scenarios that support strategic decision-making and business planning
Provide leadership and mentorship to accounting team members, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement
Manage relationships with external auditors during annual audits and ensure compliance with GAAP and emerging accounting standards
Participate in special projects and process improvement initiatives
About You:
12+ years of accounting experience, including at least 3 years at a Big 4 accounting firm and 5 years in industry
Experience working in SaaS and for companies operating in multiple countries
Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance (or equivalent)
CPA designation and strong knowledge of US GAAP
Passionate about building systems and process improvements; you thrive in bringing process and organization to complex environments
Ability to lead projects independently
Skilled at communicating technical accounting concepts to a non-technical audience
Experience with NetSuite is a plus!
Located in SF Bay Area
Benefits:
Competitive compensation package, including equity.
Inclusive Healthcare Package.
Learn and Grow - we provide mentorship and send you to events that help you build your network and skills.
Flexible Time Off.
We will provide you the gear you need to do your role, and a WFH budget for you to outfit your space as needed.
The San Francisco, CA base pay range for this role is $210,000.00 - $260,000.00. This salary range is an estimate. Actual salary will be based on job related skills, experience and location. Pay ranges outside San Francisco may be adjusted based on employee location. The total compensation package also includes benefits and equity-based compensation. Your recruiter can share more about the specific pay range for your location during the hiring process.
Vercel is committed to fostering and empowering an inclusive community within our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Vercel encourages everyone to apply for our available positions, even if they don't necessarily check every box on the job description.
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