Vice President, Corporate Controller
At a glance
VP-level Accounting role at Illumio. Sunnyvale · full-time · $283,000–$340,000 base.
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What you'll do
- Lead global accounting, tax, treasury and financial operations, while advising the CFO and senior leaders on financial and governance decisions
- Keep revenue recognition and SaaS measures such as ARR, ACV and NRR accurate for leadership, board and external reporting
- Oversee accounting across more than twenty countries, including monthly close, payroll, equity, payables and receivables
- Guide deal structures, commission administration and cash forecasting with sales, revenue operations and FP&A teams
- Improve finance systems, controls and reporting through automation, scalable processes and AI-enabled tools
What you bring
- A bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance and an active CPA license
- Strong command of SEC, FASB and GAAP rules, including software and SaaS revenue accounting
- A record of building and leading global finance teams, with the ability to execute directly as well as lead
- Experience using financial systems, automation, analytics or AI to strengthen accounting operations and controls
Who this fits
This VP role suits an experienced finance leader who can advise executives while staying hands-on across controllership and financial operations. You’ll work on-site in Sunnyvale four days each week. Big Four audit experience and IPO or public-company work are advantages.
From the employer
Onwards Together!
Illumio is the leader in ransomware and breach containment, redefining how organizations contain cyberattacks and enable operational resilience. Powered by the Illumio AI Security Graph, our breach containment platform identifies and contains threats across hybrid multi-cloud environments – stopping the spread of attacks before they become disasters.
Recognized as a Leader in the Forrester Wave™ for Microsegmentation, Illumio enables Zero Trust, strengthening cyber resilience for the infrastructure, systems, and organizations that keep the world running.
Location: 4 on-site days a week in Sunnyvale, CA Headquarters.
Our Team's Vision:
Our Finance team operates at the forefront of Zero Trust Segmentation, driving efficient growth and strategic partnerships with our key stakeholders. We are dedicated to building scalable infrastructure and optimizing our financial model to support Illumio’s ambitious business goals.
As we embark on a significant phase of growth, we welcome individuals who embody our values, consistently deliver excellence, and drive innovation. Join us in shaping the future of cybersecurity while advancing your career at Illumio, where every contribution counts towards our collective success.
The Role:
Reporting directly to the Chief Financial Officer, the VP, Corporate Controller is a critical strategic business partner responsible for overseeing global controllership, accounting, tax, treasury, compliance, and financial operations.
You will define scalable business processes, advise on revenue models, and execute operational excellence to support Illumio’s significant domestic and international growth.
Your Impact:
Leadership & Strategy
Lead a high-performing team: Continuously build, mentor, and strengthen a world-class global finance organization that supports Illumio’s mission and values.
Influence at all levels: Serve as a key advisor to the CFO, Executive Leadership Team, Audit Committee and other stakeholders on financial, operational, and governance matters.
Drive business goals: Provide business functions with the metrics, information, and counsel necessary to effectively manage operations and achieve corporate goals.
Financial Operations
Provide high-level, in-depth revenue recognition expertise specifically tailored to enterprise software and SaaS financial models.
Own the integrity, reporting, and governance of key SaaS business metrics, including ARR, ACV, NRR, customer counts, and other operating metrics used by executive leadership, the Board, and external stakeholders.
Direct all global accounting operations (including AR, AP, GL, equity, and payroll) across 20+ countries to ensure timely and accurate monthly closings
Own the end-to-end administration of the sales commission plan, including managing related software, executing monthly payouts, and overseeing all associated accounting.
Proactively engage in deal structuring with the global field and revenue operations teams to optimize financial impact and ensure compliance with revenue accounting guidance.
Work closely with Procurement, Legal, and business leaders to support strategic vendor negotiations and contracting activities, ensuring appropriate financial, accounting, and control considerations are addressed.
Oversee cash and investment management, treasury, foreign exchange, hedging, and stock administration.
Identify process improvement opportunities, align and gather the right people around the table, and execute scalable solutions.
Lead finance systems, automation, AI-enabled processes, and scalable transformation initiatives to support continued global growth, operational efficiency, stronger controls, and data-driven decision making.
Collaborate closely with the Financial Planning & Analysis team, playing a heavy role in cash, revenue, and commission forecasting.
Reporting & Compliance
Oversee all internal and external financial statement reporting processes and prepare and present financial information to the Audit Committee.
Own and manage the relationship with key external advisors including audit, tax, outsourced financial providers, stock valuation experts etc.
Develop accounting policies and ensure appropriate internal controls and SOX compliance are maintained across all financial processes.
Your Toolkit:
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance (minimum)
CPA license required
Big 4 audit experience is highly preferred.
Proven ability to build and lead world-class global teams at scale in a fast-paced, rapidly growing environment. Must be willing to roll up your sleeves and execute.
Strong knowledge of SEC, FASB, and GAAP. In-depth experience with revenue, costs to obtain contracts, equity, internal-use software, and other accounting standards, particularly as they relate to the software and SaaS industry.
Exceptional ability to prioritize and handle multiple projects concurrently, coupled with a strong understanding of financial systems and technology.
Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills to interact effectively with all employee levels and customers.
Experience leveraging automation, analytics, and AI-driven tools to improve accounting operations, controls, reporting, and business insights.
Bonus Points:
Experience leading or materially contributing to IPO readiness, SEC reporting preparation, S-1 filings, or operating as a public company is a significant advantage.
Our Commitment
Illumio believes that an environment of unique backgrounds, experiences, viewpoints, and individual contributions creates a culture of belonging, drives our future, and makes us stronger together in support of our customers and their success.
All official job offers from our company are extended directly by our recruitment team and will be sent through an official E-Signature document for your review and signature. Please be aware that we do not ask for any personal information in the process of extending offers of employment, such as financial details or social security numbers. Upon acceptance of any offer, we will request such information as part of the onboarding process prior to or on your first day of employment, and only after completing a background check through an authorized third-party vendor. If you receive any communication asking for personal details outside of these processes, please contact us immediately to verify the authenticity of the request. Your security is important to us, and we are committed to a safe and transparent hiring experience.
For roles in San Francisco and Los Angeles: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance and the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring, Illumio will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.