[Hiring] Assistant Controller, Director of Accounting @Model N

Role Description

Reporting to the Corporate Controller, the Assistant Controller, Director of Accounting will lead a motivated team of individuals based in the US and in India and is responsible for managing the accounting operations for Model N. Responsibilities will include:

• Consolidation processes
• Compliance activities
• Financial reporting
• Tax, cash management, and forecasting
• Ownership of a subset of accounting functions such as payroll, accounts payable, and expense reports
• Building strong business relationships within the organization

Responsibilities include:

• Provide global leadership and oversight for accounting close, internal control, and consolidation processes
• Own payroll function, including international subsidiaries, global accounts payable, fixed assets, prepaids, accounts payable, accruals, and equity administration
• Develop relationships with auditors and tax service providers in the US and internationally
• Provide thought leadership for systems implementation and integration (ERP, Expense Reports, PR/PO systems, AP module, equity accounting and administration for private sector, payroll)
• Work cross-functionally to update and maintain operational policies, such as Travel and Expenses
• Keep accounting policies up-to-date (e.g., Fixed Assets and Prepaids)
• Continuously strive to increase productivity in accounting organization, encourage use of AI in business processes and as work efficiency tools
• Review, interpret, and develop diverse policies to ensure compliance with company policies and US GAAP
• Manage and comply with local, state, federal, and international government reporting requirements and tax filings
• Develop and document business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls
• Design financial statements flow and work closely with FP&A team to support the preparation of monthly and quarterly group financial statements
• Drive to continuously improve the accounting and reporting process, identify and implement efficiency and automation across the accounting function
• Work with business teams, FP&A, IT, Legal, and other departments to further develop policies and processes surrounding the operations and capital expenditures
• Work with business partners to improve accuracy and timeliness of inputs for key financial processes
• Lead Model N’s Accounting team of 4 US and 4 offshore employees, enhancing a high-performance team and culture
• Project manage special projects as necessary

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's degree in accounting
• CPA license required, strong in-depth knowledge of US GAAP, local regulations, and working knowledge of accounting methods and workflows
• 15+ years of accounting experience, including in senior management roles
• Experience leading off-shore accounting center of excellence or shared services
• Experience with engaging third parties’ consultants for added expertise
• Experience with M&A activities and changing entities structure, including opening/closing foreign entities
• Have an ownership mindset and a “can-do” attitude coupled with a strong work ethic
• Resourceful in overcoming barriers and ensuring solutions, forward-thinker
• Experience working with Oracle Netsuite or other similar ERP systems
• Demonstrated experience using generative AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT, Copilot, Claude, Gemini) to improve productivity, decision-making, or problem solving in a professional or personal context
• Demonstrates the highest level of ethics and integrity
• High level of attention to detail, excellent organizational skills and ability to prioritize demands and meet deadlines
• Proven ability to work in a cross-functional, high-growth environment, and to lead and drive complex initiatives
• Proven track record of collaborative and empathetic leadership with a keen ability and desire to mentor staff on career development

Benefits

• Unlimited PTO for salaried employees – because flexibility fuels success
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Health Savings & Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401(k) with company match to invest in your future
• Volunteer Time Off (VTO) to give back to causes you care about
• Life and pet insurance for peace of mind
• Employee Assistance & Mental Health Programs
• Charitable giving opportunities
• Professional coaching and career development
• …and much more

The base salary for this position will be $180,000-$210,000. If your salary expectations are outside of this range, feel free to apply and discuss your expectations with our recruiters.