Head of Corporate Accounting

Description:

VAST Data is looking for a high-impact Head of Corporate Accounting to play a critical leadership role in scaling our global accounting operations as we prepare for IPO. This individual will own and continuously improve the financial close process, drive automation and systems enhancements, and ensure robust internal controls are embedded across all accounting workflows.

This role requires a combination of technical accounting expertise, operational excellence, and a builder mindset to support a fast-growing, multinational SaaS business.

This is a great opportunity to be part of one of the fastest-growing infrastructure companies in history, an organization that is in the center of the hurricane being created by the revolution in artificial intelligence.

"VAST's data management vision is the future of the market."- Forbes

VAST Data is the data platform company for the AI era. We are building the enterprise software infrastructure to capture, catalog, refine, enrich, and protect massive datasets and make them available for real-time data analysis and AI training and inference. Designed from the ground up to make AI simple to deploy and manage, VAST takes the cost and complexity out of deploying enterprise and AI infrastructure across data center, edge, and cloud.

Our success has been built through intense innovation, a customer-first mentality and a team of fearless VASTronauts who leverage their skills & experiences to make real market impact. This is an opportunity to be a key contributor at a pivotal time in our company’s growth and at a pivotal point in computing history.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Close Leadership

• Own and lead the monthly and quarterly close process, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and timeliness across global entities
• Drive reduction in close cycle time while improving quality and audit readiness
• Establish scalable close calendars, checklists, and accountability frameworks across the team

Process Improvement & Automation

• Identify and implement tools, automation, and workflow improvements to enhance efficiency and reduce manual processes
• Partner with information systems (IS)  to optimize NetSuite automations and functionalities.
• Build a culture of continuous improvement with a focus on data integrity and process standardization

Internal Controls & IPO Readiness

• Design and embed SOX-ready internal controls within all close processes
• Partner with Internal Audit and external auditors to ensure audit readiness and compliance
• Document and maintain accounting policies, procedures, and process narratives

Core Accounting Ownership

Oversee key accounting areas, including:

• General Ledger (global consolidation, journal entries, account reconciliations)
• Deferred commissions capitalization (ASC 340-40) and amortization
• Fixed assets (capitalization, depreciation, impairment)
• Accruals, prepaids, and other core balance sheet areas

Reporting & Analytics

• Lead preparation of internal monthly and quarterly financial reporting packages
• Perform and review analytical reviews of financial results, including flux analysis and KPI tracking
• Partner cross-functionally with FP&A to ensure alignment between actuals and forecasts

Team Leadership

• Manage, mentor, and develop a team of 5+ accounting professionals
• Establish clear performance expectations, career development paths, and a high-performance culture
• Allocate resources effectively to meet deadlines and evolving business needs

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA required
• 8–12+ years of progressive accounting experience, including:
• Public accounting (Big 4 preferred)
• High-growth SaaS or technology company experience
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, including SaaS-specific topics (revenue recognition, commissions capitalization, etc.)
• Experience in multinational environments with consolidations and foreign subsidiaries
• Proven track record of leading and improving the financial close process
• Experience with ERP systems (NetSuite is a big advantage) and financial automation tools
• Prior exposure to SOX compliance and/or IPO readiness strongly preferred

Key Competencies

• Operational excellence: Drives disciplined execution and continuous improvement
• Leadership: Builds and develops high-performing teams
• Systems mindset: Leverages automation and technology to scale processes
• Analytical rigor: Strong attention to detail with ability to see the big picture
• Bias for action: Thrives in fast-paced, evolving environments

Why Join Us

• Play a key role in IPO readiness and public company transition
• Opportunity to build and scale processes in a high-growth global SaaS company
• Work alongside experienced leadership with a track record of successful exits
• Competitive compensation, equity, and benefits