Head of Corporate Accounting

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."- ForbesVAST 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.Requirements:Key ResponsibilitiesFinancial Close LeadershipOwn and lead the monthly and quarterly close process, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and timeliness across global entitiesDrive reduction in close cycle time while improving quality and audit readinessEstablish scalable close calendars, checklists, and accountability frameworks across the teamProcess Improvement & AutomationIdentify and implement tools, automation, and workflow improvements to enhance efficiency and reduce manual processesPartner with information systems (IS) to optimize NetSuite automations and functionalities.Build a culture of continuous improvement with a focus on data integrity and process standardizationInternal Controls & IPO ReadinessDesign and embed SOX-ready internal controls within all close processesPartner with Internal Audit and external auditors to ensure audit readiness and complianceDocument and maintain accounting policies, procedures, and process narrativesCore Accounting OwnershipOversee key accounting areas, including:General Ledger (global consolidation, journal entries, account reconciliations)Deferred commissions capitalization (ASC 340-40) and amortizationFixed assets (capitalization, depreciation, impairment)Accruals, prepaids, and other core balance sheet areasReporting & AnalyticsLead preparation of internal monthly and quarterly financial reporting packagesPerform and review analytical reviews of financial results, including flux analysis and KPI trackingPartner cross-functionally with FP&A to ensure alignment between actuals and forecastsTeam LeadershipManage, mentor, and develop a team of 5+ accounting professionalsEstablish clear performance expectations, career development paths, and a high-performance cultureAllocate resources effectively to meet deadlines and evolving business needsQualificationsBachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA required8–12+ years of progressive accounting experience, including:Public accounting (Big 4 preferred)High-growth SaaS or technology company experienceStrong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, including SaaS-specific topics (revenue recognition, commissions capitalization, etc.)Experience in multinational environments with consolidations and foreign subsidiariesProven track record of leading and improving the financial close processExperience with ERP systems (NetSuite is a big advantage) and financial automation toolsPrior exposure to SOX compliance and/or IPO readiness strongly preferredKey CompetenciesOperational excellence: Drives disciplined execution and continuous improvementLeadership: Builds and develops high-performing teamsSystems mindset: Leverages automation and technology to scale processesAnalytical rigor: Strong attention to detail with ability to see the big pictureBias for action: Thrives in fast-paced, evolving environmentsWhy Join UsPlay a key role in IPO readiness and public company transitionOpportunity to build and scale processes in a high-growth global SaaS companyWork alongside experienced leadership with a track record of successful exitsCompetitive compensation, equity, and benefits