Chainalysis
fintech, financial infrastructure, data, blockchain intelligence
VicePresident,GlobalController
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“Vice President, Global Controller at Chainalysis. Skills: Global Accounting Organization Leadership, Financial Reporting, Technical Accounting, Controls and Audit Readiness, Scalable Growth Enablement, Modernization of Systems and Processes. Lead and scale Chainalysis’ global Accounting organization. Oversee core accounting functions including General Ledger Accounting, Financial Reporting, Technical Accounting, Revenue Recognition, Consolidations, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Payroll,”
What You'll Achieve.
building and scaling a best-in-class accounting function that supports the company’s continued growth, operational excellence, and long-term scalability; supporting scalable growth and strategic decision-making; continuously improve how accounting teams operate and scale; delivering timely and accurate financial reporting; improve efficiency, decision support, employee experience, and operational effectiveness
Industry & Context.
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
15+ years of progressive accounting leadership experience within high-growth technology, SaaS, fintech, financial infrastructure, data, or similarly dynamic global organizations, Proven experience leading and scaling global accounting organizations across multiple entities, regions, and stages of growth, including experience operating in complex, scaled, and operationally mature environments, Deep technical accounting expertise and knowledge of US GAAP in complex and evolving business environments, Experience building or maturing an accounting organization toward public-company readiness, including PCAOB-level audits, SOX environments, SEC-readiness, and scalable governance processes, operational leadership skills with a track record of scaling organizations, improving processes, strengthening controls, and driving operational excellence, Experience leading teams through transformation and fostering a culture of innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement, Experience supporting acquisitions and strategic transactions, including financial due diligence, purchase accounting, and operational integration, Experience implementing and scaling ERP and finance systems, ideally including NetSuite and related finance technology platforms, business acumen, executive presence, and communication skills, with the ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders and simplify complex accounting matters, Proven ability to build, mentor, and lead high-performing teams while fostering a and accountable culture, BAS degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required
Nice to Have
CPA strongly preferred, Experience in SaaS, fintech, crypto, data and intelligence, financial infrastructure, or other highly regulated industries where control, compliance, and speed must coexist, Hands-on experience with NetSuite, Adaptive Planning, FloQast, Salesforce, and modern finance technology ecosystems
What You'll Do.
Lead and scale Chainalysis’ global Accounting organization
Oversee core accounting functions including General Ledger Accounting
Own and improve the monthly
and year-end close processes
delivering timely and accurate financial reporting in accordance with US GAAP
Ensure accounting policies
and reporting are compliant with US GAAP and relevant global standards
Lead the continued maturation of Chainalysis’ accounting and reporting environment toward public-company standards
including scalable controls
and PCAOB-level audit readiness
Serve as the executive owner for global audits and the primary senior point of contact for external auditors
Drive operational excellence through simplification
and disciplined execution across processes
technology-enabled accounting organization by leveraging automation
and data-driven insights
Lead the evolution of the finance systems and accounting infrastructure
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
key partner to the CFO and executive leadership team; partnering across the business to support scalable growth and strategic decision-making; strategic partner to leaders across Finance, Legal, Sales, RevOps, Product, People, IT, and executive leadership; Provide practical, solutions-oriented guidance on accounting and operational topics to support effective decision-making across the organization; Serve as a strategic advisor to the CFO and executive leadership team on accounting, operational scalability, organizational design, and financial infrastructure decisions; Support acquisitions and strategic transactions; partnering across Finance and IT to simplify workflows, eliminate manual processes, and accelerate adoption of modern tools and AI-enabled capabilities
Communication Scope
ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders; simplify complex accounting matters
Full Job Description
The Vice President, Global Controller, leads Chainalysis’ global Accounting organization and serves as a key partner to the CFO and executive leadership team. This role is responsible for building and scaling a best-in-class accounting function that supports the company’s continued growth, operational excellence, and long-term scalability. The VP, Global Controller, oversees global accounting operations, financial reporting, technical accounting, controls, systems, and audit readiness while partnering across the business to support scalable growth and strategic decision-making. We are looking for a forward-thinking accounting and operations leader who is passionate about leveraging automation, AI-enabled capabilities, and modern technologies to continuously improve how accounting teams operate and scale. This is a unique opportunity to help shape the financial foundation of a category-defining company operating at the forefront of blockchain intelligence and global financial infrastructure. In this role, you’ll: Lead and Scale the Global Accounting Organization - Lead and scale Chainalysis’ global Accounting organization, ensuring operational excellence, scalability, and strong execution across all accounting operations globally. - Oversee core accounting functions including General Ledger Accounting, Financial Reporting, Technical Accounting, Revenue Recognition, Consolidations, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Payroll, Tax Compliance, Treasury Operations, and Travel & Expense. - Build and develop a high-performing global accounting organization with strong leadership depth, accountability, collaboration and operational excellence. - Create an environment where teams are empowered to challenge legacy processes, drive change, improve how work gets done, and continuously raise the bar operationally. - Serve as a strong culture ambassador and leader through change in a fast-paced, high-growth environment. Drive Financial Reporting, Controls, and Operational Exce
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