Vice President
Corporate Controller
Posted on 3/21/2023
INACTIVE
C3.ai

1,001-5,000 employees

Leading enterprise AI software provider
Company Overview
C3.ai is building tools to make AI cost-effective. The company focuses on building applications for reliability, fraud detection, sensor network health, supply network optimization, energy management, anti-money laundering, and customer engagement.
Data & Analytics
Hardware
Industrial & Manufacturing
Energy
AI & Machine Learning
Financial Services
Aerospace

Company Stage

Series F

Total Funding

$228.5M

Founded

2009

Headquarters

Redwood City, California

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

-5%

1 year growth

4%

2 year growth

35%
Locations
San Carlos, CA, USA
Experience Level
Entry
Junior
Mid
Senior
Expert
Requirements
  • Successful candidate will have 10+ years' experience as Corporate Controller who has worked in both public and private company environments
  • Bachelor's degree in accounting or equivalent and CPA license is required; MBA preferred
  • Ability to both grow in the role and grow with the company, demonstrating leadership capabilities and upward progression
  • Proven international experience working with overseas financial operations (payroll, consolidation, compliance)
  • Proven success managing complex global business entities, and proven ability to handle financial accounting and reporting duties
  • Extensive experience with software revenue recognition and stock equity expensing and administration
  • Experience in FP&A and forecasting tools, in particular ability to partner and provide necessary information to FP&A partners for appropriate forecasting
  • Experienced at collaborating with business leaders and working across functional areas to articulate financial priorities and influence decisions to improve financial results
  • Proficient in the use of various software applications, such as NetSuite, Concur, and Microsoft Excel
  • Excellent technical, computing, and analytical skills, accompanied by proficiency with various software applications
  • Willingness to do whatever it takes for the department to run effectively
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Big Four public accounting experience, preferred
Responsibilities
  • Guide financial decisions by establishing, monitoring, and enforcing policies and procedures
  • Protect assets by establishing, monitoring, and enforcing internal controls
  • Monitor and confirm financial condition by conducting audits and providing information to external auditors
  • Accountable for ensuring consistent compliance of corporate accounting principles and procedures in full compliance with US GAAP and SEC reporting standards
  • Experience with and own direct responsibility for financial systems, including NetSuite, Coupa, Stock Administration, Workiva, and FloQast
  • Drive processes to optimize and automate accounting operations to drive efficient monthly/quarterly close cycles and improve accuracy and efficiency
  • Partner effectively with other finance team members and non-accounting functions to drive improved controls and process enhancements
  • Demonstrate strong business judgment applied to routine and complex financial and accounting issues
  • DRI and owner of and will lead the monthly close process and is responsible for achieving our target for days to close
  • Set the standards as a leader and coach for increased levels of employee job satisfaction and employee engagement through the development and mentoring of the accounting team