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Global Controller

Saviynt

Skills

Required

  • accounts payable
  • T&E
  • leases
  • expense policy management
  • month-end close
  • ledger management
  • modern accounting technologies
  • workflow automation
  • FloQast
  • Tipalti

Preferred

  • Big 4 public accounting
  • ERP systems
  • NetSuite
  • financial reporting
  • financial processes
  • multi-jurisdiction financial consolidations

Join Saviynt, a leader in AI-powered identity security, as the Global Controller. In this role, you will oversee the company's global accounting operations and financial reporting processes, ensuring accuracy and adherence to best practices. You will manage an international team of approximately 15 finance professionals and drive improvements in financial processes. This is an opportunity to shape the financial future of a rapidly growing company.

Oversee and manage the company's global accounting operations and financial reporting processes, ensuring accuracy and adherence to best practices.

About Saviynt

Direct an international team of approximately 15 finance professionals—primarily based in India—and manage complex multi-entity statutory requirements across 14 global subsidiaries.

Responsibilities

  • Drive improvements in financial processes, leveraging software and AI-driven tools to enhance efficiency and insight.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities to identify trends and discrepancies
  • Proven track record in multi-currency, multi-jurisdiction financial consolidations and local statutory reporting for global subsidiaries with strong grasp of regulatory compliance requirements for financial reporting
  • Proactive approach to identifying and addressing financial risks and opportunities

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, with a minimum of 8–10 years of progressive accounting experience
  • Strong background in managing day-to-day accounting operations including accounts payable, T&E, leases, commissions, corporate card, expense policy management, month-end close, general ledger management, etc
  • Familiarity with modern accounting technologies and workflow automation (e.g., FloQast, Concur, Tipalti)
  • Active CPA or CMA certification required
  • Meticulous attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy

Deep understanding of US GAAP

  • Proven ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and executive leadership
  • Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal, for presenting complex financial data

Preferred

  • Big 4 public accounting experience required
  • Proficiency in ERP systems, NetSuite preferred

Benefits

  • Proven experience in a senior accounting leadership role within a growing technology or SaaS company