Illumio

Vice President, Corporate Controller

Illumio • $210K — $250K *
Finance & Insurance
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required
  • CPA license is mandatory
  • Big 4 audit experience preferred
  • Track record of building and leading global finance teams in fast-paced environments
  • Strong knowledge of SEC, FASB, and GAAP standards
  • Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
  • Familiarity with automation and AI-driven tools in accounting operations

Responsibilities

  • Lead and mentor a high-performing global finance team
  • Advise the CFO and executive leadership on financial and operational matters
  • Provide business functions with key metrics and insights for decision-making
  • Oversee global accounting operations ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting
  • Manage sales commission plan administration and related accounting processes
  • Engage with sales teams to optimize deal structures and ensure compliance
  • Collaborate on vendor negotiations ensuring financial considerations are addressed
  • Oversee cash and investment management including treasury and stock administration
  • Lead initiatives in finance systems and process automation for operational efficiency

Benefits

  • Professional development opportunities
  • Collaborative and innovative work environment
  • Engagement in strategic decision-making at executive levels
  • Exposure to international operations and financial practices
  • Direct contributions to company growth and scalability
  • Potential involvement in IPO processes and public company readiness
Full Job Description
The Role:

Reporting directly to the Chief Financial Officer, the VP, Corporate Controller is a critical strategic business partner responsible for overseeing global controllership, accounting, tax, treasury, compliance, and financial operations.

You will define scalable business processes, advise on revenue models, and execute operational excellence to support Illumio's significant domestic and international growth.

Your Impact:

Leadership & Strategy
  • Lead a high-performing team: Continuously build, mentor, and strengthen a world-class global finance organization that supports Illumio's mission and values.
  • Influence at all levels: Serve as a key advisor to the CFO, Executive Leadership Team, Audit Committee and other stakeholders on financial, operational, and governance matters.
  • Drive business goals: Provide business functions with the metrics, information, and counsel necessary to effectively manage operations and achieve corporate goals.

Financial Operations
  • Provide high-level, in-depth revenue recognition expertise specifically tailored to enterprise software and SaaS financial models.
  • Own the integrity, reporting, and governance of key SaaS business metrics, including ARR, ACV, NRR, customer counts, and other operating metrics used by executive leadership, the Board, and external stakeholders.
  • Direct all global accounting operations (including AR, AP, GL, equity, and payroll) across 20+ countries to ensure timely and accurate monthly closings
  • Own the end-to-end administration of the sales commission plan, including managing related software, executing monthly payouts, and overseeing all associated accounting.
  • Proactively engage in deal structuring with the global field and revenue operations teams to optimize financial impact and ensure compliance with revenue accounting guidance.
  • Work closely with Procurement, Legal, and business leaders to support strategic vendor negotiations and contracting activities, ensuring appropriate financial, accounting, and control considerations are addressed.
  • Oversee cash and investment management, treasury, foreign exchange, hedging, and stock administration.
  • Identify process improvement opportunities, align and gather the right people around the table, and execute scalable solutions.
  • Lead finance systems, automation, AI-enabled processes, and scalable transformation initiatives to support continued global growth, operational efficiency, stronger controls, and data-driven decision making.
  • Collaborate closely with the Financial Planning & Analysis team, playing a heavy role in cash, revenue, and commission forecasting.

Reporting & Compliance
  • Oversee all internal and external financial statement reporting processes and prepare and present financial information to the Audit Committee.
  • Own and manage the relationship with key external advisors including audit, tax, outsourced financial providers, stock valuation experts etc.
  • Develop accounting policies and ensure appropriate internal controls and SOX compliance are maintained across all financial processes.
Your Toolkit:
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance (minimum)
  • CPA license required
  • Big 4 audit experience is highly preferred.
  • Proven ability to build and lead world-class global teams at scale in a fast-paced, rapidly growing environment. Must be willing to roll up your sleeves and execute.
  • Strong knowledge of SEC, FASB, and GAAP. In-depth experience with revenue, costs to obtain contracts, equity, internal-use software, and other accounting standards, particularly as they relate to the software and SaaS industry.
  • Exceptional ability to prioritize and handle multiple projects concurrently, coupled with a strong understanding of financial systems and technology.
  • Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills to interact effectively with all employee levels and customers.
  • Experience leveraging automation, analytics, and AI-driven tools to improve accounting operations, controls, reporting, and business insights.
Bonus Points:

Experience leading or materially contributing to IPO readiness, SEC reporting preparation, S-1 filings, or operating as a public company is a significant advantage.

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About Illumio

Illumio is a cybersecurity company that provides software for securing enterprise computing environments. The company was founded in 2013 by Andrew Rubin and PJ Kirner and is headquartered in Sunnyvale, California. Illumio's software uses micro-segmentation to protect against cyber threats by creating security policies that restrict access to sensitive data and applications. The company's software is used by a wide range of clients, including financial institutions, healthcare providers, and government agencies. Illumio has received numerous awards for its innovative approach to cybersecurity, including being named a Gartner Cool Vendor in 2016.
Learn more about Illumio
Size
500 employees
Industry
Founded
2013

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