Overview

At Segment, we believe companies should be able to send their data wherever they want, whenever they want, with no fuss. Unfortunately, most product managers, analysts, and marketers spend too much time searching for the data they need, while engineers are stuck integrating the tools they want to use. Segment standardizes and streamlines data infrastructure with a single platform that collects, unifies, and sends data to hundreds of business tools with the flip of a switch. That way, our customers can focus on building amazing products and personalized messages for their customers, letting us take care of the complexities of processing their customer data reliably at scale. We’re in the running to power the entire customer data ecosystem, and we need the best people to take the market. 

We’re growing incredibly fast — this is the perfect opportunity to roll up your sleeves and have a positive impact at a hyper-growth company. We’re looking for someone who is excited to join a team where they can proactively identify and implement systems and process improvements to help grow and scale the business. 

What you’ll do

As the Assistant Controller, you will lead the Corporate Accounting function for Segment. This will include overseeing month-end close, accounting operations (including source-to-pay, payroll, and stock administration), tax, treasury, and insurance. In this high impact role, you will work directly with executive and department leaders to implement systems, improve processes and establish accounting policies for our next stage of growth.  

• Oversee the day-to-day operations of accounting team to produce timely and accurate financial information for management and external reporting purposes
• Develop and execute roadmap for implementing/improving processes and controls to scale the accounting function and safeguard assets
• Establish operational metrics and cadence for reporting
• Develop strategy for future system implementations and enhancements/upgrades
• Oversee system design and implementation and partner with technology operations team to build or improve accounting systems
• Hire, manage and coach a strong, performance-oriented accounting organization, capable of growing with the business
• Provide subject matter expertise on implementation of accounting policies and the accounting for complex transactions
• Oversee audit processes and proactively communicate with auditors on accounting for complex transactions
• Ensure compliance with domestic and international tax compliance requirements

You’re a great fit if…

• You have a bachelor’s degree in finance or a related field
• You have a CPA or equivalent certification
• You have a combination of 12+ years experience in a corporate accounting role and public accounting (multinational technology or SaaS experience preferred); transition from private to public (IPO) experience strongly preferred
• You have experience implementing SOX processes 
• You have experience in implementing technical accounting policies and owning financial reporting 
• You have successfully grown and managed a team of proactive, talented accounting professionals
• You have demonstrated ability to effectively communicate to all levels 
• You have strong experience in both US GAAP, operational accounting, and technical accounting
• You have strong analytical skills and the ability to research issues, make evaluations on problems and recommend viable solutions
• You are highly motivated, self-driven, and able to deal well with ambiguity
• You are a team player with a humble and positive attitude

Segment is an equal opportunity employer. We believe that everyone should receive equal consideration and treatment. Recruitment, hiring, placements, transfers, and promotions will happen based on qualifications for the positions being filled regardless of sex, gender identity, race, religious creed, color, national origin ancestry, age, physical disability, pregnancy, mental disability, or medical condition.