Corporate Controller

Position Overview

SingleStore is seeking an experienced Corporate Controller to lead our global accounting operations, technical accounting, and financial reporting. Reporting to the CFO, you will own the integrity, accuracy, and timeliness of our financial statements, drive a strong internal control environment, and partner cross‑functionally to support our next phase of growth.

The ideal candidate has a strong technical accounting foundation (US GAAP, ASC 606), has operated in a high‑growth SaaS / software environment, and is comfortable building and scaling processes, systems, and teams.

Role & Responsibilities

Financial Close & Reporting

• Own the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes; ensure accurate and timely financial statements in accordance with US GAAP.
• Oversee all general ledger activities, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and variance analysis.
• Prepare and review consolidated financial statements, management reporting packages, and key operating metrics for executive leadership and the Board.
• Drive continuous improvement in close timelines, quality, and automation.

Technical Accounting & Policies

• Serve as the in‑house expert on US GAAP, with emphasis on revenue recognition (ASC 606) and SaaS and On-Prem specific topics (commissions, contract modifications, multi‑element arrangements, etc.)
• Develop, maintain, and enforce accounting policies, memos, and documentation related to complex or non‑routine transactions (M&A, debt/equity, stock‑based comp, leases).
• Monitor new accounting standards and assess their impact on the company; lead implementation as needed.

Revenue Operations & Order‑to‑Cash

• Oversee revenue operations, including contract review, billing, revenue recognition, and AR collections.
• Partner with Sales, RevOps, Legal, and FP&A to ensure contracts are structured in alignment with accounting guidance and business objectives.
• Maintain robust processes and controls across the quote‑to‑cash cycle, including system ownership and data integrity (e.g., Salesforce, billing systems, ERP).

Controls, Compliance & Audit

• Design, implement, and maintain a strong internal control environment over financial reporting.
• Own the relationship with external auditors; manage annual audits and quarterly reviews, ensuring timely completion and minimal surprises.
• Oversee tax and regulatory reporting in partnership with external advisors (federal, state, local, and international where applicable).
• Ensure compliance with relevant statutory, tax, and regulatory requirements.

Systems, Processes & Scale

• Lead the ongoing optimization of financial systems (e.g., NetSuite, billing platforms, expense tools) while leveraging AI / AI agents.
• Identify opportunities to streamline and automate manual processes across accounting and revenue operations.
• Implement scalable processes, documentation, and controls to support rapid growth and potential future public‑company readiness.

Leadership & Cross‑Functional Partnership

• Partner with VP Finance India to mentor a high‑performing accounting/SSC team based in India.
• Partner closely with FP&A on budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.
• Collaborate with GTM, Product and Engineering, People