Runpod VP, Controller at Runpod leading the accounting organization to scale financial operations and reporting. Own financial close, compliance, technical accounting, and audit readiness for a high-growth AI developer cloud company.
Responsibilities
Lead Runpod’s accounting organization, setting its strategy, structure, and priorities as the company scales.
Build, hire, and develop a high-performing accounting team
Own the monthly, quarterly, and annual close and deliver timely, accurate financial statements in accordance with US GAAP.
Serve as the company’s authority on revenue recognition and technical accounting, and set and maintain Runpod’s accounting policies.
Own the external audit relationship end to end and lead Runpod through increasingly rigorous audits.
Design and own an internal control environment built to the standard of a much larger company, with a clear path to SOX readiness.
Present financial results and key accounting matters to the CFO, executive team, board, and investors.
Partner with leaders across Finance, Legal, People, Revenue, and other teams on contracts, deal structures, equity, and decisions with accounting impact.
Set the roadmap for accounting systems and drive automation and AI across accounting workflows.
Oversee tax, compliance, and equity accounting, and manage the company’s outside accounting and tax advisors.
Lead the accounting work behind financings and other strategic transactions, including diligence and complex accounting events.
$1,200 Home Office & Equipment Stipend — we'll set you up for success from day one with the gear and support to create your ideal workspace.
Qualification
Deep expertise in US GAAPComfort presenting to executivesStrong judgment and a builder mindsetPublic accounting experienceWhat You'll ReceiveCompetitive base payGenerous medical
Required
8+ years of progressive accounting experience, including 5+ years leading accounting teams
Experience building and scaling an accounting function at a high-growth technology, SaaS, cloud infrastructure, or similarly fast-moving company.
Deep expertise in US GAAP, technical accounting, and financial reporting.
A track record of designing and owning internal controls in a modern, integrated finance stack, including SOX or SOX-readiness work.
Experience leading external audits as the primary owner of the auditor relationship.
Comfort presenting to executives, boards, and investors, and turning complex accounting topics into clear decisions.
Strong judgment and a builder mindset: you set the direction and still go deep when the work calls for it.
Successful completion of a background check.
Successful completion of a background check
Preferred
Experience with SaaS and/or usage-based revenue recognition, including ASC 606.
Experience leading accounting through a major financing, a first Big 4 audit, or IPO readiness at a venture-backed company.
A track record of using automation and AI to transform accounting workflows.
Public accounting experience.
What You'll Receive
Competitive base pay. The salary range for this position is 260,000 - 330,000 usd and may be inclusive of several career levels at Runpod. The range will be narrowed during the interview process based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location.
Meaningful equity in a fast-growing company — everyone on the team receives RSU’s, so your impact drives our growth and you share in the upside.
